THE PARTY ISN’T ENDING, IT’S EVOLVING!
After many glitter-soaked years of beads, brass, and legendary revelry, Galveston Historical Foundation is turning the page, and turning up the charm, with The Bettie Ball. If you loved the spirit of Menardi Gras!, rest easy: the music, costumes, cocktails, and carefree Mardi Gras mischief you know and adore are all coming along for the ride. The Bettie Ball keeps the heart of the party beating—bold style, historic surroundings, and a dance floor that doesn’t quit—while adding a fresh name and a few new surprises worthy of a grand soirée. Same joyful chaos, same reason to dress to impress, same unforgettable night… just with a new crown jewel. So grab your krewe, dust off your dancing shoes, and follow the beads to The Bettie Ball.ABOUT GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) was formed as the Galveston Historical Society in 1871 and merged with a new organization formed in 1954 as a non-profit entity devoted to historic preservation and history in Galveston County. Over the last seventy years, GHF has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation, museum development, and heritage tourism. GHF embraces a broader vision of history and architecture that encompasses advancements in environmental and natural sciences and their intersection with historic buildings and coastal life, and continues to lead on local, state, and national levels with research-driven programs that build awareness of preservation’s role in cultural identity and stewardship across generations.
