Holiday Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace

1402 Broadway Avenue J,Galveston TX 77550

17 December, 2021

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A SPECIAL TOUR OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK Step into the 1892 Bishop's Palace for this special tour highlighting the National Historic Landmark's holiday decorations! Featuring six Christmas trees, live greenery, Poinsettias and more, you'll learn about the house and Victorian holiday traditions. Complimentary wine and champagne will be served and photography is encouraged. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour for check-inTickets are non-refundableABOUT THE 1892 BISHOP'S PALACE The Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End Historic District, a National Historic Landmark. The house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places at the national level of significance in the area of architecture. Architectural historians list the Bishop’s Palace as one of the most significant of Victorian residences in the country. Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) was formed as the Galveston Historical Society in 1871 and reincorporated in 1954 as a non-profit organization devoted to historic preservation and history in Galveston County. Over the last 60 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.