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SUMMARY:History on Tap Dinner at the 1899 Methodist Parsonage
DESCRIPTION:MAKE A RESERVATION FOR DELICIOUS HISTORY \n\n\n\n\nGreat food has graced these tables before\, but never quite like this as Galveston Historical Foundation’s 52nd annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour offers select seats to this special History on Tap dinner. Enjoy a specially created dinner cooked on-site at one of our Homes Tour locations\, complete with a special tour of the property.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/history-on-tap-dinner-at-the-1899-methodist-parsonage
LOCATION:1899 Methodist Parsonage\, 2602 Avenue N\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:History on Tap Dinner at the 1951 Sam and Edna Maceo House
DESCRIPTION:MAKE A RESERVATION FOR DELICIOUS HISTORY \n\n\n\n\nGreat food has graced these tables before\, but never quite like this as Galveston Historical Foundation’s 52nd annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour offers select seats to this special History on Tap dinner. Enjoy a specially created dinner cooked on-site at one of our Homes Tour locations\, complete with a special tour of the property.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/history-on-tap-dinner-at-the-1951-sam-and-edna-maceo-house
LOCATION:1951 Sam and Edna Maceo House\, 43 Cedar Lawn\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T101500
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SUMMARY:Morning Mimosa Harbor Tours
DESCRIPTION:Bubbles and Boats with a Splash of History \n\n\n\n\nStart your day on the water with Morning Mimosa Harbor Tours\, a refined extension of our Galveston Historic Harbor Tours. This relaxed morning cruise pairs complimentary mimosas with a history-rich exploration of Galveston Harbor\, guided by Galveston Historical Foundation guides. You’re promised a tour experience rooted in history\, accuracy\, and fun on Galveston’s historic bay waters.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/morning-mimosa-harbor-tours/2026-05-02
LOCATION:Galveston Historical Foundation\, 2002 Strand\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115352
CREATED:20260325T204338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T204338Z
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SUMMARY:Trolley Tour of Historic Galveston
DESCRIPTION:Take a ride through history with Galveston Historical Foundation! \n\n\nStep aboard a historic trolley for a guided ride through Galveston’s architectural legacy\, featuring exterior views of homes showcased on the 52nd Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour. As you travel through the island’s historic neighborhoods\, #GalvestonHistory guides will highlight the styles\, architects\, and stories that shaped Galveston. This experience offers a relaxed\, informative way to appreciate the beauty and history of these celebrated homes from the street.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/trolley-tour-of-historic-galveston/2026-05-02
LOCATION:1892 Bishop’s Palace\, 1402 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115352
CREATED:20250128T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T140436Z
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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/2026-04-25
LOCATION:1892 Bishop’s Palace\, 1402 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115352
CREATED:20260203T150237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T150237Z
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SUMMARY:Darrell Scott Live at the 1859 St. Joseph's Church
DESCRIPTION:A St. Joseph’s Debut!\n\n\n\nMulti-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Darrell Scott mines and cultivates the everyday moment\, taking the rote\, menial\, mundane\, and allowing it to be surreal\, ever poignant\, and candidly honest\, lilting\, blooming\, and resonating. The words he fosters allow us to make sense of the world\, what is at stake here\, and our place in it. And ultimately\, Darrell knows the sole truth of life is that love is all that matters\, that we don’t always get it right\, but that’s the instinctive and requisite circuitous allure of things\, why we forever chase it\, and why it is held sacred. \nAfter recently touring with Robert Plant and the Zac Brown Band (2 years with each)\, and producing albums for Malcolm Holcombe and Guy Clark and being named “Songwriter of the Year” for both ASCAP and NSAI\, these days find him roaming his Tennessee wilderness acreage hiking along the small river\, creating delicious meals with food raised on his property and playing music. He often leads songwriting workshops to help people tell their own truths with their stories\, and is as busy as always writing\, producing\, performing\, and just plain fully immersing himself in life.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/darrell-scott-live-at-the-1859-st-josephs-church
LOCATION:1859 St. Joseph’s Church\, 2202 Avenue K\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T110000
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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/2026-04-18
LOCATION:1892 Bishop’s Palace\, 1402 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115352
CREATED:20260209T153519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T153519Z
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SUMMARY:Amanda Shires Live at the 1859 St. Joseph's Church
DESCRIPTION:A truly singular creative force\, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Amanda Shires has made an extraordinary career out of restlessly pursuing her deepest instincts and passions. Since getting her start playing fiddle with the legendary Texas Playboys at the young age of 15\, the West Texas native has brought her nuanced songwriting and boundless originality to a series of critically acclaimed solo albums\, collaborated with the likes of John Prine and Justin Townes Earle\, and earned the 2017 Emerging Artist of the Year prize from the Americana Music Association (AMA). Amanda is also the founder of The Highwomen – a supergroup she performs in alongside Natalie Hemby\, Maren Morris and Brandi Carlile. She received unanimous praise for her album Take It Like A Man. Written and recorded during lockdown\, Take It Like A Man is a fearless song cycle of ruthlessly candid tunes documenting Amanda’s life as a woman during a tumultuous time and features guest vocals by Maren Morris and Brittney Spencer. Her anticipated new album was released in the fall of 2025.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/amanda-shires-live-at-the-1859-st-josephs-church
