Saengerfest Park

08/01/2024

It's a double-shot of Dale Watson this weekend on ! Join Dale and His Lonestars for a FREE show Saturday night at Saengerfest Park as part of our Strand Summer Series. We have a handful of VIP packages available for this one, which include a reserved viewing area, complimentary beverages, meet-and-greet access, and more!

Then, head over to the 1859 St. Joseph's Church on Sunday for a solo acoustic show in one of Galveston's favorite listening rooms. Both shows start around 6:30, and tickets and details are available at galvestonhistory.org!

07/29/2024

Congratulations and welcome to GHF's 2024-2025 board members and chairpersons!

07/13/2024

All sites and attractions are open as regularly scheduled! Head to galvestonhistory.org for details, tickets, and more.

07/12/2024

Although Galveston Historical Foundation's properties didn't experience significant damage, some locations are still without power, and other events have been rescheduled. Also, all GHF phone lines are still inoperable. Please contact [email protected] or leave your comments and questions below. We will update as additional properties come online.

- Historic Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch is open! Online purchase online at galvestonhistory.org.

- The 1892 Bishop's Palace is open daily.

- The Architectural Salvage Warehouse is open for regularly scheduled days and hours.

- Saengerfest Park and Hendley Green are open with food truck options at Hendley Green.

- Moody Mansion is open daily.

- Movie Night in the Park is moved from this Saturday to next weekend, July 20.

- Historic Waking Tours are canceled for this weekend and will resume on July 27 & 28.

- Galveston Historic Seaport : Home of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa is closed due to lack of power.

- Galveston's Juneteenth Exhibit - "And Still We Rise" is closed due to lack of power.

Full organization details are available at galvestonhistory.org.

07/10/2024

Galveston Historical Foundation update! The Broadway Beauties of the 1892 Bishop's Palace and Moody Mansion are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last tour ticket sold at 4 p.m.

The Galveston Historic Seaport : Home of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa is closed today due to a lack of power at the site. The 1877 ELISSA weathered the storm without issue, and both the ship, Galveston Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch, and Ship To Shore will reopen as soon as power is restored.

Galveston's Juneteenth Exhibit - "And Still We Rise" is also closed due to the effects of the Hurricane.

Finally, our Strand Summer Series will return this Saturday with a free movie night featuring Roman Holiday at sunset on The Strand.

Details on all of these sites and events are available at galvestonhistory.org.

07/06/2024

Two Tons of Steel tonight! Join Galveston Historical Foundation at Saengerfest Park tonight for a FREE performance starting at 6:30 p.m. A limited number of VIP tickets are available that include two complimentary drink tickets, a reserved viewing area, a pre-show meet-and-greet, and more! Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/two-tons-of-steel-strand-summer-series-vip-ticket-tickets-871982050787?aff=oddtdtcreator to get yours and we'll see you tonight.

Before there was Americana, before there was Texas Country, Two Tons of Steel front man Kevin Geil and his original band, “Dead Crickets,” rocked a sound that blended the best of musical worlds and pushed the envelope of “Texas” sound with a signature brand of high-energy country. It was the beginning of a twenty year journey for Geil and the 4-piece ensemble.

07/02/2024

Make this Fourth of July weekend one to write home about with Galveston Historical Foundation! From dockside to downtown, our sites, exhibits, and experiences are open all weekend. Get your tickets and information at galvestonhistory.org and we'll see you on historic Galveston Island!

06/21/2024

Don't miss out on this weekend's Saint Arnold Brewing Company Galveston pub crawl! Each year, Saint Arnold donates a portion of the proceeds from their Elissa IPA back to the Galveston Historic Seaport : Home of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa. Be sure to head to the Seaport this Saturday with your punch card and get a photo of you enjoying a Saint Arnold Beer onboard ELISSA. Then, head over to Saengerfest Park when it's done for the official wrap-up party!

06/13/2024

Join is in raising a glass to Saint Arnold Brewing Company! We'll have beers for sale and live music in the park for our part of their annual Galveston pub crawl.

