Galveston Historical Foundation Events

Monday August 18 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT

Menard Hall, 3302 Avenue O, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States

Galveston Historic House Specialist Continuing Education Course

Ready to level up your historic property realty sales and marketing? Presented in partnership with Galveston Association of REALTORS® and Texas REALTORS, this continuing education course familiarizes realtors with Galveston’s architecture and history, as well as the inf......More

Menard Hall, 3302 Avenue O, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States

Wednesday August 20 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT

1859 Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, 77550, United States

Fact Vs. Fiction in Galveston History

Join us for a lively lunchtime lecture that separates tall tales from true history as we dive into the colorful past of Galveston Island! From pirate legends and buried treasure to the bustling days of “the Wall Street of the South,” we’ll explore what’s fact, what’s fi......More

1859 Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, 77550, United States

Saturday August 23 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT

1892 Bishop’s Palace, 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States

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

1892 Bishop’s Palace, 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States

Saturday August 30 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT

1892 Bishop’s Palace, 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States

Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace

1892 Bishop’s Palace, 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States

Wednesday September 3 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT

1859 Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, 77550, United States

Hurricane History & The 1900 Storm

The 1900 Storm remains one of Galveston’s defining moments and a touchstone for people’s understanding of the island. Space City Weather’s Matt Lanza will join in this 125th Anniversary Presentation of The Great Storm, speaking on the meteorological history of the great......More

1859 Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, 77550, United States

Thursday September 4 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT

1920 City National Bank Building, 2219 Market, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States

Tropical Meteorology and The Oleander City

The City of Galveston is steeped in history, much of which has been shaped by the hurricanes and tropical storms that have struck the Upper Texas Coast since the city’s founding in 1839. These powerful weather events have left an indelible mark—not only on Galveston itself, but also on the evolution of tropical meteorology as a science. This presentation will explore the city’s hurricane history and highlight the critical role the region has played in advancing the meteorological knowledge and tools that have gone on to save countless lives. ABOUT CAMERON SELF | Cameron Self is a meteorologist at the Houston-Galveston National Weather Service. A native of the Carolinas, his fascination with hurricanes took root at an early age. He studied physics and meteorology at the College of Charleston and earned a Master’s degree from UNC Charlotte, focusing on tornadoes spawned by tropical systems. Cameron began his career in the private sector as a tropical meteorologist in 2014 before transitioning to public service in 2022 at the Houston-Galveston National Weather Service. ABOUT THE 1900 STORM | On September 8, 1900, Galveston, Texas, was devastated by the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history when a massive hurricane made landfall on the island. With winds estimated at over 140 miles per hour and a storm surge that swallowed much of the city, the hurricane claimed the lives of more than 6,000 residents and destroyed thousands of homes. At the time, Galveston was a thriving port city and one of the most important commercial hubs on the Gulf Coast. The storm not only reshaped the island physically—with the construction of a seawall and the raising of the city’s elevation—but also altered its trajectory, as economic dominance shifted inland to Houston. The 1900 Storm remains a defining chapter in Galveston’s history, a somber reminder of nature’s power and the islanders’ enduring resilience. ABOUT GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION | Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) was formed as the Galveston Historical Society in 1871 and merged with a new organization formed in 1954 as a non-profit entity devoted to historic preservation and history in Galveston County. Over the last sixty years, GHF has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation, coastal resiliency and stewardship of historic properties. GHF embraces a broader vision of history and architecture that encompasses advancements in environmental and natural sciences and their intersection with historic buildings and coastal life and conceives of history as an engaging story of individual lives and experiences on Galveston Island from the 19th century to the present day.

1920 City National Bank Building, 2219 Market, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States

Saturday September 6 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT

1892 Bishop’s Palace, 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States

The Great Storm Open House Tour

Join Galveston Historical Foundation in commemorating the 125th anniversary of the 1900 Storm with a special open house event at four of the island’s most historic landmarks. Guests are invited to explore these beloved locations, each of which withstood the deadliest natural disaster in American history. This unique opportunity offers a powerful reflection on Galveston’s resilience, with each property sharing stories of survival, recovery, and the lives forever changed by The Great Storm. PARTICIPATING PROPERTIES 1892 Bishop’s Palace (1402 Broadway) **TOUR CHECK-IN**1838 Menard House (1605 33rd Street)1859 St. Joseph’s Church (2202 Avenue K)1859 Ashton Villa (2328 Broadway)1895 Moody Mansion (2618 Broadway) ABOUT THE 1900 STORM | On September 8, 1900, Galveston, Texas, was devastated by the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history when a massive hurricane made landfall on the island. With winds estimated at over 140 miles per hour and a storm surge that swallowed much of the city, the hurricane claimed the lives of more than 6,000 residents and destroyed thousands of homes. At the time, Galveston was a thriving port city and one of the most important commercial hubs on the Gulf Coast. The storm not only reshaped the island physically—with the construction of a seawall and the raising of the city’s elevation—but also altered its trajectory, as economic dominance shifted inland to Houston. The 1900 Storm remains a defining chapter in Galveston’s history, a somber reminder of nature’s power and the islanders’ enduring resilience. ABOUT GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION | Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) was formed as the Galveston Historical Society in 1871 and merged with a new organization formed in 1954 as a non-profit entity devoted to historic preservation and history in Galveston County. Over the last sixty years, GHF has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation, coastal resiliency and stewardship of historic properties. GHF embraces a broader vision of history and architecture that encompasses advancements in environmental and natural sciences and their intersection with historic buildings and coastal life and conceives of history as an engaging story of individual lives and experiences on Galveston Island from the 19th century to the present day.

1892 Bishop’s Palace, 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States

Saturday September 6 10:15am - 11:15am CDT

Galveston Historic Seaport, 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States

1900 Storm Harbor Tours

Step aboard SEAGULL II and trace the waterfront forever reshaped by the 1900 Storm. As we cruise the harbor, you’ll hear authentic, research-driven histories of the people and places that faced the Great Storm. Each story connects today’s view to eyewitness accounts and......More

Galveston Historic Seaport, 2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States

Saturday September 6 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT

1892 Bishop’s Palace, 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States

Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace

1892 Bishop’s Palace, 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States

Saturday September 6 6:00pm - 9:00pm CDT

The Depot on Market, 3304 Market, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States

Market Street Social | 125th Anniversary Event

Marking 125 years since The Great Storm, we’re bringing the community together for an evening celebrating the historic strength and resilience of the Galveston community, featuring local food pop-ups, live music, a special announcement, and more! With stories of surviva......More

The Depot on Market, 3304 Market, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States

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