Hendley Green

You've got one more day to get your Dickens on the Strand fit finished! From chimney sweeps to Victorian finery, being at the festival in costume makes you part of the event itself. There's no better way to enjoy all the fun this weekend, and we'll take 1/2 off your admission (gate purchase only - not online) for those in Dickens attire. Scroll through for some inspiration. We can't wait to see what you put together!

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.

"...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!

Goonie's never say die! Our final movie of the 2025 Strand Summer Series takes us on an adventure to find One Eyed Willy's elusive treasure. Bring your shipmates and fellow Goonies, but leave the Fratellis and your shovels at home. There's no hidden treasure in Hendley Green.

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.

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!

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.

Carl Fredericksen will bring his chair instead of a blanket tonight, and we encourage you to do the same! This morning's rain will make for wet ground, so blankets might not be ideal. Bring your lawn chairs, La-Z-Boy, etc., and we'll see you at dusk for our showing of Soul at Hendley Green.

Details at https://www.galvestonhistory.org/news/juneteenth-events.

The only thing worse than The Beast getting your ball is rain on a movie night. With this weekend's forecast looking windy and wet, we're moving our Strand Summer Series showing of The Sandlot to Saturday, April 12, at dusk. Bring your best team and we'll see you there!