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SUMMARY:Austin Gaston Live: Summer at the Seaport
DESCRIPTION:Galveston Historical Foundation’s Summer at the Seaport series opens the pier each Friday night this summer with free admission. live music\, beer and wine\, and more as we toast the sunset from the best view on the harbor!\n\nBring your friends and start your weekend with us as we welcome Galveston’s own Austin Gaston in June and July!\n\nLearn more about a summer full of historic seaport family-friendly fun at galvestonhistory.org/seaportsummer!
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/austin-gaston-live-summer-at-the-seaport/2026-10-30
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/austin.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T110000
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SUMMARY:Headstone Cleaning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Cemetery Preservation Workshop at. Calvary Catholic Cemetery \n\n\n\n\nLearn the fundamentals of proper cemetery preservation during this hands-on workshop at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Set against a historic Nicholas Clayton-designed family vault\, the class will offer a practical introduction to caring for and maintaining headstones\, monuments\, and other historic masonry. \nLed by #GalvestonHistory staff\, participants will learn the dos and don’ts of cleaning\, when and how to use limewash\, and how to identify common drainage issues that can affect historic stonework. While the techniques are especially useful for cemetery preservation\, many of the same principles can also be applied to historic masonry and maintenance projects at home. \nPlease note: Calvary Cemetery is located on Galveston Island between 61st Street and 65th Street. The entrance is located on 65th Street.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/headstone-cleaning-workshop
LOCATION:Calvary Cemetery\, 2506 65th Street\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/headstone.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260826T141140Z
CREATED:20260826T141140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T141140Z
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SUMMARY:Cemetery Soul Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Lantern-Led Guided Tour through Galveston’s Broadway Cemetery Historic District \n\n\n\n\nStep into Galveston’s past by lantern light on a guided walk through the Broadway Cemetery Historic District\, exploring the Episcopal\, Old Catholic\, and Old City cemeteries. Along the way\, guests will encounter the stories of notable Galvestonians including Bettie Brown\, Michael Menard\, Nicaragua Smith\, Mrs. Alberti\, Ira Day\, and others whose lives helped shape the island’s history. \nThroughout the cemetery\, #GalvestonHistory-approved reenactors will bring these stories to life\, sharing historically grounded accounts of the people buried there and the world they knew.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/cemetery-soul-stroll/2026-10-29
LOCATION:Broadway Cemetery\, 4201 Broadway\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/soulstroll.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260826T154944Z
CREATED:20260826T140907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T154944Z
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SUMMARY:Spirits of The Strand Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:A Spirited Sip and Stroll of Historic Downtown Galveston \n\n\n\n\nLed by #GalvestonHistory staff\, discover the darker side of Galveston’s Historic Strand District on a spirited walking tour filled with eerie stories\, strange encounters\, and very real history. Beginning in front of the historic 1859 Hendley Building\, guests will stroll through downtown while hearing factual tales of haunted happenings\, unexplained events\, and the people whose stories still linger among the district’s historic buildings. Along the way\, you’ll enjoy three complimentary mini cocktails as the tour winds toward its final stop at the Tremont House.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/sprits-of-the-strand-walking-tour/2026-10-27
LOCATION:Galveston Historical Foundation\, 2002 Strand\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/spiritstour.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260826T154934Z
CREATED:20260826T135354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T154934Z
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SUMMARY:Haunted Harbor Tours
DESCRIPTION:Explore Galveston’s Haunted History Aboard SEAGULL II \n\n\n\n\nStep aboard Galveston Historical Foundation’s SEAGULL II for the original Haunted Harbor Tour through Galveston Bay. Led by #GalvestonHistory guides\, guests will learn about the haunted history of the island’s historic waters. The 90-minute tour features historically accurate accounts researched by Galveston Historical Foundation staff. Cruises depart from the Galveston Historic Seaport at Pier 22.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/56146/2026-10-24/2
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/hauntedharbortours.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T173000
DTSTAMP:20260826T154934Z
CREATED:20260826T135354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T154934Z
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SUMMARY:Haunted Harbor Tours
DESCRIPTION:Explore Galveston’s Haunted History Aboard SEAGULL II \n\n\n\n\nStep aboard Galveston Historical Foundation’s SEAGULL II for the original Haunted Harbor Tour through Galveston Bay. Led by #GalvestonHistory guides\, guests will learn about the haunted history of the island’s historic waters. The 90-minute tour features historically accurate accounts researched by Galveston Historical Foundation staff. Cruises depart from the Galveston Historic Seaport at Pier 22.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/56146/2026-10-24/1
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/hauntedharbortours.jpg
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DTSTAMP:20260824T180715Z
CREATED:20250128T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T180715Z
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SUMMARY:Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace
DESCRIPTION:Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits\, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours feature Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico. Tickets are limited to 20 total guests and are $40 per person. \nBuilt of stone and steel for the railroad magnate Walter Gresham and his family\, this famous house was designed by Nicholas Clayton\, Galveston’s premier Victorian-era architect. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded-Age extravagance and is listed by the U. S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark. The Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours are the best opportunity the public has to view all floors of the historic property.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/basement-to-attic-tours-of-the-1892-bishops-palace/2026-10-24
LOCATION:1892 Bishop’s Palace\, 1402 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/basement_to_attic.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260826T144058Z
CREATED:20260826T141620Z
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SUMMARY:Galveston Ghost Stories
DESCRIPTION:Spirited Tours at the Legendary Broadway Beauty \n\n\n\n\nLed by #GalvestonHistory staff\, the Ashton Villa ghost tours explore the history and mysteries of the 1859 Broadway beauty. Tour the first and second floors while learning about the Brown family\, including Bettie Brown\, and judge for yourself if her spirit still resides in the family home!
