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    • Fri 4

      JuBellaté Ringers Handbell Concert at the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church

      December 4 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Jubilation Ringers Handbell Concert at the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church
      1859 St. Joseph's Church 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, TX, United States

      Enjoy the sounds of the season with a Dickens tradition! Known for its exceptional acoustics, the breathtaking 1859 St. Joseph's Church opens its doors for three special handbell concerts performed […]

      $25
    • Fri 4

      53rd Annual Dickens on The Strand

      December 4 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 53rd Annual Dickens on The Strand
      The Strand 2302 Strand, Galveston, TX

      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 […]

      $25
    • Fri 4

      JuBellaté Ringers Handbell Concert at the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church

      December 4 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Jubilation Ringers Handbell Concert at the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church
      1859 St. Joseph's Church 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, TX, United States

      Enjoy the sounds of the season with a Dickens tradition! Known for its exceptional acoustics, the breathtaking 1859 St. Joseph's Church opens its doors for three special handbell concerts performed […]

      $25
    • Fri 4

      The Smoking Bishop’s Soiree at the 1892 Bishop’s Palace

      December 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
      1892 Bishop's Palace 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, United States

      Kick off the 53rd Annual Dickens on The Strand in grand style! Named for the iconic drink featured in A Christmas Carol and featuring specialty acts, award-winning performers, and a […]

      $100
    • Fri 4

      Saint Arnold’s Walking Tours

      December 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saint Arnold’s Walking Tours

      An Architectural Journey Through Galveston's History...Accompanied by Craft Beer! Learn about the history of The Strand National Historic Landmark District and enjoy some of Saint Arnold Brewing Company’s signature ales […]

      $45
    • Fri 4

      JuBellaté Ringers Handbell Concert at the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church

      December 4 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jubilation Ringers Handbell Concert at the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church
      1859 St. Joseph's Church 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, TX, United States

      Enjoy the sounds of the season with a Dickens tradition! Known for its exceptional acoustics, the breathtaking 1859 St. Joseph's Church opens its doors for three special handbell concerts performed […]

      $25
    • Sat 5

      Elevenses on the Pier at the Galveston Historic Seaport

      December 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
      Galveston Historic Seaport 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, United States

      A Morning of Fine Teas and Calm Seas at the Galveston Historic Seaport Join us at the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA for tea and cookies with a touch of history […]

      $60
    • Sat 5

      53rd Annual Dickens on The Strand

      December 5 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm 53rd Annual Dickens on The Strand
      The Strand 2302 Strand, Galveston, TX

      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 […]

      $25
    • Sat 5

      Mrs Tickit’s English Breakfast at the 1859 Ashton Villa

      December 5 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Mrs Tickit’s English Breakfast at the 1859 Ashton Villa
      1859 Ashton Villa 2328 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, United States

      An English breakfast in one of Galveston's most beloved Broadway homes! Take in an English breakfast with special guests, performances by Emlyn Drake violin, and more in a gorgeous holiday […]

      $75
    • Sat 5

      Saint Arnold’s Walking Tours

      December 5 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Saint Arnold’s Walking Tours

      An Architectural Journey Through Galveston's History...Accompanied by Craft Beer! Learn about the history of The Strand National Historic Landmark District and enjoy some of Saint Arnold Brewing Company’s signature ales […]

      $45
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    Not headed out for an ELISSA Daysail this week? Not headed out for an ELISSA Daysail this week? 

How about the next best thing? 👀

October ELISSA Watch Parties!

📍 Float Pool Bar
WED., 10/21 - 12-2 pm
FRI., 10/23 - 12-2 pm
SAT., 10/24 - 12-2 pm

Great folks and great views at Float Pool Bar! Have you ever watched the ELISSA sail while eating a loaded Float Burger with fries? 😮‍💨

📍 Beerfoot Brewery
THURS., 10/22 - 12-5pm for the HARVEST MOON REGATTA
👉 ELISSA won’t participate in the regatta, but she will lead the other ships from the start line at Pleasure Pier. 💪

At Beerfoot, we’ll watch the regatta, bring a few ELISSA auction items for you to view (and bid on!), eat, drink, and be merry. 🍻 BONUS: Galveston Historical Foundation members can enjoy one FREE Elissa IPA, brewed by our friends at Saint Arnold Brewing Company. 🙏
    It’s spooky season, and you know what that means… It’s spooky season, and you know what that means…

Dickens on the Strand is coming. 😱❤️

Tickets are on sale now! Visit the link in our bio to buy tickets, peruse event lineups, and more.
 
 📸: Greenwalt Productions
    Galveston! Here’s what’s happening this weekend: Galveston! Here’s what’s happening this weekend:

🌞 Thurs., Oct. 15
Yoga on the Pier
📍 Galveston Historic Seaport
6-8 p.m.
Free

Instructor Cece Rodriguez (@esencia.atelier.tx) will lead us through a relaxing, all-levels workout overlooking Galveston Harbor, and we’ll close out the evening with an optional cold plunge. The sun is setting earlier, so we’re getting started at 6 p.m. 🌞 The weather looks great Thursday, but in the case of rain or cold temps, yoga will move indoors.