LOCATION:1859 St. Joseph’s Church\, 2202 Avenue K\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T130000
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SUMMARY:George Washington\, Smallpox\, and Leadership in the Revolutionary Era
DESCRIPTION:In-person admission to Foundation Conversation lectures is FREE. \nGalveston Historical Foundation members receive complimentary access to livestreams and archive access to all presentations through their GalvestonHistory+ account. \nPRESENTATION OVERVIEW | The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. The recent COVID 19 pandemic reminded Americans how diseases can influence human events. Few Americans living today recognize how one of the deadliest diseases in human history\, variola major\, known as smallpox\, contributed to nearly ending the American Revolutionaries’ push for independence. This lecture presentation examines General George Washington\, commander-in-chief of the Continental Army\, attempts to manage and combat a smallpox crisis prior to ordering the first mass health inoculation mandate in U.S. history. This discussion details how Washington’s efforts to enforce an inoculation mandate demonstrated adaptable leadership to avert an increasing catastrophe. In ordering the mass inoculation of soldiers not previously infected with smallpox and collaborating with army doctors to create inoculation hospitals\, the general discarded traditional quarantine methods he had previously stubbornly supported to treat smallpox. Washington’s support of army doctors’ mass inoculation measures strengthened his army’s capacity to win their independence and ensured the success of one of the most secretive military plans in American history. The mass inoculation of Washington’s army contributed to encouraging physicians to support inoculations and cowpox vaccinations within the new nation and reveals at present the importance of adaptability in crisis moments for future leaders. \nABOUT DR. SEAN HALVERSON | Dr. Sean C. Halverson is a historian of Early American military and political history with research interests in the American colonial and revolutionary era. He has taught a range of American history topics at the graduate and undergraduate levels at Alvin College\, Mississippi State University\, San Joaquin Delta College\, and Alabama A & M University. Halverson’s currently teaches history courses at Alvin College\, in Alvin\, Texas. His most recent publications are published in the academic journals of Early American Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal\, Intelligence and National Security\, and the Huntsville Historical Review. He has presented scholarly papers at national and regional conferences across the country. Halverson is originally from the Superior\, Wisconsin\, area near Lake Superior. When not teaching and working\, he enjoys reading history\, outdoor activities\, ice-skating\, biking\, and hunting.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/george-washington-smallpox-and-leadership-in-the-revolutionary-era
LOCATION:1859 Ashton Villa\, 2328 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T223000
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SUMMARY:Fleet Week Parade Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Climb Aboard SEAGULL II as we Welcome Visiting Ships \n\n\n\n\nThe inaugural Fleet Week Houston will bring multiple U.S. Navy vessels and more than 1\,000 Sailors\, Marines\, and Coast Guardsmen to Houston for a series of events and experiences. This special harbor tour and on-the-water parade viewing highlights the visiting fleet as they pass by Galveston’s historic bay\, making their way to Houston. \nFleet Week Houston is an official part of the U.S. Navy’s year-long 250th birthday celebration. The U.S. Marine Corps will also celebrate its 250th year during Fleet Week Houston on November 10. \nSmall coolers with food and drink are allowed. Please note that the parking lots along Harborside Drive will be closed for the event. Please plan for parking on The Strand or neighboring streets.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/fleet-week-parade-viewing
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115352
CREATED:20260203T151658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T151658Z
UID:10001545-1775934000-1775941200@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Thunderado and Friends - Strand Summer Series
DESCRIPTION:Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston for the 2026 Strand Summer Series! These movie and music nights are located in The Strand’s principal parks and feature free-to-the-public concerts and movies from April through September. Performances are free to the public with on-site beer and wine\, select vendors\, and a reserved VIP area with reserved seating\, complimentary drinks\, meet and greets\, and more. \n\nABOUT THUNDERADO AND FRIENDS | Led by Hunter Perrin and Paul Beebe\, they draw on their collaborations with John Fogerty\, Billy Gibbons\, Jerry Lee Lewis\, Little Richard\, Archie Bell and Roy Head to bring a tasty combo of American music with a Texas accent.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/thunderado-and-friends-strand-summer-series
LOCATION:Saengerfest Park\, 2302 The Strand\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115353
CREATED:20250128T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T140436Z
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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/2026-04-11
LOCATION:1892 Bishop’s Palace\, 1402 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115353
CREATED:20241002T160533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T160804Z
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SUMMARY:Smarty Pints Trivia Nights
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT HAVE SMARTY PINTS IN DECEMBER BUT WILL RESUME IN JANUARY OF 2026. \n\nThink 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 Tall Ship ELISSA!\n\nHeld 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.\n\nBring your besties\, your brainiacs\, and maybe even your “lucky guessers.” With categories ranging from local history to pop culture\, there’s something for everyone.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/smarty-pints-trivia-nights/2026-04-09
