Saengerfest Park

10/13/2025

If you've spent any time at one of our sites or attractions, chances are you've interacted with one of these incredible visitor service staff members. Last week, they took some time to visit all our attractions and properties, hear firsthand about some history, and learn from one another. operates in numerous places across the island, and days like this give all of us a chance to show off what we do to the people who represent us so well. We're lucky to have every one of them with us.

10/09/2025

"...there is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humour."

Tickets for Dickens on the Strand are now online! Visit us at https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/dickens-on-the-strand/tickets for all the details, times, and more, and we'll see you December 5-7 on historic Galveston Island!

09/12/2025

We're heading into the weekend with a lineup of local legends on tap for our final Strand Summer Series show of 2025! Head down to Saengerfest Park this Saturday for Paige Lewis Music (Official) and dem roots music for a FREE show in historic downtown Galveston. Music starts at 7, with Galveston Historical Foundation setting up around 6, with beer and wine sales.

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!