Galveston Historical Foundation

Austin Gaston Live: Summer at the Seaport
2026-07-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

Sunset Harbor Cruise: Summer at the Seaport
2026-07-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-25 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-31 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-01 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-07 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-15 18:30 - 20:30 and 5 more dates | Galveston Historic Seaport, 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
Experience Galveston Harbor in its most beautiful light aboard our new Sunset Harbor Cruise. As the sun dips below the horizon, enjoy a relaxing evening with unforgettable views (and a dolphin or two!) on the water, filled with some stories of Galveston’s incredible history.

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

Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace
2026-07-25 11:00 - 12:30 | 1892 Bishop’s Palace, 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, 77550, 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 per person.
Built 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.

The Princess Bride - Strand Summer Series
2026-08-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Hendley Green, 2028 Strand Street, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
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.
ABOUT THE PRINCESS BRIDE | 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.

Seaport Sunset Happy Hour: Summer at the Seaport
2026-08-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Galveston Historic Seaport, 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
Experience the beauty of a Galveston sunset at Sunsets at the Seaport, a family-friendly monthly evening at the Galveston Historic Seaport. Enjoy FREE pier admission with docside games, music, activities, and the best view of Galveston’s harbor sunset!
Learn more about a summer full of historic seaport family-friendly fun at galvestonhistory.org/seaportsummer!

The Derailers - Strand Summer Series
2026-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Saengerfest Park, 2302 The Strand, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
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.
ABOUT THE DERAILERS | The Derailers are a high-energy country band known for their irresistible blend of honky-tonk, rockabilly, and roots-driven twang, channeling the spirit of classic country while delivering a fresh, road-tested sound. Formed in Texas and shaped by deep influences from Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and the Bakersfield tradition, the band gained national attention with a string of acclaimed albums and charting singles in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including Reverb Deluxe and Here Come the Derailers. Celebrated for tight harmonies, infectious rhythms, and electrifying live shows, The Derailers have toured extensively and earned a loyal following by staying true to country music’s dancehall roots while keeping it loud, fun, and unapologetically authentic.

Smarty Pints Trivia Nights
2026-08-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Galveston Historic Seaport, 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT HAVE SMARTY PINTS IN DECEMBER BUT WILL RESUME IN JANUARY OF 2026.

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 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.

Bring your besties, your brainiacs, and maybe even your “lucky guessers.” With categories ranging from local history to pop culture, there’s something for everyone.

Smarty Pints Trivia Night
2026-08-13 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.

Yoga on the Pier: Summer at the Seaport
2026-08-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Galveston Historic Seaport, 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
Unwind by the water this summer at the Galveston Historic Seaport. Yoga on the Pier, part of our new Summer at the Seaport series, welcomes instructor Cece Rodriguez for a relaxing, all-levels yoga session overlooking Galveston Harbor.

Doors open at 7:30 pm with yoga from 7:45-8:30. After class, participants are invited to cool down with an optional cold plunge experience before the evening concludes at 9:00 PM.

Bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and enjoy a peaceful sunset workout in one of Galveston’s most unique waterfront settings. Free to the public!
Learn more about a summer full of historic seaport family-friendly fun at galvestonhistory.org/seaportsummer!

Plein Air on the Pier: Summer at the Seaport
2026-08-27 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!

Carrie Rodriguez Live at St. Joseph's w/ Hotel of 10,000 Stars Screening
2026-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 | 1859 St. Joseph’s Church, 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
ABOUT HOTEL OF 10,000 STARS

Hotel of 10,000 Stars is a short documentary that highlights the people who are tasked with doing the difficult and dangerous work of putting food on our tables. It serves as a window into the supply chain and a complex web of systems that make up this industry, allowing viewers to peek into the lives of the people whose livelihoods and health are forever intertwined with it. Learn more at centerforpeople.com.

ABOUT CARRIE RODRIGUEZ

Carrie Rodriguez, a composer, violinist, and singer from Austin, Texas, finds beauty in the cross-pollination of diverse traditions. She melds fiery fiddle playing, electrifying vocals, and a fresh interpretation of new and classic songs with an “Ameri-Chicana” attitude. Carrie began playing the violin at age 5; by age 10, she had performed as part of a group at Carnegie Hall, and she continued on the classical track in her first year at Oberlin Conservatory. She then shifted gears to pursue her love affair with the fiddle—staying true to her Texas roots—at the Berklee College of Music.

As a singer-songwriter, she has released 5 solo studio albums, 3 duet albums with the legendary Chip Taylor (author of “Wild Thing” and “Angel of the Morning”), and 2 live albums. Her last full-length solo recording, the bilingual Lola, was heralded as “the perfect bicultural album” and was included in NPR’s Best Albums of 2016, as well as Rolling Stone’s Best Country Albums of the Year. Carrie has performed on stages across North America and Europe, as well as on programs such as PBS’s Austin City Limits, The Tonight Show, and NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts.

In 2017, Carrie founded a highly acclaimed ongoing concert series at the Paramount State Theatre in Austin, Texas, called Laboratorio; a celebration and exploration of Latine culture. Her most recent work has been as a composer and lyricist for an original musical, ¡Americano!, which chronicles the true story of an inspiring DREAMer named Tony Valdovinos. The musical enjoyed a successful 6-week run off-Broadway at New York City’s New World Stages in June 2022, and also earned Rodriguez a nomination for a 2022 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music. Carrie lives in Austin with her husband and frequent musical collaborator, Luke Jacobs, and their 9-year-old son, Cruz.
