Sacred Places Tour

Galveston Historical Foundation’s Sacred Places Tour returns! The popular tour benefits GHF’s ongoing restoration of St. Joseph’s Church, the oldest wooden church building in Galveston, and the oldest German Catholic church in Texas. A wide range of religious traditions and building styles will be featured, highlighting the island’s rich religious heritage while showcasing the depth and range of Galveston’s sacred architecture. The tour starts at the 1859 Saint Joseph’s Church, 2202 Avenue K. Galveston Historical Foundation staff will have a welcome program beginning at 9 a.m. You can then visit additional locations in the order you choose until 3 p.m.