Galveston Island, Texas– Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) will hold its second annual sustainability conference, Living On The Edge – Managing Change Through Innovation, on October 22 and 23 in the 1859 Ashton Villa. Reservations are $100 or $25 for students with full details on speakers, agendas and more available at … Read More
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Texas Seaport Museum’s Annual Plankowner’s Syndicate Party and Auction Planned for June 6th
Galveston Island– The 2015 Plankowners’ Syndicate Party and Auction gets underway at Galveston Historical Foundation’s Texas Seaport Museum onSaturday, June 6 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are $70 per person or reserved tables for eight are $650. Reservations are encouraged and may be made online at… Read More
1892 Bishop’s Palace to Host Expanded Guided Tour and “The Art of the Calling Card” Discussion
Galveston Island, Texas– In Victorian Galveston, calling was a ritualized way of visiting friends, navigating society, sending sentiments, and carrying out all communications necessary for a successful social life. A person who didn’t participate or observe the strict rules of calling ran the risk of being categorized as “ill bred,” … Read More
Texas Seaport Museum Hosts “Gunboat Diplomacy: Edwin Moore and the Texas Navy” Lecture
Galveston Island, Texas– Galveston Historical Foundation’s Texas Seaport Museum will present a series of lectures in their new Maritime Education Center, located at Pier 22 and Harborside. The second of three lectures will be held onSunday, January 18 from 2 – 3 p.m. After the presentation there will be … Read More
Texas Seaport Museum Hosts “A Tale of Two Ports” Lecture
Galveston Island, Texas– Galveston Historical Foundation’s Texas Seaport Museum will present a series of lectures in their new Maritime Education Center, located at Pier 22 and Harborside. The first of three lectures will be held onSunday, January 4 from 2 – 3 p.m. After the presentation there will be … Read More