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
Upcoming Events
May 2
Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural history through public tours of privately owned homes during its annual Galveston…
May 9, 2026
May 2
Take a ride through history with Galveston Historical Foundation! Step aboard a historic trolley for a guided ride through Galveston’s architectural…
May 2
Bubbles and Boats with a Splash of History Start your day on the water with Morning Mimosa Harbor Tours, a refined…
May 2
MAKE A RESERVATION FOR DELICIOUS HISTORY Great food has graced these tables before, but never quite like this as Galveston Historical…
May 2
MAKE A RESERVATION FOR DELICIOUS HISTORY Great food has graced these tables before, but never quite like this as Galveston Historical…
May 8
MAKE A RESERVATION FOR DELICIOUS HISTORY Great food has graced these tables before, but never quite like this as Galveston Historical…
May 9
MAKE A RESERVATION FOR DELICIOUS HISTORY Great food has graced these tables before, but never quite like this as Galveston Historical…
May 15
Welcome Aboard For An Evening of Food, Drink, History, and More!The Official Tall Ship of Texas invites you to the Galveston…
May 16
A brash, cocky high school senior, tired of skipping school to spend a boring day at home, is determined to enjoy…
May 30
Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston for the 2026 Strand Summer Series! These movie and music nights…
Jun 5 to Jun 6
Celebrate the start of summer at the annual, vintage-inspired Galveston Beach Revue 2026, featuring the Galveston Bathing Beauties pageant and classic…
Jun 5
Get Schooled on Speakeasy Spirits in the 1920 City National Bank Building Botanical bliss meets vintage vibes! During this special Revue…
Jun 5
A Revue Prevue Party with Drink, Music, Burlesque, and the World-Famous Bathing Beauties! Raise a glass to the 2026 Galveston Island…
Jun 6
Hot rods, rat rods, vintage trailers, and more are lining up to take part in the Galveston Island Revue Weekend car…
Jun 6
Galveston’s vintage celebration of summer returns! Based on Island events from summer seasons past like the Pageant of Pulchritude and Splash…
Jun 17
Join us for a Juneteenth 2026 celebration on the historic grounds of the 1838 Menard House—the oldest residence in Galveston—where history…
