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Galveston Historical Foundation

Galveston’s Own Farmers Market

The Depot on Market 3304 Market, Galveston, TX, United States

Founded in 2012, Galveston's Own Farmers Market is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to connecting our community to local foods through year-round weekly farmers markets, food access initiatives, school gardens, and health & food education opportunities.

Free

Foundation Presentations: Discovering the Lost Decorative Arts of Texas

1859 Ashton Villa 2328 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, United States

This lecture will explore the different types of Historic Decorative Finishes on interiors and architectural surfaces, the techniques used to uncover and replicate them, and their importance in relation to preserving historic spaces. The discovery and implementation of these finishes into a historic preservation plan is essential in retaining the artistic, aesthetic, and cultural significance […]

$10
Event Series Broadway Beauties Walking Tour

Broadway Beauties Walking Tour

1895 Moody Mansion 2618 Broadway, Galveston, TX, United States

Stroll by twenty of Galveston’s most elegant mansions as we learn about their families, their impact on the city, and how a small group of gifted architects shaped the Galveston we know today. From the Moody Mansion on the west to the iconic Bishop’s Palace on the east and back, little detours will reveal hidden […]

$25
Event Series Sacred Places Walking Tour

Sacred Places Walking Tour

1859 St. Joseph's Church 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, TX, United States

Visit a dozen of the most historic places of worship in the downtown area, as we learn the history of those denominations and their clergy, from Sumner Bacon, the first Presbyterian missionary in Texas who was denied a preaching license because he was illiterate, to Rabbi Henry Cohen, who funneled thousands of Jewish refugees into […]

$25

Josh Rouse at the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church

1859 St. Joseph's Church 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, TX, United States

This performance is supported by Saint Arnold Brewing Company. Tickets are non-refundable #GalvestonHistory+ Member Meet & Greet and early admission from 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., show starts at 6:30 p.m. Seating is general admission - no reserved seating will be available You don’t have to work hard to enjoy […]

$35

Galveston’s Own Farmers Market

The Depot on Market 3304 Market, Galveston, TX, United States

Founded in 2012, Galveston's Own Farmers Market is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to connecting our community to local foods through year-round weekly farmers markets, food access initiatives, school gardens, and health & food education opportunities.

Free
Event Series Broadway Beauties Walking Tour

Broadway Beauties Walking Tour

1895 Moody Mansion 2618 Broadway, Galveston, TX, United States

Stroll by twenty of Galveston’s most elegant mansions as we learn about their families, their impact on the city, and how a small group of gifted architects shaped the Galveston we know today. From the Moody Mansion on the west to the iconic Bishop’s Palace on the east and back, little detours will reveal hidden […]

$25
Event Series Sacred Places Walking Tour

Sacred Places Walking Tour

1859 St. Joseph's Church 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, TX, United States

Visit a dozen of the most historic places of worship in the downtown area, as we learn the history of those denominations and their clergy, from Sumner Bacon, the first Presbyterian missionary in Texas who was denied a preaching license because he was illiterate, to Rabbi Henry Cohen, who funneled thousands of Jewish refugees into […]

$25

Ian Moore | Strand Summer Series

Saengerfest Park 2302 The Strand, Galveston, TX, United States

Music and movie nights on The Strand return with the 2024 Strand Summer Series! These free events welcome you to monthly evening events at Galveston Historical Foundation's Saengerfest Park and Hendley Green. Craft beer and wine will be available for sale along with a rotating list of on-site food trucks and vendors. Additionally, limited VIP […]

Blue Beetle | Strand Summer Series

Hendley Green 2028 Strand Street, Galveston, TX, United States

Music and movie nights on The Strand return with the 2024 Strand Summer Series! These free events welcome you to monthly evening events at Galveston Historical Foundation's Saengerfest Park and Hendley Green. Craft beer and wine will be available for sale along with a rotating list of on-site food trucks and vendors. Visit www.galvestonhistory.org/strandsummer for full details. […]