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  • Fleet Week Parade Viewing

    Galveston Historic Seaport 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, United States

    Climb Aboard SEAGULL II as we Welcome Visiting Ships The 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 […]

    $40

  • George Washington, Smallpox, and Leadership in the Revolutionary Era

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

    In-person admission to Foundation Conversation lectures is FREE. Galveston Historical Foundation members receive complimentary access to livestreams and archive access to all presentations through their GalvestonHistory+ account. PRESENTATION 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 […]

    Free

  • Amanda Shires Live at the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church

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

    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 […]

    $50

  • Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace

    1892 Bishop's Palace 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, United States

    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 […]

    $40

  • Darrell Scott Live at the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church

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

    A St. Joseph's Debut! Multi-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 […]

    $40

  • Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace

    1892 Bishop's Palace 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, United States

    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 […]

    $40

  • Trolley Tour of Historic Galveston

    Trolley Tour of Historic Galveston
    1892 Bishop's Palace 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, United States

    Take a ride through history with Galveston Historical Foundation! Step 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 […]

    $40

  • Morning Mimosa Harbor Tours

    Morning Mimosa Harbor Tours
    Galveston Historical Foundation 2002 Strand, Galveston, TX, United States

    Bubbles and Boats with a Splash of History Start 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, […]

    $30

  • History on Tap Dinner at the 1951 Sam and Edna Maceo House

    1951 Sam and Edna Maceo House 43 Cedar Lawn, Galveston, TX, United States

    MAKE A RESERVATION FOR DELICIOUS HISTORY Great 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 […]

    $200

  • History on Tap Dinner at the 1899 Methodist Parsonage

    1899 Methodist Parsonage 2602 Avenue N, Galveston, TX, United States

    MAKE A RESERVATION FOR DELICIOUS HISTORY Great 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 […]

    $200