1859 Ashton Villa

Take a look through some of Galveston Historical Foundation's collections in this special showing led by Denise Alexander. From well-known family items to historic surprises and more, Denise shares the stories behind some of her favorite pieces in the GHF collection.

This lecture will explore the different types of Historic Decorative Finishes on interiors and architectural surfaces, the techniques used to uncover and replicate them, and their importance in relation to preserving historic spaces. The discovery and implementation of these finishes into a historic preservation plan is essential in retaining the artistic, aesthetic, and cultural significance […]

Join authors Tommie Boudreaux and Alice Gatson as they present the newest book from Galveston Historical Foundation’s African American Heritage Committee. Both authors will speak on the book and then be available for signing. Admission to And Still We Rise…is free for purchasers.

Galveston was one of the 48 known ports of entry in the U.S. for enslaved Africans who survived the transatlantic crossing. The Middle Passage Marker is housed by the Galveston Historical Foundation and is located at the Galveston Historic Seaport. This marker commemorates enslaved Africans in Galveston during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, […]