06/09/2024

From seaport nights to pool party paradises, this year's Galveston Island R***e Weekend couldn't have packed more vintage fun into three days if it tried. Congratulations to Katrina Ross (last photo!) on taking home this year's first-place bathing beauty, and a tip of the hat to all 31 contestants, entertainers, spectators, sponsors, judges and guests, volunteers, and staff for rolling out the red carpet this weekend.

06/05/2024

It's not an event unless you take home the merch! We'll have our 2024 R***e Weekend t-shirts, bathing beauty-themed items, and more (including custom hotel key fobs!) at the Saturday pool party and Bathing Beauties contest. Look for us in the VW R***e Weekend Wagon, and we'll set you up with a little of everything.

Also...TWO. MORE. DAYS!

06/05/2024

Introducing our 2024 R***e Weekend judges, emcees, and wranglerettes! Each of these fantastic women is a big part of ensuring the contestants and crowds are having as much fun as our Bathing Beauties. Head to https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue/entertainers and learn more about 'em.

JUDGES
- Morgan Williams
- Lina deFlorias
- Tiffany Vaiani
- Brooke Stevenson

EMCEES
- MissVHaven (R***e Prevue Contest)
- Alicia Cahill (Bathing Beauties Contest)

WRANGLERETTES
- Megan Mayberry (Contestants)
- Mackenzie Finklea (Judges - R***e Prevue Contest)
- Jessie Rox (Judges - Bathing Beauties Contest)

05/29/2024

A Galveston Island R***e Weekend Debut! Galveston’s Hotel Lucine rolls out the welcome mat on Saturday, June 8, from 1-3 p.m. for the debut of the R***e Weekend Pool Party. Enjoy pool access and a complimentary specialty drink from CITADELLE GIN, all while hobnobbing with some of the 2024 Bathing Beauties and event guests. The hotel will also have a special menu for paid food options, a full cash bar, and more. Tickets are limited to this one. Swim over to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hotel-lucine-pool-party-galveston-island-revue-weekend-tickets-869279427167?aff=oddtdtcreator for your RSVP.

05/25/2024

Calling all hot rods, rat rods, vintage trailers, and retro rides! The ***e car show, presented by , returns Sat., June 8, to historic downtown Galveston. Register your ride early and save and you could take home one of the illustrious winning sashes. Head to https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue/car-show for all the details.

05/23/2024

Austin's Vallejo heads to Saengerfest Park this Saturday for a special Memorial Weekend performance. Hailing from “The Live Music Capital of the World” Austin, their music is a sonic melting pot of classic album rock mixed with contagious funky rhythms and Latin percussion. Vallejo has also had many of their songs featured in national television shows NBC’s Roswell, UPN’s America’s Top Model, MTV’s Jersey Shore, and HBO’s True Blood.

Upgrade your Strand Summer Series show with our limited VIP ticket. These passes include two complimentary drink tickets, a reserved viewing area, a pre-show meet-and-greet, a commemorative poster, and food delivery services from Yaga’s Cafe, all for just $25! Limited tickets are still available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/871972672737?aff=oddtdtcreator.

05/22/2024

Make your Galveston Island R***e Weekend weekend one for the history books with a VIP package. From exclusive balcony access to weekend stays, we've got three lovely levels for you to choose from. As an added bonus, our Downtown Dandy and Toe Tapper levels automatically enter you into the running for a R***e Weekend hotel stay at Hotel Lucine (a $650+ value). Scroll through and see what suits your style, book them at https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue/tickets, and we'll see you June 7-9!

05/14/2024

Galveston Island R***e Weekend returns this June 7-9 and we're ready for you to stay the weekend on historic Galveston Island! Our weekender passes include premium access to special events, VIP areas, and more all weekend. Want to save on your lodging? We have limited room packages featuring the vintage vibes of Hotel Lucine or the downtown details at The Tremont House.

Head over to https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue/tickets for more information on both our lodging packages and VIP access, and we'll see you in June for Galveston's official kick-off to summer!

05/03/2024

Are you thinking about applying to be a ***e Bathing Beauty contestant? Only four spots remain! Each year, we welcome thirty contestants to join in the R***e Weekend fun, and we can't wait to announce this year's group. Head to beachrevue.com for all the details, and get your application in today!