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/galveston-ghost-stories/2026-10-23/2
LOCATION:1859 Ashton Villa\, 2328 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ghoststories-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T193000
DTSTAMP:20260826T144058Z
CREATED:20260826T141620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T144058Z
UID:10001799-1792780200-1792783800@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Galveston Ghost Stories
DESCRIPTION:Spirited Tours at the Legendary Broadway Beauty \n\n\n\n\nLed by #GalvestonHistory staff\, the Ashton Villa ghost tours explore the history and mysteries of the 1859 Broadway beauty. Tour the first and second floors while learning about the Brown family\, including Bettie Brown\, and judge for yourself if her spirit still resides in the family home!
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/galveston-ghost-stories/2026-10-23/1
LOCATION:1859 Ashton Villa\, 2328 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ghoststories-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T232254Z
CREATED:20260617T232254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T232254Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Gaston Live: Summer at the Seaport
DESCRIPTION:Galveston Historical Foundation’s Summer at the Seaport series opens the pier each Friday night this summer with free admission. live music\, beer and wine\, and more as we toast the sunset from the best view on the harbor!\n\nBring your friends and start your weekend with us as we welcome Galveston’s own Austin Gaston in June and July!\n\nLearn more about a summer full of historic seaport family-friendly fun at galvestonhistory.org/seaportsummer!
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/austin-gaston-live-summer-at-the-seaport/2026-10-23
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/austin.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260826T141140Z
CREATED:20260826T141140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T141140Z
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SUMMARY:Cemetery Soul Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Lantern-Led Guided Tour through Galveston’s Broadway Cemetery Historic District \n\n\n\n\nStep into Galveston’s past by lantern light on a guided walk through the Broadway Cemetery Historic District\, exploring the Episcopal\, Old Catholic\, and Old City cemeteries. Along the way\, guests will encounter the stories of notable Galvestonians including Bettie Brown\, Michael Menard\, Nicaragua Smith\, Mrs. Alberti\, Ira Day\, and others whose lives helped shape the island’s history. \nThroughout the cemetery\, #GalvestonHistory-approved reenactors will bring these stories to life\, sharing historically grounded accounts of the people buried there and the world they knew.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/cemetery-soul-stroll/2026-10-22
LOCATION:Broadway Cemetery\, 4201 Broadway\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/soulstroll.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260826T154944Z
CREATED:20260826T140907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T154944Z
UID:10001789-1792522800-1792526400@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Spirits of The Strand Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:A Spirited Sip and Stroll of Historic Downtown Galveston \n\n\n\n\nLed by #GalvestonHistory staff\, discover the darker side of Galveston’s Historic Strand District on a spirited walking tour filled with eerie stories\, strange encounters\, and very real history. Beginning in front of the historic 1859 Hendley Building\, guests will stroll through downtown while hearing factual tales of haunted happenings\, unexplained events\, and the people whose stories still linger among the district’s historic buildings. Along the way\, you’ll enjoy three complimentary mini cocktails as the tour winds toward its final stop at the Tremont House.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/sprits-of-the-strand-walking-tour/2026-10-20
LOCATION:Galveston Historical Foundation\, 2002 Strand\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/spiritstour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T213000
DTSTAMP:20260826T140417Z
CREATED:20260826T140417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T140417Z
UID:10001788-1792265400-1792272600@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Movie Night at Menard
DESCRIPTION:Hocus Pocus in the Backyard! \n\n\n\n\nGrab a blanket\, bring your favorite goblins\, and settle in for a little Halloween magic in the backyard of the 1838 Menard House\, Galveston’s oldest residence. \nJoin #GalvestonHistory for a free outdoor screening of the Halloween favorite Hocus Pocus in one of the island’s most historic settings. Enjoy a relaxed evening under the stars as the Sanderson Sisters take over the big screen\, surrounded by nearly two centuries of Galveston history. Costumes are welcome\, spooky spirit is encouraged\, and admission is free. It’s a fun\, family-friendly way to celebrate the season at one of Galveston’s most special historic places. \nPlease note: Admission is free! This ticket is for reserved chair rentals in the yard. We will also have beer\, wine\, and popcorn available for purchase.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/movie-night-at-menard
LOCATION:1838 Menard House\, 1605 33rd Street\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/movienight.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T190000
DTSTAMP:20260826T154934Z
CREATED:20260826T135354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T154934Z
UID:10001779-1792258200-1792263600@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Haunted Harbor Tours
