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    Before their departure from a Galveston reprovisio Before their departure from a Galveston reprovisioning stay, officers from the HMS GLADAN took a tour of the 1877 ELISSA and presented staff with their ship's plaque. GLADAN is a training vessel for the Swedish Navy and was built in 1946-1947. We will see the ship again as we make our way through this year's Sail 250 ports and appreciate any chance we have to connect with others in the maritime world.
 
#Galveston250 #LoveGalveston #GalvestonIsland #GalvestonHistory
    âš“ Kick off @galveston250 in style! Join us at th âš“ Kick off @galveston250 in style!
 
Join us at the Galveston Historic Seaport for a special kickoff party aboard the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA—complete with food, drinks, music, and more.
 
You're invited to celebrate the start of ELISSA’s historic 2026 voyage and be part of something truly unforgettable. Your ticket supports the preservation of this iconic vessel and its maritime programs. Secure your spot at galveston250.com. 
 
#Galveston250 #1877ELISSA #TallShips #GalvestonHistory #GalvestonIsland
    One of last year's crowd favorite properties, the One of last year's crowd favorite properties, the 1886 Mollie Walters House, returns for this year's tour! Take a sneak peek at the work that's gone into this amazing home in preparation for this year.

Featured as a restoration in progress and now showcased as a completed project, this two-story, fifteen-room bordello was built in 1886 by madam Mollie Walters. The house is one of the last remnants of Galveston’s infamous red-light district, once known as “The Line” during the island’s “Open City” days. Located in Galveston’s Central Business District, the Mollie Walters house is listed individually on the National Register of Historic Places (1984).

The 52nd annual tour kicks off this Saturday! Get your tickets now at galvestonhistory.org/homestour.
 
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    Merchant tailor Adolph Nitsch and his wife, Lena, Merchant tailor Adolph Nitsch and his wife, Lena, built this Victorian house with an entry framed by a center double-gallery to replace their residence destroyed by Galveston’s Great Fire of 1885. Early German immigrants to the city, the couple had resided on the block since 1872. After Nitsche’s untimely death in the summer of 1900, Lena endured the 1900 Storm, which severely damaged the house. Lena oversaw repairs to the building that was later enlarged. The house is in the East End Historic District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places (1975).

The 1886 Adolph and Lena Nitsche House is just one of ten incredible historic residences being shown at this year's Galveston Historic Homes Tour. Head to www.galvestonhistory.org/homestour for a peek at all the homes, special events, and more. Discount tickets end Friday, April 24!
 
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    The 2026 Live at St. Joseph’s series kicks off ton The 2026 Live at St. Joseph’s series kicks off tonight with Grammy Award-winning artist @amandapearlshires. We’re down to a handful of tickets remaining for this debut performance in one of Galveston’s favorite listening rooms. Get them and all of the details at Galveston history.org!
 
#galvestonhistory #lovegalveston #galvestonisland
    Along with the rest of the world, we've been watch Along with the rest of the world, we've been watching @NASAArtemis II's voyage around the moon. The roots of space exploration are tied deeply to those of sailing. #GalvestonHistory has enjoyed a long partnership with @NASA over the years, hosting astronauts, engineers, and more as they learn maritime skills that translate to their work well beyond our waters. Galveston's own @astro_christina as well as Catherine "Cady" Coleman, who graciously took a piece of ELISSA with her to the International Space Station during her time there in 2011, have spent time onboard the Official Tall Ship of Texas. Cheers to Koch and all of the crew on their return to Earth. We're ready to welcome them on board our ship any time.
 
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    The 1886 Frederick and Mary Beissner House, locate The 1886 Frederick and Mary Beissner House, located in the East End Historic District, is one of the most vibrant examples of our Victorian architecture. 

English architect William Herbert  Roystone (1856-1922) designed this elaborate Queen Anne house for cotton clerk Frederick Beissner and his wife, Mary. The building features a diagonally set front entrance gallery, imbricated shingles and lavish trim in a sunflower motif that reoccurs in the cross-gabled roof. Roystone worked in Galveston from 1886 to 1890 and was briefly associated with the office of Nicholas Clayton. The Texas Historical Commission designated the Beissner house a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1990.

This home, and nine other privately owned homes, are featured on this year's Galveston Historic Homes Tour. For those guests who would like a tour of this house with a little extra, be sure to reserve a seat at the dinner table for our History on Tap dinner here on Saturday, May 9th! Information, reservations, and tickets are available at galvestonhistory.org/homestour.
 
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    Trivia night returns tonight to the Galveston Hist Trivia night returns tonight to the Galveston Historic Seaport, and do we have a surprise for you! The team placing highest this month and next will take home a coveted 4-pack of Revue Weekend VIP passes. Bring your brain trust talent and join us for this month's Smarty Pints Trivia Night. Doors open at 6, and trivia starts at 6:30 with free admission to the pier for a sunset toast.
 
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