05/03/2024

Are you thinking about applying to be a Galveston Island R***e Weekend Bathing Beauty contestant? Only four spots remain! Each year, we welcome thirty contestants to join in the R***e Weekend fun, and we can't wait to announce this year's group. Head to https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue/bathing-beauties for all the details, and get your application in today!

04/11/2024

Movie Nights on The Strand returns Sunday with Blue Beetle! Now held at , 2028 Strand, these monthly features offer food vendors on-site, for-purchase beer and wine from the GHF tent, a green space perfect for your blankets, and are FREE to the public! We'll start around 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, see you there. A full schedule of upcoming movies is available at https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/strand-summer-series.

04/08/2024

12-3 PM TODAY - Head down for complimentary glasses, fun and games, and Visit Galveston's mobile visitor center!

04/07/2024

Dust off your hats and heels, R***e Weekend returns June 7-9! Make your plans now for a weekend of vintage fun in the summer sun as we welcome back Dandy Wellington and His Band and the Bathing Beauties. Details, tickets, and more at https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue.

04/06/2024

Tonight! Join at Saengerfest Park for the 2024 Strand Summer Series kickoff with Ian Moore. Showtime is 6:30, and beer and wine sales start at 5:30. All Strand Summer Series shows are FREE to the public. Bring your friends, and we'll see you there!

04/01/2024

No foolin' around today with our 2024 Strand Summer Series lineup. Ian Moore counts it off this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. in Saengerfest Park and we'll debut our movie nights in Hendley Green on 4/13 with Blue Beetle.

All events are free to the public. Music nights also feature a VIP upgrade with a reserved viewing area, artist meet and greet, complimentary drinks, and more. Head to https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/strand-summer-series for the details and the full summer schedule!

01/25/2024

Stop by today and check out Foodnetwork's The Great Food Truck Race at Saengerfest! Eight trucks competing until 5 p.m. today.

12/04/2023

Galveston Historical Foundation's Dickens on the Strand, presented by the British Consulate-General Houston, celebrates the sights and sounds of Charles Dickens' work, surrounded by the island's unmatched Victorian-era architecture.

To all our guests, sponsors, supporters, staff, and volunteers, a heartfelt tip of the hat for the incredible weekend. Cheers to 50 more.

Learn more about Dickens on The Strand and all of Galveston Historical Foundation's efforts at www.galvestonhistory.org.

11/25/2023

Kick off the holidays tonight at Hendley Green and Saengerfest Park! From 4-6 p.m., join Galveston Historical Foundation and Dickens on the Strand in Hendley Green with a Dickens pub, Santa, letters to Santa, an appearance by Queen Victoria roasted chestnuts, and more!

Then, we move down to Saengerfest Park at 6 p.m. for The Official City of Galveston Tree Lighting, featuring an appearance by Santa, a performance by the Galveston Volunteer Band, beer and wine sales, and tree lighting.

All events are free to the public.

11/18/2023

Extra! Extra! Read all about the events of this year’s Dickens on The Strand with our official program. Hot off the press, this year’s edition has our festival map, stage programming, special event highlights, vendors and locations, sponsors, and more.

As an extra 50th anniversary treat, we’re giving away a trip to London, England this year and a host of other amazing raffle prizes. Head over to dickensonthestrand.org to get your copy and make your plans for the golden anniversary of Dickens!

08/11/2023

R***e weekend is here! Get a sneak peek of this year's Galveston Island R***e Weekend and visit beachrevue.com for details, tickets, and more.

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08/02/2023

"I just know they'll give Miss New York the prize. I love her. She's the most beautiful girl in the world, I think." - Ada Williams, Miss Florida

Ada was right. In 1927, Dorothy Britton was crowned both Miss United States and the Beauty Queen of the Universe at that year's Second International Pageant of Pulchritude and Eighth Annual Bathing Girl R***e. She attributed her win, in part, to a locket with her mother's picture, which she kept with her throughout the competition. These events were a combination of multiple activities throughout the island over the course of a week.

This year's Galveston Island Beach R***e, held August 11-13, takes a few notes from that as we celebrate Galveston's vintage history with a weekend of fun at numerous sites. Swing by https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue for a full rundown of the events, and make your plans now for the 15th annual Galveston Island R***e Weekend!