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 $40 for GHF members, $45 for general public until May 1st, and $50 the week of the tour and day of.
Participating Homes & Locations
- 1839 Samuel May and Sarah Scott Williams House - 3601 Avenue P
- c.1859 John Henry Moser Cottage -1208 25th Street
- c.1871 Frederick and Minna Martini Cottage - 1217 Market Street
- 1887 Albert Rakel House - 1808 Postoffice Street
- 1888 Alphonse Kenison House - 1720 Avenue K
- 1891 Christian Wolfer Tenant Cottage - 3101 Avenue Q
- 1896 William and Adele Skinner House - 1318 Sealy
- 1928 Sally Trueheart Williams House - 1616 Broadway – Cameron Fairchild, Architect
- 1929 Edward and Katherine Randall House - 3502 Avenue P
- 1883 William L. Moody Building - 2206 Strand
- 1905 Charles Marschner Building - 1914 Mechanic Street
Event Details
- Tours are only held on Saturday and Sunday - May 4, 5, 11 & 12, 2024. 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 cannot tour a home twice.
- Tours can start at any of the homes and you are able to view them in the order you prefer.
- 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.
- 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 and video, food and drink, and pets are not permitted.
ABOUT THE GALVESTON HISTORIC HOMES TOUR | Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural history through public tours of privately owned homes during its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour. Large, small, and everything in between, the 2024 tour will have something for everyone! In addition to the tours, the annual event features numerous special events, allowing guests unique experiences in many of the tour homes and historic sites across the island.
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.
