Architecture & Design
Houston Temple Vigil at the Orange Show World Headquarters
The Orange Show World Headquarters 5330 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Orange Show World Headquarters opens its campus every Thursday evening for a weekly vigil at the temporary art installation, the Houston Temple, created by California sculptor and Orange Show artist-in-residence David Best. Best is known for the immense temples he creates from elaborately pattered salvaged wood. Constructed all over the globe, these monumental public […]
Broadway Beauties Walking Tour in Historic Galveston
Moody Mansion 2618 Broadway Ave J, Galvestion, TX, United StatesStarting at the Moody Mansion, Galveston Historical Foundation hosts a 90-minute guided Broadway Beauties Walking Tour that takes groups by 20 of Galveston’s most elegant mansions to learn about their original families, their impact on the city, and how a small group of gifted architects shaped the Galveston of today. From the Moody Mansion on […]
Sacred Places Walking Tour in Historic Galveston
1859 St. Joseph's German Catholic Church 2202 Avenue K, Galveston, TX, United StatesStarting at the 1859 St. Joseph’s German Catholic Church, Galveston Historical Foundation hosts a 60-minute guided Sacred Places Walking Tour, leading groups to visit a dozen of the most historic places of worship around downtown Galveston. Groups will learn learn the history of those denominations and their clergy, from Sumner Bacon—the first Presbyterian missionary in […]
Houston Temple Vigil at the Orange Show World Headquarters
The Orange Show World Headquarters 5330 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Orange Show World Headquarters opens its campus every Thursday evening for a weekly vigil at the temporary art installation, the Houston Temple, created by California sculptor and Orange Show artist-in-residence David Best. Best is known for the immense temples he creates from elaborately pattered salvaged wood. Constructed all over the globe, these monumental public […]
Houston Temple Vigil at the Orange Show World Headquarters
The Orange Show World Headquarters 5330 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Orange Show World Headquarters opens its campus every Thursday evening for a weekly vigil at the temporary art installation, the Houston Temple, created by California sculptor and Orange Show artist-in-residence David Best. Best is known for the immense temples he creates from elaborately pattered salvaged wood. Constructed all over the globe, these monumental public […]
Houston Temple Vigil at the Orange Show World Headquarters
The Orange Show World Headquarters 5330 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Orange Show World Headquarters opens its campus every Thursday evening for a weekly vigil at the temporary art installation, the Houston Temple, created by California sculptor and Orange Show artist-in-residence David Best. Best is known for the immense temples he creates from elaborately pattered salvaged wood. Constructed all over the globe, these monumental public […]
Houston Temple Vigil at the Orange Show World Headquarters
The Orange Show World Headquarters 5330 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Orange Show World Headquarters opens its campus every Thursday evening for a weekly vigil at the temporary art installation, the Houston Temple, created by California sculptor and Orange Show artist-in-residence David Best. Best is known for the immense temples he creates from elaborately pattered salvaged wood. Constructed all over the globe, these monumental public […]
Full Moon Tour of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace
1892 Bishop’s Palace 1402 Broadway, Galveston, TX, United StatesGalveston Historical Foundation hosts a unique Full Moon Tour of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace, including the third floor, to discover how the architectural gem takes on a completely different look in the moonlight. Architectural historians consider the 1892 Bishop’s Palace one of the country's most significant Victorian residences. Bishop’s Palace (also known as Gresham House) […]
Cemetery Tours at Calvary Cemetery
Calvary Catholic Cemetery 2506 65th St, Galveston, United StatesGalveston Historical Foundation (GHF) hosts a series of 60-minute ghost tours that explore one of the island's most noted cemeteries, Calvary Catholic Cemetery. The cemetery is the burial place of Nicholas Clayton, home to GHF's Oppermann Mausoleum, and more historic sites. Led by an authorized Galveston History guide, the tour will take visitors through the […]
Houston Temple Vigil at the Orange Show World Headquarters
The Orange Show World Headquarters 5330 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Orange Show World Headquarters opens its campus every Thursday evening for a weekly vigil at the temporary art installation, the Houston Temple, created by California sculptor and Orange Show artist-in-residence David Best. Best is known for the immense temples he creates from elaborately pattered salvaged wood. Constructed all over the globe, these monumental public […]
Cemetery Tours at Calvary Cemetery
Calvary Catholic Cemetery 2506 65th St, Galveston, United StatesGalveston Historical Foundation (GHF) hosts a series of 60-minute ghost tours that explore one of the island's most noted cemeteries, Calvary Catholic Cemetery. The cemetery is the burial place of Nicholas Clayton, home to GHF's Oppermann Mausoleum, and more historic sites. Led by an authorized Galveston History guide, the tour will take visitors through the […]
Elissa’s 147th Birthday Party at Galveston Historic Seaport
Galveston Historic Seaport 2200 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX, United StatesGalveston Historical Foundation celebrates 147 years of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa with a big birthday party at Galveston Historic Seaport. Tickets to the annual event include complimentary craft beer fromSaint Arnold Brewing, food, custom birthday cake, live music from Houston’s Buxton, and a shipload more from us at Admission Tickets are $65. Order tickets […]
Trick or Treat at the 1838 Menard House
1838 Michel B. Menard House 1605 33rd St, Galveston, TX, United StatesGalveston Historical Foundation (GHF) opens the gates of the island's oldest residence, the 1838 Menard House, to welcome trick-or-treaters for free, history-making fun. Individual bags of candy will be given to young guests. The house will not be open for tours during this time. Haunted History The trick-or-treat experience is final part of Galveston Historical […]
Houston Temple Vigil at the Orange Show World Headquarters
The Orange Show World Headquarters 5330 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Orange Show World Headquarters opens its campus every Thursday evening for a weekly vigil at the temporary art installation, the Houston Temple, created by California sculptor and Orange Show artist-in-residence David Best. Best is known for the immense temples he creates from elaborately pattered salvaged wood. Constructed all over the globe, these monumental public […]