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115353
CREATED:20260203T153433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T153433Z
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SUMMARY:Field of Dreams - Strand Summer Series
DESCRIPTION:Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston for the 2026 Strand Summer Series! These movie nights are held at Hendley Green and feature free films from April through September. \nABOUT FIELD OF DREAMS | Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella is inspired by a voice he can’t ignore to pursue a dream he can hardly believe. Supported by his wife\, Ray begins the quest by turning his ordinary cornfield into a place where dreams can come true.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/field-of-dreams-strand-summer-series
LOCATION:Hendley Green\, 2028 Strand Street\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115353
CREATED:20250128T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T140436Z
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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/2026-03-28
LOCATION:1892 Bishop’s Palace\, 1402 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115353
CREATED:20250128T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T140436Z
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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/2026-03-21
LOCATION:1892 Bishop’s Palace\, 1402 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
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SUMMARY:Genteel Junque
DESCRIPTION:An array of antiques\, furniture\, home accessories\, and more will be available for sale at Galveston Historical Foundation’s Genteel Junque sale of donated items. Held at The Depot on Market\, 3304 Market\, the sale will emphasize high-quality antiques\, furniture\, and art in good condition. \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS\n\nFriday\, March 20 | 6 – 8 p.m. | Free GHF Member’s Only Preview\n\nNot a member? Join here or at the door.\nBeer and wine are included in the evening.\n\n\nSaturday\, March 21| 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Free to the public\nSunday\, March 22 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Free to the public\n\nGHF asks community members to make tax-deductible donations of Victorian to Mid-Century Modern furniture or home goods to the Genteel Junque event. For more information\, please contact Nick Barbee at 409-765-3461. \nProceeds from the sales of items benefit Galveston Historical Foundation. Incorporated in 1954\, GHF is one of the nation’s largest local preservation organizations. Over the last 50 years\, the foundation has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment\, public education\, historic preservation advocacy\, maritime preservation\, and stewardship of historic properties. Today\, GHF has over 2\,000 memberships representing individuals\, families\, and businesses across Texas\, the US\, and abroad\, and exerts a profound impact on the culture and economy of the Island.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/genteel-junque-2
LOCATION:The Depot on Market\, 3304 Market\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115353
CREATED:20250128T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T140436Z
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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/2026-03-14
LOCATION:1892 Bishop’s Palace\, 1402 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115353
CREATED:20241002T160533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T160804Z
UID:10001491-1773338400-1773345600@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Smarty Pints Trivia Nights
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT HAVE SMARTY PINTS IN DECEMBER BUT WILL RESUME IN JANUARY OF 2026. \n\nThink 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 Tall Ship ELISSA!\n\nHeld 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.\n\nBring your besties\, your brainiacs\, and maybe even your “lucky guessers.” With categories ranging from local history to pop culture\, there’s something for everyone.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/smarty-pints-trivia-nights/2026-03-12
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Smarty-Pints-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115353
CREATED:20250128T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T140436Z
UID:10001536-1772881200-1772886600@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/2026-03-07
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:20260303T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115353
CREATED:20251021T153413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T153413Z
UID:10001516-1772537400-1772542800@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Did You Know - Part II
DESCRIPTION:A continuation of their successful presentation in 2024\, members of GHF’s African American Heritage Committe shares a new line-up of little-known facts about Galveston’s African American Community. \nGalveston Historical Foundation’s African American Heritage Committee (AAHC) was established in 2002 at the 1859 Ashton Villa\, when more than forty community members gathered with a shared passion for preserving the island’s Black history. Leading the charge was Maggie Williams—a Galveston native and retired schoolteacher—who was elected the committee’s first chair. Since its founding\, this committee has dedicated itself to identifying\, commemorating\, and preserving historic sites important to African Americans and the Galveston community.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/did-you-know-part-ii
LOCATION:1859 Ashton Villa\, 2328 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Did-You-Know-Part-II-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115353
CREATED:20250128T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T140436Z
UID:10001534-1772276400-1772281800@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/2026-02-28
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:20260221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115353