Special thanks to Cece and @swell.galveston!

🌞 Sat., Oct. 17
Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace
📍 1892 Bishop’s Palace
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
$40

The Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours are the best opportunity the public has to view all floors of the historic property. 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, and 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.

🌞 Sat., Oct. 17
Haunted Harbor Tours
📍 Galveston Historic Seaport
4 p.m. + 5:30 p.m. (two different start times)
$35

Step 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.

🌞 Sat., Oct. 17
Hocus Pocus: Movie Night at Menard
📍 Menard House
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Free*

Hocus Pocus in the Backyard! Grab a blanket, bring your favorite goblins, and settle in for a little Halloween magic as we watch Hocus Pocus in the backyard of the 1838 Menard House, Galveston’s oldest residence.

*Admission that includes a chair will be available for $5.
    👇 This is not a drill! 👇 We just added a handful 👇 This is not a drill! 👇

We just added a handful of seats to each of ELISSA’s Daysails this month: Oct. 21, 22, 23, and 24. This is your LAST chance to sail on the 1877 iron barque ship this year. 

Once they’re gone, they’re gone, so if you’re feeling froggy, go ahead and jump! 

ELISSA friends, please note: The ship will be closed to the public starting at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, and will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Save your spot and read details at the link in our bio.
    Our sincere thanks to Houston Public Media (@houst Our sincere thanks to Houston Public Media (@houstonpubmedia) and writer Julianna Washburn for taking a closer look at the community meetings planned to help shape Juneteenth’s Home (@juneteenthshome) here on the island. 

SmithGroup’s Dayton Schroeter summed up the reason for the sessions beautifully: "The vision really has to come from the community and the people who hold this history closest.”

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us on October 24 and 25 in Galveston; you can find more information at the link in our bio.

Another link in our bio will take you to Houston Public Media’s piece. 

Thank you for being part of this important process!
    Well, we thought Yoga on the Pier would end with s Well, we thought Yoga on the Pier would end with summer, but y’all had other ideas. 🩵😅

Yoga on the Pier is back!

📍 Galveston Historic Seaport
Thursday, October 15
6 p.m. (please note the earlier start time!)

Instructor Cece Rodriguez (@esencia.atelier.tx) will lead us through a relaxing, all-levels workout overlooking Galveston Harbor, and we’ll close out the evening with an optional cold plunge. 

The sun is setting earlier, so we’re getting started at 6 p.m. 🌞 The weather looks great Thursday, but in the case of rain or cold temps, yoga will move indoors.

Special thanks to Cece and @swell.galveston!
    When Visit Galveston asked our experts here at Gal When Visit Galveston asked our experts here at Galveston Historical Foundation to help research and write text for four of the new Wayfinding signs recently installed around the island, we couldn’t say yes fast enough. We jumped at the chance to provide historical context for signs detailing architectural history, port history, Juneteenth, and the 1900 Storm, the last of which you see pictured here. 

The 1900 Storm sign puts the natural disaster into broader context, describing not only Galveston’s prosperity and international renown before the hurricane, but the backbreaking work, engineering, and ingenuity that followed. 

We applaud Visit Galveston’s dedication to educating visitors. By continuing to tell our stories, we all help ensure our shared history remains alive and relevant for generations to come.
    Galveston! Here’s what’s happening this weekend: Galveston! Here’s what’s happening this weekend:

🌞 Thurs., Oct. 8
Haunted Headscratchers: Smarty Pints Trivia Night
📍 Galveston Historic Seaport
6-8 p.m.
Free

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. 

The weather looks nice, so we’ll be on the dock next to ELISSA!

Gates open at 6 p.m., trivia starts at 6:30 p.m.

🌞 Sat., Oct. 10
Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace
📍 1892 Bishop’s Palace
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
$40

The Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours are the best opportunity the public has to view all floors of the historic property. 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, and 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.

🌞 Sat., Oct. 10
Haunted Harbor Tours
📍 Galveston Historic Seaport
4 p.m. + 5:30 p.m. (two different start times)
$35

Step 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.
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    Not headed out for an ELISSA Daysail this week? How about the next best thing? 👀October ELISSA Watch Parties!📍 Float WED., 10/21 - 12-2 pmFRI., 10/23 - 12-2 pmSAT., 10/24 - 12-2 pmGreat folks and great views at Float Pool Bar! Have you ever watched the ELISSA sail while eating a loaded Float Burger with fries? 😮‍💨📍 Beerfoot Craft & Draft THURS., 10/22 - 12-5pm for the HARVEST MOON REGATTA👉 ELISSA won’t participate in the regatta, but she will lead the other ships from the start line at Pleasure Pier. 💪At Beerfoot, we’ll watch the regatta, bring a few ELISSA auction items for you to view (and bid on!), eat, drink, and be merry. 🍻 BONUS: Galveston Historical Foundation members can enjoy one FREE Elissa IPA, brewed by our friends at Saint Arnold Brewing Company. 🙏 ...

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