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Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace
Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace
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 […]
Greyhounds – Strand Summer Series
Greyhounds – Strand Summer Series
Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston for the 2025 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.
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The Path to Jazz with Dandy Wellington
The Path to Jazz with Dandy Wellington
Join bandleader Dandy Wellington for a discussion on slavery’s impact on spiritual music, how many of those songs found their way into the jazz canon, and the origins of spiritual music in a secular setting. Virtual tickets are available for guests who want to view the livestream but are not members. A link with instructions […]
Juneteenth Mini-Lecture: Prairie View Interscholastic League
Juneteenth Mini-Lecture: Prairie View Interscholastic League
Presented by Greg Samford, David O’Neal, and Lillie Little (members of GHF’s African American Heritage Committee), this Juneteenth mini-lecture is held in Galveston's Juneteenth Exhibit - "And Still We Rise..." and touches on various pieces of history, connecting to Juneteenth and Galveston Island. During June, we will feature weekly mini-lectures each Saturday inside the exhibit. […]
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Smarty Pints Trivia Nights
Smarty Pints Trivia Nights
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 […]
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Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace
Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace
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 […]
Juneteenth Mini-Lecture: Lost Restaurants of Galveston’s African American Community
Juneteenth Mini-Lecture: Lost Restaurants of Galveston’s African American Community
Presented by Ella Lewis (member of GHF’s African American Heritage Committee), this Juneteenth mini-lecture is held in Galveston's Juneteenth Exhibit - "And Still We Rise..." and touches on various pieces of history, connecting to Juneteenth and Galveston Island. During June, we will feature weekly mini-lectures each Saturday inside the exhibit. Lectures are included in your […]
Soul – Strand Summer Series
Soul – Strand Summer Series
Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston for the 2025 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.
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The Underground Railroad and Living History with the Buffalo Soldiers
The Underground Railroad and Living History with the Buffalo Soldiers
FREE ADMISSION! Join us for a Juneteenth 2025 celebration on the historic grounds of the 1838 Menard House—the oldest residence in Galveston—where history comes alive through outdoor programs and living history reenactments. Discover the stories of Juneteenth and the Underground Railroad as interpreters portray the voices of freedom-seekers and trailblazers who shaped our nation’s journey […]
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Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace
Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace
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 […]
Juneteenth Mini-Lecture: Notable African Americans of Galveston
Juneteenth Mini-Lecture: Notable African Americans of Galveston
Presented by Tommie Boudreaux (member of GHF’s African American Heritage Committee), this Juneteenth mini-lecture is held in Galveston's Juneteenth Exhibit - "And Still We Rise..." and touches on various pieces of history, connecting to Juneteenth and Galveston Island. During June, we will feature weekly mini-lectures each Saturday inside the exhibit. Lectures are included in your […]
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Galveston’s Courville Stadium and the Prairie View Interscholastic League
Galveston’s Courville Stadium and the Prairie View Interscholastic League
The PVIL existed from 1920-1970 to govern extracurricular activities for Black high schools in Texas during segregation. This presentation will highlight the all-star football games played in high school stadiums across the state, of which Galveston’s Kermit Courville stadium remains the sole survivor of the era.
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Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace
Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace
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 […]
Juneteenth Mini-Lecture: Reedy Chapel’s Juneteenth Association
Juneteenth Mini-Lecture: Reedy Chapel’s Juneteenth Association
Presented by Diane Henderson (member of GHF’s African American Heritage Committee), this Juneteenth mini-lecture is held in Galveston's Juneteenth Exhibit - "And Still We Rise..." and touches on various pieces of history, connecting to Juneteenth and Galveston Island. During June, we will feature weekly mini-lectures each Saturday inside the exhibit. Lectures are included in your […]