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51st Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour

Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to the Island's architectural history at its 51st Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour.

Fire Safety Sessions for Historic Homes

The Silk Stocking Historic District and The 1857 George Ball House

The Silk Stocking Historic District, est. 1975 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996, is home to the 1857 Ball House.

Juneteenth 2025

Join Galveston Historical Foundation for Juneteenth 2025 and our series of lectures, events, livestreams, and more the entire month of June!

1877 Tall Ship ELISSA Sail Training

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Edward L. Protz Historic Preservation Internship

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2024 SACRED PLACES TOUR

Galveston Historical Foundation

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Say hello to the 1899 Felix and Eva Mistrot House, the 51st Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour cover house!George Stowe designed this high-raised two-story house for retail clothing merchant Felix Mistrot and his wife, Eva. Notable features of Stowe’s design include massive concrete plastered basement arches and a delicately trimmed one-story verandah that leads to a circular bay before wrapping around the south elevation of the house to face the side garden. After the 1900 Storm, the Mistrot house briefly became a hospital for West End residents. The owners later lifted the house during the island’s grade-raising that followed completion of Galveston’s iconic seawall.This and eight other historic homes will be on display the first two weekends in May. Head over to www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-historic-homes-tour/tour-homes for advance discount tickets, details, and more! ... 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.

Category - News

51st Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour

Fire Safety Sessions for Historic Homes

The Silk Stocking Historic District and The 1857 George Ball House

Juneteenth 2025

1877 Tall Ship ELISSA Sail Training

Galvescan

Protected: Bishop’s Palace Roof Restoration – Livestream

Plan A History-Making Galveston Vacation

Shop History

Victorian Bed Races

Edward L. Protz Historic Preservation Internship

Smarty Pints Trivia Nights

Jessie May McGuire Dent Marker Dedication Ceremony

2024 SACRED PLACES TOUR

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