Galveston Historical Foundation
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. GHF now has over 2,000 memberships representing individuals, families, and businesses across Texas, the US, and abroad. The foundation exerts a profound impact on the culture and economy of Galveston.
Amenities
- Family Friendly
- Historic
- Local Owned
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May 3 to May 4
Step inside the historic homes that withstood the Great Storm of 1900 during Galveston’s beloved Historic Homes Tour. Held over two…
May 3
Join us at the historic 1838 Menard House for a Kentucky Derby Watch Party! Sip on classic mint juleps, enjoy a…
May 3
Strand Movie Nights return in 2025 to Galveston Historical Foundation's Hendley Green Park! You’ll experience movies at dusk with free admission…
May 3, 2025, Jun 14, 2025, Jul 26, 2025, Aug 16, 2025, Sep 20, 2025
May 6
Houston architect Howard Barnstone, author of The Galveston That Was (1966), and the New York architect Philip Johnson, one of the…
Jun 7
Presented by Greg Samford, David O’Neal, and Lillie Little (members of GHF’s African American Heritage Committee), this Juneteenth mini-lecture is held…
Jun 14
Presented by Ella Lewis (member of GHF’s African American Heritage Committee), this Juneteenth mini-lecture is held in Galveston’s Juneteenth Exhibit –…
Jun 17
Join us for a Juneteenth 2025 celebration on the historic grounds of the 1838 Menard House—the oldest residence in Galveston—where history…
Jun 21
Presented by Tommie Boudreaux (member of GHF’s African American Heritage Committee), this Juneteenth mini-lecture is held in Galveston’s Juneteenth Exhibit –…
Jun 24
The PVIL existed from 1920-1970 to govern extracurricular activities for Black high schools in Texas during segregation. This presentation will highlight…
Jun 28
Presented by Diane Henderson (member of GHF’s African American Heritage Committee), this Juneteenth mini-lecture is held in Galveston's Juneteenth Exhibit -…
Jul 22
Transcending race, religion and nationality, the Underground Railroad (UGRR) joined the American ideals of liberty and freedom expressed in the Declaration…
