Galveston Island Guide
History
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1.8KRosenberg Library Treasure: U.S.S. Texas
February 2019 Treasure of the Month: U.S.S. Texas During the month of February, Rosenberg Library will exhibit items related to the naval battleship...
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10Spooky Spring Inspired by City Wide Ghost Hunt, March 13th
March 13th: City Wide Ghost Hunt sponsored by Galveston Lantern Tours Join the Historic Downtown District Ghost Hunt, where you can hear...
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341All Aboard the ‘Harborside Express” Every Saturday at Galveston Railroad Museum
Galveston Train Rides Every Saturday! Every Saturday, weather permitting, Galveston Railroad Museum, located at 2602 Sante Fe Place, Downtown Galveston, offers train...
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861FREE! Feb. 9th: “Shaving Cream Creations” at Oil Rig Museum
On the second Saturday of every month, 10am-3pm, the Ocean Star celebrates Family Day. Each Family Day focuses on a different theme...
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16The Perfect Tour for your Sweetheart on Valentine’s Day
Victorian Sweetheart Tour at Bishop’s Palace February 14th (5:45-7pm), Galveston Historical Foundation’s 1892 Bishop’s Palace will open its doors for a special...
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21.2KTree Sculptures: History and Art Combined
Galveston Tree Sculptures On September 13th, 2008, Hurricane Ike covered most of the Island in a tidal surge. The damaging combination of...
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8.0KThings to Do in Galveston on a Rainy Day
By Leah Cast Galveston Island is a beautiful, historic beach destination known for its great weather all year round. But, if you’re...
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5.0KDash Beardsley Ghost Tours of Galveston
Join a haunted ghost tour like no other! Galveston’s oldest and longest-running ghost tour is owned and operated by Dash Beardsley, the...
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198Galveston Hot Spot: “Antiques on Winnie” Celebrates 1 Year
Antiques on Winnie Celebrates One Year Anniversary In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, two sisters seized their opportunity to open a new...
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409Hurricane Tour During Hurricane Season…I Think YES
1900 Hurricane Tour Mark the 118 anniversary of the deadliest natural disaster in American history on this tour! This hour long driving...
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279Sin City of the South Tour
Explore Galveston’s Free State period from 1920-1958 with this hour long tour. Learn the history of gambling, bootlegging, and prostitution in Galveston....
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686Henry Rosenberg’s Gifts to Galveston
Passport To The Past: Henry Rosenberg’s Gifts to Galveston May 2018 marks the 125th anniversary of Henry Rosenberg’s charitable bequests. Rosenberg Library...
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553Coming May 12th: Happy 140th Birthday!!!
Art & Architecture: Honoring the 140th Birthday of Our Building, May 12th Come celebrate the beauty of Art & Architecture at an...
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2.3KGalveston is More Fun When it Rains
Courtesy of Galveston Convention and Visitors Bureau You’ve waited for your vacation at the beach and now it’s raining…what to do, what...
