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Genteel Junque Returns November 13-15

An array of antiques, furniture, and home accessories will be available for sale at GHF's annual Genteel Junque sale of donated items.

1892 Bishop’s Palace Completes Roof Replacment Project

Safeguarding a National Historic Landmark Through Thoughtful Tree Care

Preserving one of America's most celebrated historic homes requires more than restoring stone, wood, and stained glass. It also means carefully managing the surrounding landscape.

A Welcome from GHF 2026-2027 President Tiffany Vaiani

It is with deep gratitude that I stand before you as the incoming president of Galveston Historical Foundation. For me, this moment is both a professional achievement and profoundly personal.

1877 Tall Ship ELISSA Sail Training

GHF Announces Interim Leadership Appointments

GHF Announces Executive Director Transition After Two Decades Of Leadership

Galveston Historical Foundation and The Tremont House Renew Strategic Partnership

Plan A History-Making Galveston Experience

GHF Heritage Preservation Challenge

National Planning Process Launches for Transformative Juneteenth Center in Galveston

GHF’s Will Wright Awarded British Empire Medal

Dickens on The Strand

Galveston Historical Foundation is with 1892 Bishop's Palace and Galveston Historic Seaport : Home of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa.

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Galveston! Here’s what’s happening this weekend:🌞 Thurs., Oct. 29Cemetery Soul Stroll📍 Broadway Cemetery7 p.m.$30Step into Galveston’s past by lantern light on a guided walk through the Broadway Cemetery Historic District.🌞 Fri., Oct. 30Headstone Cleaning & Maintenance 📍 Calvary Cemetery11 a.m. - 1 p.m.$20Set against a historic Nicholas Clayton-designed family vault, this class at Calvary Catholic Cemetery will offer a practical introduction to caring for and maintaining headstones, monuments, and other historic masonry.🌞 Fri., Oct. 30Galveston Ghost Stories at Ashton Villa📍 The 1859 Ashton Villa6:30 p.m. + 8:30 p.m. (two different start times)$45Led by #GalvestonHistory staff, the Ashton Villa ghost tours explore the history and mysteries of the 1859 Broadway beauty.🌞 Sat., Oct. 31Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace📍 1892 Bishop's Palace11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.$40The Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours are the best opportunity the public has to view all floors of the historic property.🌞 Sat., Oct. 31Haunted Harbor Tours📍 Galveston Historic Seaport : Home of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa 4 p.m. + 5:30 p.m. (two different start times)$35Step aboard Galveston Historical Foundation’s SEAGULL II for the original Haunted Harbor Tour through Galveston Bay.🌞 Sat., Oct. 31Trick or Treat at the 1838 Menard House📍 Menard House5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.FreeKick off your Halloween at Galveston’s oldest residence! ...

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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.