Saengerfest Park

08/15/2025

The Strand Summer Series double header weekend kicks off tonight at Hendley Green with the beach town classic Jaws, then tomorrow we head Back To The Future! Both movies are FREE to the public and will start at dusk. Bring your blankets, chairs, hoverboards, friends, a bigger boat, and check out all of our Strand Summer activities at https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/strand-summer-series.

08/07/2025

Reverend Horton Heat heads to Galveston Island for a double-header weekend of legendary rockabilly sound. Join the whole band on Saturday night at Saengerfest Park for our FREE Strand Summer Series show at 7 p.m., then end the weekend on the right note at the 1859 Ashton Villa for a special solo performance. There are 20 tickets left for Sunday, get 'em while they're hot at galvestonhistory.org!

07/25/2025

Take a bite out of your summer schedule and join us for a 50th anniversary showing of Jaws! FREE, this Saturday at dusk at Hendley Green, this special showing is part of our Strand Summer Series, featuring free movies and music nights all summer long. Head to https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/strand-summer-series for the details!

07/22/2025

This Friday, Galveston Historical Foundation welcomes its members to the 1859 Ashton Villa for the 2025 Annual Meeting starting at 5:30 p.m.

The main order of business is the election of officers and directors for 2025-2026, along with an overview of GHF’s accomplishments over the past fiscal year. The GHF annual meeting includes complimentary beverages and gourmet hor d’oeuvres and features the “passing of the gavel” from the outgoing board president Cesar Hernandez, to incoming president Clay Rogers.

Admission is free to all current GHF members. Not a member or need to renew? Head to https://www.galvestonhistory.org/support/ghf-membership.

07/18/2025

Swimwear is not required but encouraged!

As much as we'd like to add a pool to Saengerfest Park this weekend, we're going to leave it to the summer professionals at Swimwear Department to cool us off this Saturday at 7.

This month's Strand Summer Series show features the Houston band and all of their infectiously awesome music. Admission is FREE, but if you want to add in some VIP perks, head to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swimwear-department-strand-summer-series-vip-ticket-tickets-1258450672839?aff=oddtdtcreator and snag your spots!

07/02/2025

History-making moments live here, and invites you to step into the past through interactive experiences, one-of-a-kind explorations, and good old-fashioned Gulf Coast fun. Plan the summer stories you'll share for years to come at galvestonhistory.org.

06/07/2025

The weekend’s main event is here! The Galveston Island R***e Weekend features a classic car show, vendor area, craft beer, live music, and the World-Famous Bathing Beauties contest all at Saengerfest Park! FREE for all from 5-9. Get your details https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (*subject to change)
5-6 p.m. – Car show, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more
6-7 p.m. – Dandy Wellington & His Band
7-8:30 p.m. – Bathing Beauties Contest
8:30 – 9 p.m. – Dandy Wellington & His Band

06/06/2025

The weekend hasn't even started, but we'll make sure you end it on the right note with Dandy's Jazz Brunch this Sunday at noon at Riondo's Ristorante. We'll set the table with an incredible menu, unmatched jazz with Dandy Wellington and His Band, a drink or two, and more than a few excuses to kick up your heels and join in a toast to this year's R***e.

There are just a few seats left, so grab your brunch buddies and get your RSVP in ASAP at https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue/tickets.

06/05/2025

One more day 'til we kickoff the Galveston Island R***e Weekend '25! It's no secret that the best way to maximize your vintage fun is with one of our VIP Packages. They're limited. They're awesome. They're stacked with perks. Get yours today at https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue/tickets!

TOE TAPPER VIP PACKAGE

- R***e Keychain & Speaky-Tiki VIP-ONLY Access Sat. from 4-7 (Includes a 10% discount on purchases Hotel Lucine !)

- 2 Passes to a R***e Weekend Event (Cocktail Classes or Cabarets)

- 2 Complimentary Eureka Heights Brew Co Drinks

- 2 Passes to Saturday's VIP Presentation on The Path To Jazz with Dandy Wellington and His Band.

- Reserved Viewing Area for Saturday's Bathing Beauties Contest

Make it a date for you and your +1, and we'll see you this weekend for the 17th Annual Galveston Island R***e Weekend!

06/03/2025

It's a history-making location for a history-making night, and you're invited! The R***e Prevue Party isn't just your first chance to see the bathing beauties. It's also the seaport scene of the year as we kick off the Galveston Island R***e Weekend next to the Official Tall Ship of Texas, the 1877 ELISSA.

$25 admission gets you onto the pier for an evening of music, can't beat photo ops, dancing, and more. This isn't one to miss, so bring your dance partner or find one this Friday starting at 7 p.m. at the Galveston Historic Seaport : Home of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa. Details at https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue/tickets.

04/17/2025

Uncle Lucius knows a thing or two about the Gulf Coast, and they're pulling out all the stops for a double header weekend on historic Galveston Island. Catch them Saturday at 7 p.m. at Saengerfest Park as they keep the wolves away with a FREE concert to kick off GHF’s Strand Summer Series!

AND — for a show that's pure magic — join us Sunday night in the historic 1859 St. Joseph’s Church for a rare, fully acoustic performance. No fuss, no frills — just raw, honest music in a one-of-a-kind setting.

Two nights. Two unforgettable shows. Don’t miss it.

Details, tickets, and more are all at galvestonhistory.org!

01/21/2025

The historic buildings of Galveston Historical Foundation have seen a lot in their time, but snow isn't typically in the record books. Winter Storm Enzo brought a stunning change of scenery to many of our properties. Enjoy a virtual stroll through snowy Galveston, and we look forward to seeing you on your next visit!