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The 1885 Oppermann Mausoleum

A STORY OF FAMILY, ARCHITECTURE, AND GALVESTON BY HALEY LYNCH AND ELISABETH CARROLL PARKS, #GALVESTONHISTORY CONTRIBUTORS he Oppermann Mausoleum cuts an imposing figure. The domed stone vault towers above the modest...

The Storm

The Galveston Fire of ’85 Sheet Music

The Galveston Fire of 1887 began at the Vulcan factory on the corner of Strand and 16th on Friday, November 13, 1885.

1885 Oppermann Vault Now a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

A new historic landmark for Galveston! The 1885 Oppermann Vault was approved by the Texas Historical Commission for a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. The THC awards this designation to buildings at least 50 years old...

Lost and Found

Anatomy of a Victorian

ELISSA: Living History

Playground of the Southwest is Born: Part III

Playground of the Southwest is Born: Part II

Playground of the Southwest is Born: Part I

Galveston Historical Foundation

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A heartfelt thank you to every one of our guests, entertainers, volunteers, vendors, merchants, and lovers of Dickens on the Strand. This year's celebration carried with it so much of everything meaningful about the season that we'll be keeping it in our hearts for another 361 days when we celebrate the 52nd annual event on December 5-6, 2025!We'd love to see your photos of Dickens 2024 and hear your favorite moments. Share away in the comments below! ... See MoreSee Less

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Incorporated in 1954, Galveston Historical Foundation is one of the nation's largest local preservation organizations. Over the last 50 years, the foundation has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, public education, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation and stewardship of historic properties.