Galveston Historical Foundation

Austin Gaston Live: Summer at the Seaport
2027-02-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-02-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-01-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-01-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-01-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-01-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-01-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) and 14 more dates | Galveston Historic Seaport, 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
Galveston Historical Foundation’s Summer at the Seaport series opens the pier each Friday night this summer with free admission. live music, beer and wine, and more as we toast the sunset from the best view on the harbor!

Bring your friends and start your weekend with us as we welcome Galveston’s own Austin Gaston in June and July!

Learn more about a summer full of historic seaport family-friendly fun at galvestonhistory.org/seaportsummer!

Smarty Pints Trivia Night
2027-02-11 18:00 - 20:30, 2027-01-14 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-12-10 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-11-12 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-10-08 18:00 - 20:30 | Galveston Historic Seaport, 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
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.

David Ramirez Live at the 1859 St. Joseph's Church
2026-10-02 19:00 - 21:00 | 1859 St. Joseph’s Church, 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
David Ramirez returned to music on his own terms. After stepping away in the wake of a long relationship and choosing to process his grief privately rather than turn it into a heartbreak record, the Austin-based singer-songwriter rediscovered his creative center. With six full-length albums, three EPs, numerous collaborations, and a supergroup project (Glorietta) behind him, Ramirez set aside career expectations to focus purely on the joy of making music.

The result is All the Not So Gentle Reminders, a 12-song, dreamlike album that leans into atmosphere, expansive arrangements, and the emotional pull of sound itself. Written during a secluded retreat in Waverly, Alabama, and recorded at Spectra Studios near Austin with co-producer Christopher Boosahda and a close-knit group of collaborators, the record explores memory, dreams, fleeting love, and hope. Lush and ambitious, it reflects Ramirez’s renewed commitment to authenticity—embracing music not as a means to an end, but as an end in itself.

2026/2027 Sail Training Orientation
2026-09-26 13:00 - 17:00 | Galveston Historic Seaport, 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
Sail training on ELISSA gives the participants the once-in-a-lifetime chance to sail onboard a historic sailing ship from 1877 and literally, sail history! ELISSA’s sail training is an adventure activity for people of all ages and abilities. Young and older folks alike can find camaraderie and a rewarding experience either in ELISSA’s rigging or on her decks.
ELISSA is sailed and lovingly maintained by a dedicated volunteer group that works and trains year-round. Now is your chance if you have longed to hoist a sail on a historic tall ship. Please join us for an introductory meeting for potential crew members and start your journey!
Those who participate in the ELISSA Sail Training program have the opportunity to learn ancient skills and techniques for maintaining a square-rigged sailing ship. Volunteers may learn to climb ELISSA’s rigging to set and furl sails and maintain the intricate wood, wire, and rope machinery. After completing the classes, which take place on designated Saturdays, and contributing the required hours of work on the ship’s upkeep, participants are eligible to take ELISSA to sea.
Full details available at https://www.galvestonhistory.org/news/sail-training-on-board-the-1877-tall-ship-elissa.

Plein Air on the Pier: Summer at the Seaport
2026-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Galveston Historic Seaport, 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
Whether you’re an experienced artist or picking up a paintbrush for the first time, this guided outdoor painting experience offers a relaxing evening of creativity overlooking Galveston’s historic harbor. The ticket includes a small canvas, easel, paints, and instruction from a local artist.

Doors open at 7:00 PM, with painting from 7:30–8:30 PM and the evening concluding by 9:00 PM. Beer, wine, and snacks are available in the gift shop.

In the event of rain or excessive heat, the program will move indoors for an equally inspiring artistic experience.

Learn more about a summer full of historic seaport family-friendly fun at galvestonhistory.org/seaportsummer!
