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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/56146/2026-10-17/1
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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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/56146/2026-10-17/2
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T193000
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DTSTAMP:20260826T140417Z
CREATED:20260826T140417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T140417Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T200000
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/2026-10-20
LOCATION:Galveston Historical Foundation\, 2002 Strand\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260918T175907Z
CREATED:20260918T175907Z
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SUMMARY:ELISSA Daysail Series
DESCRIPTION:Spend a Day on the Official Tall Ship of Texas \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure aboard the 1877 Iron Barque ELISSA! In 2026\, the Official Tall Ship of Texas returns to the Gulf Coast for her annual day sail series. As one of the oldest and longest continuously sailed vessels in the world\, the yearly day sails keep her where she works best: with her sails set and sailing. \nGHF is able to offer a limited number of ELISSA daysail spots on board as a sail training student. As a sail training student\, participants will experience what life was like as a 19th-century sailor. The program combines hands-on and lecture-based learning\, focusing on setting sails and navigating the 148-year-old ship through the Gulf. Join us on this journey through the past and discover your own piece of history.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/elissa-daysail-series/2026-10-21
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T175907Z
CREATED:20260918T175907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T175907Z
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SUMMARY:ELISSA Daysail Series
DESCRIPTION:Spend a Day on the Official Tall Ship of Texas \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure aboard the 1877 Iron Barque ELISSA! In 2026\, the Official Tall Ship of Texas returns to the Gulf Coast for her annual day sail series. As one of the oldest and longest continuously sailed vessels in the world\, the yearly day sails keep her where she works best: with her sails set and sailing. \nGHF is able to offer a limited number of ELISSA daysail spots on board as a sail training student. As a sail training student\, participants will experience what life was like as a 19th-century sailor. The program combines hands-on and lecture-based learning\, focusing on setting sails and navigating the 148-year-old ship through the Gulf. Join us on this journey through the past and discover your own piece of history.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/elissa-daysail-series/2026-10-22
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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CREATED: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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260918T175907Z
CREATED:20260918T175907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T175907Z
UID:10001806-1792749600-1792771200@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:ELISSA Daysail Series
DESCRIPTION:Spend a Day on the Official Tall Ship of Texas \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure aboard the 1877 Iron Barque ELISSA! In 2026\, the Official Tall Ship of Texas returns to the Gulf Coast for her annual day sail series. As one of the oldest and longest continuously sailed vessels in the world\, the yearly day sails keep her where she works best: with her sails set and sailing. \nGHF is able to offer a limited number of ELISSA daysail spots on board as a sail training student. As a sail training student\, participants will experience what life was like as a 19th-century sailor. The program combines hands-on and lecture-based learning\, focusing on setting sails and navigating the 148-year-old ship through the Gulf. Join us on this journey through the past and discover your own piece of history.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/elissa-daysail-series/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/2026/09/daysail26.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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260826T144058Z
CREATED:20260826T141620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T144058Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260918T175907Z
CREATED:20260918T175907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T175907Z
UID:10001807-1792836000-1792857600@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:ELISSA Daysail Series
DESCRIPTION:Spend a Day on the Official Tall Ship of Texas \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure aboard the 1877 Iron Barque ELISSA! In 2026\, the Official Tall Ship of Texas returns to the Gulf Coast for her annual day sail series. As one of the oldest and longest continuously sailed vessels in the world\, the yearly day sails keep her where she works best: with her sails set and sailing. \nGHF is able to offer a limited number of ELISSA daysail spots on board as a sail training student. As a sail training student\, participants will experience what life was like as a 19th-century sailor. The program combines hands-on and lecture-based learning\, focusing on setting sails and navigating the 148-year-old ship through the Gulf. Join us on this journey through the past and discover your own piece of history.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/elissa-daysail-series/2026-10-24
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/daysail26.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T123000
DTSTAMP:20260926T135745Z
CREATED:20250128T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T135745Z
UID:10001773-1792839600-1792845000@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/2026-10-24
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:20261024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T173000
DTSTAMP:20260826T154934Z
CREATED:20260826T135354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T154934Z
UID:10001780-1792857600-1792863000@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/56146/2026-10-24/1
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260826T154934Z
CREATED:20260826T135354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T154934Z
UID:10001781-1792863000-1792868400@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/56146/2026-10-24/2
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:20261024T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260930T194807Z
CREATED:20260930T194807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T194807Z
UID:10001892-1792863000-1792868400@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:ELISSA's 149th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Raise a Glass to the Official Tall Ship of Texas’ 149th Birthday! \n\n\n\n\nToast the 1877 ELISSA on her 149th birthday! After ELISSA returns from her last daysail of the 2026 season\, we’ll enjoy beer\, wine\, champagne\, and cake\, plus dock tours of the beloved iron barque ship.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/elissas-149th-birthday-celebration
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260826T154944Z
CREATED:20260826T140907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T154944Z
UID:10001790-1793127600-1793131200@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/2026-10-27
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260826T141140Z
