Galveston Historic House Specialist Continuing Education Course

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.

Galveston Historical Foundation

Basic Architectural Styles and Forms Common to Galveston Island

Menard Hall

Ready to level up your historic property realty sales and marketing? Presented in partnership with <a href="https://thegalvestonmls.com/" title="https://thegalvestonmls.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Galveston Association of REALTORS®</a> and <a href="https://www.texasrealestate.com/" title="https://www.texasrealestate.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Texas REALTORS</a>, this continuing education course familiarizes realtors with Galveston’s architecture and history, as well as the influences that have shaped our island’s heritage.PRESENTERS<ul><li>Dwayne Jones, PhD - Executive Director of Galveston Historical Foundation</li><li>Denise Alexander - Galveston Historical Foundation's Chief of Museums &amp; External Relations</li><li>Catherine Gorman - City of Galveston Assistant Director &amp; Historic Preservation Officer</li></ul>COURSE DETAILS<ul><li>Course Name: Galveston Historic House Specialist</li><li>Breakfast Provided</li><li>Course #: 51189</li><li>TREC Provider: #001</li><li>3 Hour CE Credit</li></ul>COURSE OVERVIEW | This course provides an introduction to the basic architectural styles and forms commonly found on Galveston Island. Galveston boasts unique aspects of the built environment as a coastal community with over 150 years of development and redevelopment. The program will include an overview of historic preservation terms and processes, as well as important local, state, and federal programs that realtors may encounter. It will also address questions frequently encountered by realtors when dealing with the sale of historic properties in a hurricane zone. The overall project goal is to make all realtors more familiar with Galveston’s architecture and history, as well as the influences that have shaped our island’s heritage. Successful completion of the course will enable participants to sell and market on the island more efficiently and effectively.

ABOUT GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION | 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 seventy years, GHF has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation, museum development, and heritage tourism. 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 continues to lead on local, state, and national levels with research-driven programs that build awareness of preservation’s role in cultural identity and stewardship across generations. Learn more at <a href="https://www.galvestonhistory.org" title="https://www.galvestonhistory.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">galvestonhistory.org</a>.

ABOUT THE GALVESTON ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® | Chartered in 1916, The Galveston Association of REALTORS®, Your Gulf Coast Connection, is a local affiliate of Texas REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. As a member-based trade association, GAR promotes and protects private-property ownership and rights, advocates for our local REALTORS® and property owners, and strives to keep homeownership affordable. Licensed real estate agents and brokers in Texas are required to follow state laws. Agents and brokers who join the Galveston Association of REALTORS® also pledge to follow a higher set of standards—the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. GAR owns and operates the Galveston Multiple Listing Service. With a jurisdiction that includes Galveston Island, Pelican Island, and Bolivar Peninsula, the Galveston MLS offers the most comprehensive real estate coverage of our local market, making GAR Your Gulf Coast Connection. Learn more at <a href="https://thegalvestonmls.com" title="https://thegalvestonmls.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">thegalvestonmls.com</a>.

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