Galveston Historical Foundation
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Saturday December 20 11:00am - 12:30pm CST
Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace
Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours feature Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of ......More
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Saturday December 20 5:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Holiday Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace
Step into the 1892 Bishop’s Palace for this special tour highlighting the National Historic Landmark’s holiday decorations! The Bishop’s Palace Christmas Tours feature nine Christmas trees, live greenery, Poinsettias, and more. You’ll learn about the house and Victorian......More
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Saturday December 27 11:00am - 12:30pm CST
Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace
Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours feature Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of ......More
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Thursday January 1 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
New Year's Day Open House at the 1892 Bishop's Palace
On January 1st, Galveston Historical Foundation celebrates the New Year at Bishop’s Palace with free admission from 1 to 3 pm. The tradition of an open house at the property started in 1893. Every other year the Gresham family would welcome visitors for a New Year’s Day......More
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Saturday January 3 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
Battle of Galveston Walking Tours
Played out on both land and sea over the course of several hours, the Battle of Galveston, which took place during the early morning hours of January 1, 1863, is widely acknowledged as the most important military event in Galveston’s history. Led by author and historian......More
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Saturday January 3 11:00am - 12:30pm CST
Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace
Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours feature Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of ......More
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Saturday January 3 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Battle of Galveston Walking Tours
Played out on both land and sea over the course of several hours, the Battle of Galveston, which took place during the early morning hours of January 1, 1863, is widely acknowledged as the most important military event in Galveston’s history. Led by author and historian......More
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Sunday January 4 12:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Battle of Galveston Walking Tours
Played out on both land and sea over the course of several hours, the Battle of Galveston, which took place during the early morning hours of January 1, 1863, is widely acknowledged as the most important military event in Galveston’s history. Led by author and historian......More
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Tuesday January 6 11:30am - 1:00pm CST
Rockets, Tanks, and Submarines
The Ingenuity of Civil War Texans Few topics have fascinated American readers more than the Civil War. Occurring as it did at the beginning of a new industrial age, it fostered a wide variety of strange and innovative contraptions that shaped the course of the conflict.......More
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Thursday January 8 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Smarty Pints Trivia Nights
PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT HAVE SMARTY PINTS IN DECEMBER BUT WILL RESUME IN JANUARY OF 2026. Think you’re the know-it-all of Galveston? Come flex those brain muscles and join us for a series of trivia nights supporting Galveston Historical Foundation and the Tall Ship ELI......More