Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) is one of the nation's largest local preservation organizations.
Galveston, TX
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"Leave the waves of Galveston, but only if you can..."
@IronAndWine is set to perform at #GalvestonHistory's 1839 St. Joseph's Church on Sunday, May 7. Members get pre-sale tickets through next Monday at galvestonhistory.org/news/ir…. #lovegalveston
One of our favorites is coming back!
I’m so pleased to be going back to the #Dickens on the Strand #festival in #Galveston, Texas this December - my first time back in the US since 2019. I don’t yet know my #Dickensian schedule, but it will all be up on the @GalvHistory website soon. galvestonhistory.org/events/…
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We’re so happy to have a live audience at the Ashton Villa! Thank you @GalvHistory for showing us around the #AndStillWeRise exhibit.
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Today, we're LIVE, 3 pm CT, in #Galveston (the birthplace of #Juneteenth) w/Chair of the Galveston Historical Foundation’s African American Heritage Committee - Tommie Boudreaux @GalvHistory!
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So happy for you, and you looked amazing! #beachrevue
Won 'Crowd's Favorite' at the @galvhistory #BeachRevue -- Really really grateful for my whole island family. 🏆♥️ Thank you!
Yes! Learn about the Pelican Island immigration station and other means of entry into Galveston
The Galveston Historical Foundation currently has an exhibition on immigration into Galveston called, Ship to Shore. @GalvHistory
This is our cover house, and we’re so excited for everyone to see the interior!
Mother-daughter team's 6-year work on 148-year-old house showcased in Galveston Historic Homes Tour @GalvHistory @dianecowen #design chrn.cl/3vYmaHZ
Love this sail plan! Such a gorgeous 📸 of our ship 🥰
Had a blast seeing and setting sail on the Elissa on Galveston Island! Such an amazing ship! #thetexasbucketlist #elissa #galveston
It’s almost time for the #historichomestour! Have you gotten your tickets yet?
The participating homes for the 48th Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour have been announced!
Tours are held from 10AM to 6PM on May 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2022. 💙🏡
See more at visitgalveston.com/blog/galv…
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So glad you loved your trip! Our crew is absolutely amazing 😍
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We’re fully sold out onboard the #1877elissa but we have space for the chase boat!
Go for a sail aboard the Official Tall Ship of Texas!
Elissa, an 1877 iron barque operated by @GalvHistory, is one of the world’s oldest continually sailed vessels.
Limited day-sail spots are available by reservation through April 22. Get tickets: galvestonhistory.org/events/…
ALT Three-masted sailing ship docked on a foggy morning
Hey look! Art done by one of our multi-talented staff members!
This maquette is a model building based on the memories of museums visited by artist Nick Barbee. Each room represents a different memory and features different artwork inside!
⚫ Learn about "Undeniable" at galvestonartscenter.org/nick…
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February is Black History Month, but the African American Heritage Committee of the Galveston Historical Foundation stays focused year round, working on aspects of local history ranging from recovering Rosewood Cemetery to celebrating Juneteenth. galvnews.com/entertainment/a…
It's almost time for the #booksigning at the #1892BishopsPalace with Jason Lee! Learn a bit more at the link below, and if you're interested head to our website to snag a spot 🙂
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When the hurricane of 1900 struck Galveston, islanders took refuge wherever they could. Reportedly, 200 people sheltered in the Landes-McDonough House.
The eclectic Victorian structure with exuberant Romanesque accents is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
📷: 1911
ALT Ghostly old photograph of a fanciful Victorian home with upstairs and downstairs balconies that wrap around the front corner. Several people in light-colored clothing stand on both balconies.