CREATED:20250128T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T140436Z
UID:10001533-1771671600-1771677000@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/2026-02-21
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:20260217T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115353
CREATED:20251021T153306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T155622Z
UID:10001515-1771327800-1771333200@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Bearcat Baseball and Basketball
DESCRIPTION:Members of GHF’s AAHC will speak about Galveston’s Central High School basketball and baseball programs\, including Coach Wilbur Byrd and star athlete Gus Allen III. \nGalveston Historical Foundation’s African American Heritage Committee (AAHC) was established in 2002 at the 1859 Ashton Villa\, when more than forty community members gathered with a shared passion for preserving the island’s Black history. Leading the charge was Maggie Williams—a Galveston native and retired schoolteacher—who was elected the committee’s first chair. Since its founding\, this committee has dedicated itself to identifying\, commemorating\, and preserving historic sites important to African Americans and the Galveston community.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/bobcat-baseball-and-basketball
LOCATION:1859 Ashton Villa\, 2328 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Copy-of-Houdini-Foundation-Presentation.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115353
CREATED:20260204T211426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T211426Z
UID:10001556-1771084800-1771090200@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Sunset Tour on SEAGULL II
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a picturesque Valentine’s Day sunset cruise aboard Seagull II\, Galveston Historical Foundation’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel. Fast\, stable\, and sheltered\, she was built specifically for harbor sight-seeing excursions and education and is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential learning. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified and her operators are fully licensed and knowledgeable about the history and lore of her home waters. Seagull II has a comfortable main deck\, sheltered from sun and rain. An open upper deck affords a full panorama of water and sky. \nABOUT SEAGULL II | See Galveston Harbor up close aboard Seagull II on the Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch\, Texas Seaport Museum’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel. Fast\, stable\, and sheltered\, she was built specifically for harbor sight-seeing excursions and education and is a perfect platform for waterborne experiential learning. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified and her operators are fully licensed and knowledgeable about the history and lore of her home waters. Seagull II offers soft drinks and bottled water for sale and has a comfortable main deck\, sheltered from sun and rain. An open upper deck affords a full panorama of water and sky.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/valentines-day-sunset-tour-on-seagull-ii
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115353
CREATED:20250128T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T140436Z
UID:10001532-1771066800-1771072200@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/2026-02-14
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:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115353
CREATED:20241002T160533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T160804Z
UID:10001490-1770919200-1770926400@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:Smarty Pints Trivia Nights
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT HAVE SMARTY PINTS IN DECEMBER BUT WILL RESUME IN JANUARY OF 2026. \n\nThink 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 Tall Ship ELISSA!\n\nHeld 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.\n\nBring your besties\, your brainiacs\, and maybe even your “lucky guessers.” With categories ranging from local history to pop culture\, there’s something for everyone.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/smarty-pints-trivia-nights/2026-02-12
LOCATION:Galveston Historic Seaport\, 2200 Harborside Drive\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Smarty-Pints-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115353
CREATED:20250128T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T140436Z
UID:10001531-1770462000-1770467400@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/2026-02-07
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:20260131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115353
CREATED:20250128T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T140436Z
UID:10001525-1769857200-1769862600@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/2026-01-31
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:20260130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T115353
CREATED:20251216T145816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T151103Z
UID:10001529-1769799600-1769810400@www.galvestonhistory.org
SUMMARY:The Bettie Ball at the 1859 Ashton Villa
DESCRIPTION:Galveston Historical Foundation is turning the page and turning up the charm with The Bettie Ball. Held at the 1859 Ashton Villa\, 2328 Broadway\, this new Mardi Gras! kickoff keeps the spirit of our beloved Menardi Gras! while turning up the revelry. You’re invited to join the bold costumes\, historic settings\, can’t-miss cocktails\, and new surprises worthy of one of the island’s favorite bonnes vivantes\, Bettie Brown. Same joyful chaos\, same reason to dress to impress\, same unforgettable night…just with a new crown jewel. \nEvery room inside this historic landmark will hold an experience. From tarot card readings to sketch artists and more\, you’re encouraged to explore and enjoy! Tickets are $40 per person ($50 per person with the VIP medallion add-on) and include beer\, wine\, and two complimentary French 75 cocktails. A food truck will be available on-site.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/the-bettie-ball-at-the-1859-ashton-villa
LOCATION:1859 Ashton Villa\, 2328 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, 77550\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/thebettieball.jpg
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