DESCRIPTION:Explore Galveston’s Haunted History Aboard SEAGULL II \n\n\n\n\nStep aboard Galveston Historical Foundation’s SEAGULL II for the original Haunted Harbor Tour through Galveston Bay. Led by #GalvestonHistory guides\, guests will learn about the haunted history of the island’s historic waters. The 90-minute tour features historically accurate accounts researched by Galveston Historical Foundation staff. Cruises depart from the Galveston Historic Seaport at Pier 22.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/56146/2026-10-17/2
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/hauntedharbortours.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T173000
DTSTAMP:20260826T154934Z
CREATED:20260826T135354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T154934Z
UID:10001778-1792252800-1792258200@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Haunted Harbor Tours
DESCRIPTION:Explore Galveston’s Haunted History Aboard SEAGULL II \n\n\n\n\nStep aboard Galveston Historical Foundation’s SEAGULL II for the original Haunted Harbor Tour through Galveston Bay. Led by #GalvestonHistory guides\, guests will learn about the haunted history of the island’s historic waters. The 90-minute tour features historically accurate accounts researched by Galveston Historical Foundation staff. Cruises depart from the Galveston Historic Seaport at Pier 22.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/56146/2026-10-17/1
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/hauntedharbortours.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T123000
DTSTAMP:20260824T180715Z
CREATED:20250128T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T180715Z
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SUMMARY:Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace
DESCRIPTION:Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits\, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours feature Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico. Tickets are limited to 20 total guests and are $40 per person. \nBuilt of stone and steel for the railroad magnate Walter Gresham and his family\, this famous house was designed by Nicholas Clayton\, Galveston’s premier Victorian-era architect. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded-Age extravagance and is listed by the U. S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark. The Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours are the best opportunity the public has to view all floors of the historic property.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/basement-to-attic-tours-of-the-1892-bishops-palace/2026-10-17
LOCATION:1892 Bishop’s Palace\, 1402 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/basement_to_attic.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T232254Z
CREATED:20260617T232254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T232254Z
UID:10001714-1792173600-1792180800@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Austin Gaston Live: Summer at the Seaport
DESCRIPTION:Galveston Historical Foundation’s Summer at the Seaport series opens the pier each Friday night this summer with free admission. live music\, beer and wine\, and more as we toast the sunset from the best view on the harbor!\n\nBring your friends and start your weekend with us as we welcome Galveston’s own Austin Gaston in June and July!\n\nLearn more about a summer full of historic seaport family-friendly fun at galvestonhistory.org/seaportsummer!
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/austin-gaston-live-summer-at-the-seaport/2026-10-16
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/austin.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T190000
DTSTAMP:20260826T154934Z
CREATED:20260826T135354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T154934Z
UID:10001777-1791653400-1791658800@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Haunted Harbor Tours
DESCRIPTION:Explore Galveston’s Haunted History Aboard SEAGULL II \n\n\n\n\nStep aboard Galveston Historical Foundation’s SEAGULL II for the original Haunted Harbor Tour through Galveston Bay. Led by #GalvestonHistory guides\, guests will learn about the haunted history of the island’s historic waters. The 90-minute tour features historically accurate accounts researched by Galveston Historical Foundation staff. Cruises depart from the Galveston Historic Seaport at Pier 22.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/56146/2026-10-10/2
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/hauntedharbortours.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T173000
DTSTAMP:20260826T154934Z
CREATED:20260826T135354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T154934Z
UID:10001776-1791648000-1791653400@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Haunted Harbor Tours
DESCRIPTION:Explore Galveston’s Haunted History Aboard SEAGULL II \n\n\n\n\nStep aboard Galveston Historical Foundation’s SEAGULL II for the original Haunted Harbor Tour through Galveston Bay. Led by #GalvestonHistory guides\, guests will learn about the haunted history of the island’s historic waters. The 90-minute tour features historically accurate accounts researched by Galveston Historical Foundation staff. Cruises depart from the Galveston Historic Seaport at Pier 22.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/56146/2026-10-10/1
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/hauntedharbortours.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T232254Z
CREATED:20260617T232254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T232254Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Gaston Live: Summer at the Seaport
DESCRIPTION:Galveston Historical Foundation’s Summer at the Seaport series opens the pier each Friday night this summer with free admission. live music\, beer and wine\, and more as we toast the sunset from the best view on the harbor!\n\nBring your friends and start your weekend with us as we welcome Galveston’s own Austin Gaston in June and July!\n\nLearn more about a summer full of historic seaport family-friendly fun at galvestonhistory.org/seaportsummer!