CREATED:20260826T141140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T141140Z
UID:10001792-1793300400-1793304000@www.galvestonhistory.org
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:20261030T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T141331Z
CREATED:20260826T141331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T141331Z
UID:10001793-1793358000-1793365200@www.galvestonhistory.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T193000
DTSTAMP:20260826T144058Z
CREATED:20260826T141620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T144058Z
UID:10001794-1793385000-1793388600@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/2026-10-30/1
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260826T144058Z
CREATED:20260826T141620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T144058Z
UID:10001801-1793390400-1793394000@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/2026-10-30/3
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T123000
DTSTAMP:20260926T135745Z
CREATED:20250128T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T135745Z
UID:10001828-1793444400-1793449800@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/2026-10-31
LOCATION:1892 Bishop’s Palace\, 1402 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T173000
DTSTAMP:20260826T154934Z
CREATED:20260826T135354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T154934Z
UID:10001782-1793462400-1793467800@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/56146/2026-10-31/1
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T183000
DTSTAMP:20260826T142254Z
CREATED:20260826T142254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T142254Z
UID:10001798-1793466000-1793471400@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Trick or Treat at Menard
DESCRIPTION:Galveston’s oldest residence\, the 1838 Menard House\, opens its gates to trick-or-treaters for history-making fun! Individual bags of candy will be given to young guests with free admission on the property. Please note: the house will not be open for tours.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/trick-or-treat-at-menard
LOCATION:1838 Menard House\, 1605 33rd Street\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T190000
DTSTAMP:20260826T154934Z
CREATED:20260826T135354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T154934Z
UID:10001783-1793467800-1793473200@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/56146/2026-10-31/2
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T193000
DTSTAMP:20260826T144058Z
CREATED:20260826T141620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T144058Z
UID:10001796-1793471400-1793475000@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/2026-10-31/1
LOCATION:1859 Ashton Villa\, 2328 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T210000
DTSTAMP:20260826T144058Z
CREATED:20260826T141620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T144058Z
UID:10001802-1793476800-1793480400@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/2026-10-31/3
LOCATION:1859 Ashton Villa\, 2328 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260827T172152Z
CREATED:20260527T131044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T172152Z
UID:10001637-1794506400-1794515400@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Smarty Pints Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Think you’re the know-it-all of Galveston? Come flex those brain muscles and join us for a series of trivia nights supporting Galveston Historical Foundation and the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA! Held on the second Thursday of each month\, our Smarty Pints Trivia Nights are all-ages evenings held at the Galveston Historic Seaport’s ELISSA Room. Craft beer and snacks will be available for purchase\, and we’ll open the gates at 6 for dockside access before heading up to test your smarts at 6:30.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/smarty-pints-trivia-night/2026-11-12
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260930T184304Z
CREATED:20260930T184304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T184304Z
UID:10001833-1795111200-1795118400@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Yoga on the Pier
DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, Yoga on the Pier will continue! Instructor Cece Rodriguez will lead us through a relaxing\, all-levels workout overlooking Galveston Harbor\, and we’ll close out the evening with an optional cold plunge. Please note the earlier start time at 6 p.m. In the case of rain or cold temps\, yoga will move indoors.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/yoga-on-the-pier/2026-11-19
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T131854Z
CREATED:20260922T131854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T131854Z
UID:10001808-1796403600-1796407200@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Jubilation Ringers Handbell Concert at the 1859 St. Joseph's Church
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the sounds of the season with a Dickens tradition! \n\n\n\n\nKnown for its exceptional acoustics\, the breathtaking 1859 St. Joseph’s Church opens its doors for three special handbell concerts performed by JuBellate Ringers (League City UMC) Handbells. These Dickens on The Strand traditions sell out annually\, so be sure to get your reservations in advance\, as seating is limited in this intimate setting. \nSt. Joseph’s Church is the oldest German Catholic Church in Texas and the oldest wooden church building in Galveston\, and was built by German immigrants in 1859. Now de-sanctified and managed by Galveston Historical Foundation\, the Gothic Revival church is distinguished by its elaborately detailed coffered wooden ceiling\, delicately painted wooden sanctuary\, original pews\, and hand-carved altars. GHF preserves the building as a museum and makes it available as an event venue.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/jubilation-ringers-handbell-concert-at-the-1859-st-josephs-church/2026-12-04/1
LOCATION:1859 St. Joseph’s Church\, 2202 Avenue K\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260922T133352Z
CREATED:20260922T133352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T133352Z
UID:10001824-1796403600-1796418000@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:53rd Annual Dickens on The Strand
DESCRIPTION:Brush off your bowlers and prepare your petticoats — the streets of Galveston once again transform into a scene straight out of Charles Dickens’ London. Galveston Historical Foundation proudly presents the 53rd Annual Dickens on The Strand\, a cherished holiday tradition returning the first weekend of December. For more than half a century\, families and festivalgoers have filled The Strand with holiday cheer\, enjoying lively parades\, roaming costumed characters\, and a city alive with Victorian pageantry. \nStep into a 19th-century wonderland where carolers fill the air with music\, vendors in period attire peddle their wares from stalls and rolling carts\, and four stages brim with nonstop entertainment. From holiday food and drink to handmade crafts\, clothing\, jewelry\, and festive décor\, Dickens on The Strand offers an immersive holiday marketplace and a one-of-a-kind experience that blends history\, tradition\, and merriment for all ages. \nAdmission for Fezziwig’s Friday\, December 4\, from 5-9 p.m.\, is free to the public.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/53rd-annual-dickens-on-the-strand/2026-12-04
LOCATION:The Strand\, 2302 Strand\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550
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