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Galveston Pride Month Narratives

As part of Pride month, #GalvestonHistory is showcasing three community stories from individuals and events associated with the LGBTQ community.

Juneteenth and General Orders, No. 3

Tall Ships® Galveston Parade of Sail

Tall Ships® Galveston kicks off with the Parade of Sail on Thursday, April 13th. This publicly viewable parade will showcase the visiting fleet as they make their entrance to Galveston, sailing down Seawall Boulevard...

Plan A History-Making Galveston Visit

Make your Galveston Spring Break 2023 a history-making one with stops at Galveston Historical Foundation's sites and experiences.

Playground of the Southwest is Born: Part I

Iron and Wine at the 1859 St. Joesph’s Church

Edward L. Protz Historic Preservation Internship

TALL SHIPS® GALVESTON Returns April 13-16, 2023

Buckingham Palace VIP Pass | Dickens on The Strand

The 1900 Storm

GHF Annual Meeting

1877 Tall Ship ELISSA Sail Training

“Broadway Beauties” Package Returns in Partnership with the 1895 Moody Mansion

Host An Artist : Galveston Historic Homes Tour

Galveston Historical Foundation

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Another month, another podcast interview with #galvestonhistory historian Jami Durham! Head over to The Alarmist Podcast for their discussion on one of (the?) Galveston's most important historic events, the 1900 Storm. Listen at play.acast.com/s/alarmist/the-aftermath-the-galveston-hurricane-of-1900.New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with author and Galveston cultural historian Jami Durham to discuss the catastrophic Galveston Hurricane of 1900. As an employee of the Galveston Historical Foundation since 1998 and with a background in research and museum management, Jam... ... 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.