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/austin-gaston-live-summer-at-the-seaport/2026-10-09
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/austin.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260826T135938Z
CREATED:20260826T135938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T135938Z
UID:10001784-1791482400-1791489600@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Haunted Headscratchers - Smarty Pints Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Put your haunted history knowledge to the test at this special Smarty Pints trivia night! Gather your ghouls for an evening of spooky questions\, strange facts\, local lore\, and Halloween-themed challenges designed to test even the sharpest minds. Expect a lively mix of haunted history\, pop culture\, creepy curiosities\, and plenty of unexpected twists along the way. Gates open at 6 p.m.\, trivia starts at 6:30
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/haunted-headscratchers-smarty-pints-trivia-night
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T190000
DTSTAMP:20260826T154934Z
CREATED:20260826T135354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T154934Z
UID:10001775-1791048600-1791054000@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Haunted Harbor Tours
DESCRIPTION:Explore Galveston’s Haunted History Aboard SEAGULL II \n\n\n\n\nStep aboard Galveston Historical Foundation’s SEAGULL II for the original Haunted Harbor Tour through Galveston Bay. Led by #GalvestonHistory guides\, guests will learn about the haunted history of the island’s historic waters. The 90-minute tour features historically accurate accounts researched by Galveston Historical Foundation staff. Cruises depart from the Galveston Historic Seaport at Pier 22.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/56146/2026-10-03/2
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T171500
DTSTAMP:20260826T154934Z
CREATED:20260826T135354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T154934Z
UID:10001774-1791043200-1791047700@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Haunted Harbor Tours
DESCRIPTION:Explore Galveston’s Haunted History Aboard SEAGULL II \n\n\n\n\nStep aboard Galveston Historical Foundation’s SEAGULL II for the original Haunted Harbor Tour through Galveston Bay. Led by #GalvestonHistory guides\, guests will learn about the haunted history of the island’s historic waters. The 90-minute tour features historically accurate accounts researched by Galveston Historical Foundation staff. Cruises depart from the Galveston Historic Seaport at Pier 22.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/56146/2026-10-03/1
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/hauntedharbortours.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261003T123000
DTSTAMP:20260824T180715Z
CREATED:20250128T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T180715Z
UID:10001771-1791025200-1791030600@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace
DESCRIPTION:Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits\, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours feature Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico. Tickets are limited to 20 total guests and are $40 per person. \nBuilt of stone and steel for the railroad magnate Walter Gresham and his family\, this famous house was designed by Nicholas Clayton\, Galveston’s premier Victorian-era architect. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded-Age extravagance and is listed by the U. S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark. The Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours are the best opportunity the public has to view all floors of the historic property.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/basement-to-attic-tours-of-the-1892-bishops-palace/2026-10-03
LOCATION:1892 Bishop’s Palace\, 1402 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260219T165558Z
CREATED:20260219T165558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T165558Z
UID:10001559-1790967600-1790974800@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:David Ramirez Live at the 1859 St. Joseph's Church
DESCRIPTION:David Ramirez returned to music on his own terms. After stepping away in the wake of a long relationship and choosing to process his grief privately rather than turn it into a heartbreak record\, the Austin-based singer-songwriter rediscovered his creative center. With six full-length albums\, three EPs\, numerous collaborations\, and a supergroup project (Glorietta) behind him\, Ramirez set aside career expectations to focus purely on the joy of making music.\n\nThe result is All the Not So Gentle Reminders\, a 12-song\, dreamlike album that leans into atmosphere\, expansive arrangements\, and the emotional pull of sound itself. Written during a secluded retreat in Waverly\, Alabama\, and recorded at Spectra Studios near Austin with co-producer Christopher Boosahda and a close-knit group of collaborators\, the record explores memory\, dreams\, fleeting love\, and hope. Lush and ambitious\, it reflects Ramirez’s renewed commitment to authenticity—embracing music not as a means to an end\, but as an end in itself.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/david-ramirez-live-at-the-1859-st-josephs-church
LOCATION:1859 St. Joseph’s Church\, 2202 Avenue K\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/David-Ramirez-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T232254Z
CREATED:20260617T232254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T232254Z
UID:10001712-1790964000-1790971200@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Austin Gaston Live: Summer at the Seaport
DESCRIPTION:Galveston Historical Foundation’s Summer at the Seaport series opens the pier each Friday night this summer with free admission. live music\, beer and wine\, and more as we toast the sunset from the best view on the harbor!\n\nBring your friends and start your weekend with us as we welcome Galveston’s own Austin Gaston in June and July!\n\nLearn more about a summer full of historic seaport family-friendly fun at galvestonhistory.org/seaportsummer!
