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 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
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 20
Hidden Figures is a biographical drama that tells the true story of three brilliant African-American women—Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary…
Jul 11
Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston for the 2026 Strand Summer Series! These movie and music nights…
Jul 18
Capt. Jack Sparrow arrives at Port Royal in the Caribbean without a ship or crew. His timing is inopportune, however, because…
