48th Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour

2002 Strand,Galveston TX 77550

07 May, 2022

Description

Explore Galveston Island's Architectural History! Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston Island’s architectural history through public tours of privately owned homes during its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour. Tickets are $30 for GHF members, $35 for general public until May 2nd, and $40 the week of the tour and day of. Participating Homes & Locations Our 2022 lineup will be announced in March.Event Details Tours are only held on May 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2022. General tour hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day of the tour. No tours are given during the week. Tickets are non-refundable.Admission is good for both weekends of the tour. However, you are not able to tour a home twice.Tours can start at any of the homes and you are able to view them in the order you prefer. Masks inside the homes and social distancing outside the homes is recommended.Tickets are not sold for individual homes. There are no discounts for children; infants in arms are free.Parking is available near each tour home on a first-come, first-serve basis. No shuttle service is offered.Please wear soft-soled shoes to minimize harm to floors. Hats, umbrellas, and sunscreen are highly suggested.In case of inclement weather, the tour may be discontinued temporarily or for the remainder of the day.Smoking, photos, food, drinks, and pets are not permitted.ABOUT 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. 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.