Spring Break 2022 in Houston – Explore Galveston History!
History awaits this spring on Galveston Island! Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to the sites, attractions, and experiences celebrating the island’s rich history.
Learn about the immigration journey at our new Ship To Shore interactive experience. Tour beloved favorites like the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA and the 1892 Bishop’s Palace. Or set out on the water onboard our Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch.
No matter where your plans take you, there’s a way for you to connect with the island’s past at Galveston Historical Foundation.
Spring Break 2022 in Houston – Explore Galveston History With These Immersive Tours
1/Galveston Historic Seaport: Home to the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa
Tall ship ELISSA is one of Galveston’s most popular attractions and an excellent choice for a family tour this Spring Break of 2022!
In 1978, the Galveston Historical Foundation purchased ELISSA, a square-rigged iron barque built in 1877, from a scrapyard in Piraeus Harbor, Greece, to begin restoration work. By 1982, GHF employees and volunteers had completed the restoration and transformed this uncommon, historic yacht into a sailor-friendly floating museum.
The Tall Ship of 1877 is still sailing today. The ELISSA is one of only three ships of her type still sailing in the globe, and she attracts over 40,000 tourists each year. She’s also the Official Tall Ship of Texas, a National Historic Landmark, and a symbol of the Gulf Coast’s early days as a seaport and lively shoreline. At the Galveston Historic Seaport, the 1877 ELISSA greets guests every day. This is a fun way to learn about Galveston’s maritime history.
When: Tue.-Sun. from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (last ticket sold at 4:30)
Where: 2200 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550
How Much: Adult – $10 | Youth (6-18) – $7.00 | Children (5 & Under) – Free
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2/1892 Bishop’s Palace
Make your Spring Break 2022 memorable by taking a self guided tour of the magnificent Bishop’s Palace!
The Bishop’s Palace (also known as Gresham House) was built in 1892 and is a contributing structure in the East End Historic District, which is a National Historic Landmark. The home is on the National Register of Historic Places because of its architectural significance on a national level. The Bishop’s Palace is considered one of the most important Victorian mansions in the country by architectural historians.
When: Self-guided Tours Daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Last ticket sold at 4 p.m. Please arrive by 4 p.m. to allow ample time for tours before closing.)
Where: 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550
How Much: Adult – $15 | Youth (6-18) – $9 | Children (5 & Under) – Free
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3/Ship to Shore
Galveston’s historic immigration saga comes to life with Ship to Shore. Follow in the footsteps of the first immigrants, from the lengthy sea voyage filled with hardships and wonders to the rush and bustle of arriving in Galveston, one of the busiest ports and booming towns in the United States, in the 1880s. The nautical history of Galveston Island is brought to life via innovative interactive learning and immersive experiences based on true and documented personal stories of immigrants who arrived in Galveston.
When: Open Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: 2200 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550
Ticket: Adult – $20 | Youth (6-18) – $16.00 | Children (5 & Under) – Free
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4/Historic Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch
On the Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch, Galveston Historic Seaport’s 50-foot twin-engine motor vessel, see Galveston Harbor up close. She is a perfect platform for aquatic experiential learning since she is fast, steady, and sheltered. She was constructed expressly for port sight-seeing excursions and instruction.
When: Open Tuesday-Sunday, Tours are 1-Hour and Depart at 10:15, 11:30, 1:30, 2:45, and 4 p.m.
Where: 2200 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550
Ticket:Adult & Children (6 & up) – $17 | Children (5 & Under) – Free
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