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GHF Heritage Preservation Challenge

The GHF Heritage Preservation Challenge fuels our mission to preserve and revitalize the architectural, cultural and maritime heritage of Galveston.

National Planning Process Launches for Transformative Juneteenth Center in Galveston

GHF’s Will Wright Awarded British Empire Medal

The British Empire Medal is an honor awarded by the United Kingdom as part of the Order of the British Empire. It recognizes hands-on service to the community or outstanding achievement in local, grassroots, and...

Dickens on The Strand

Brush off your bowlers and prepare your petticoats as Galveston Historical Foundation presents the 52nd Annual Dickens on The Strand, held the first weekend in December!

Buckingham Palace VIP Pass

Kevin Russell Live at the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church

Protected: Harry Houdini’s Spiritualism – Livestream

A Welcome from GHF 2025-2026 President Clay Rogers

Gulf Coast Freedom Seekers Story Expands at Galveston Historic Seaport with National Parks Service Program and Exhibit

Galveston Historic House Specialist Continuing Education Course

1877 Tall Ship ELISSA Sail Training

Plan A History-Making Galveston Vacation

Galveston Historical Foundation’s African American Heritage Committee

Fire Safety Sessions for Historic Homes

Galveston Historical Foundation

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From a stable to a visitor's center to our "Galveston's Juneteenth Exhibit - "And Still We Rise"" exhibit, the carriage house of the 1859 Ashton Villa has seen a lot. James Moreau Brown built Ashton Villa in 1859. A significant amount of the brickwork, both in the house and here in the carriage house, was done by a brick mason slave named Aleck. Aleck's story is highlighted at both our Ship To Shore experience at the Galveston Historic Seaport and at "And Still We Rise..." The work being done now, thanks to a matching Texas Preservation Trust Fund grant from Texas Historical Commission, includes new mortar and stainless steel tie rods, ensuring the building continues to tell Aleck's story and others for another 166 years 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.