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/austin-gaston-live-summer-at-the-seaport/2026-10-02
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/austin.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260720T173052Z
CREATED:20260720T173052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T173052Z
UID:10001764-1790427600-1790442000@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:2026/2027 Sail Training Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Sail training on ELISSA gives the participants the once-in-a-lifetime chance to sail onboard a historic sailing ship from 1877 and literally\, sail history! ELISSA’s sail training is an adventure activity for people of all ages and abilities. Young and older folks alike can find camaraderie and a rewarding experience either in ELISSA’s rigging or on her decks. \nELISSA is sailed and lovingly maintained by a dedicated volunteer group that works and trains year-round. Now is your chance if you have longed to hoist a sail on a historic tall ship. Please join us for an introductory meeting for potential crew members and start your journey! \nThose who participate in the ELISSA Sail Training program have the opportunity to learn ancient skills and techniques for maintaining a square-rigged sailing ship. Volunteers may learn to climb ELISSA’s rigging to set and furl sails and maintain the intricate wood\, wire\, and rope machinery. After completing the classes\, which take place on designated Saturdays\, and contributing the required hours of work on the ship’s upkeep\, participants are eligible to take ELISSA to sea. \nFull details available at https://www.galvestonhistory.org/news/sail-training-on-board-the-1877-tall-ship-elissa.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/2026-2027-sail-training-orientation
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T123000
DTSTAMP:20260824T180715Z
CREATED:20250128T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T180715Z
UID:10001770-1790420400-1790425800@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace
DESCRIPTION:Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits\, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours feature Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico. Tickets are limited to 20 total guests and are $40 per person. \nBuilt of stone and steel for the railroad magnate Walter Gresham and his family\, this famous house was designed by Nicholas Clayton\, Galveston’s premier Victorian-era architect. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded-Age extravagance and is listed by the U. S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark. The Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours are the best opportunity the public has to view all floors of the historic property.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/basement-to-attic-tours-of-the-1892-bishops-palace/2026-09-26
LOCATION:1892 Bishop’s Palace\, 1402 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/basement_to_attic.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T232254Z
CREATED:20260617T232254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T232254Z
UID:10001711-1790359200-1790366400@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Austin Gaston Live: Summer at the Seaport
DESCRIPTION:Galveston Historical Foundation’s Summer at the Seaport series opens the pier each Friday night this summer with free admission. live music\, beer and wine\, and more as we toast the sunset from the best view on the harbor!\n\nBring your friends and start your weekend with us as we welcome Galveston’s own Austin Gaston in June and July!\n\nLearn more about a summer full of historic seaport family-friendly fun at galvestonhistory.org/seaportsummer!
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/austin-gaston-live-summer-at-the-seaport/2026-09-25
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/austin.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260618T001006Z
CREATED:20260617T231615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T001006Z
UID:10001696-1790276400-1790283600@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Plein Air on the Pier: Summer at the Seaport
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re an experienced artist or picking up a paintbrush for the first time\, this guided outdoor painting experience offers a relaxing evening of creativity overlooking Galveston’s historic harbor. The ticket includes a small canvas\, easel\, paints\, and instruction from a local artist.\n\nDoors open at 7:00 PM\, with painting from 7:30–8:30 PM and the evening concluding by 9:00 PM. Beer\, wine\, and snacks are available in the gift shop.\n\nIn the event of rain or excessive heat\, the program will move indoors for an equally inspiring artistic experience.\n\nLearn more about a summer full of historic seaport family-friendly fun at galvestonhistory.org/seaportsummer!
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/plein-air-on-the-pier-summer-at-the-seaport/2026-09-24
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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