Preservation is at the heart of the work Galveston Historical Foundation celebrates as we wrap up 2024. In a year of remarkable achievements, we look back on the projects, programs, and efforts that will continue to make Galveston a beloved historic community and destination. A critical roof replacement of the 1859 Ashton Villa, the first in over 50 years, and repair of the Galveston Historic Seaport : Home of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa mast, which will continue the Official tall ship of Texas' ability to sail, are but two examples of the crucial work that Galveston Historical Foundation manages.
Support these and all our efforts by making an end-of-year donation to our annual Heritage Preservation Challenge and help us ensure that Galveston's treasured landmarks continue to inspire for generations to come. Make your contribution today at https://www.galvestonhistory.org/news/ghf-heritage-preservation-challenge.
The Path to Jazz with Dandy Wellington
Bandleader Dandy Wellington and His Band recently joined us to discuss slavery’s impact on spiritual music, how many of those songs found their way into the jazz canon, and the origins of spiritual music in a secular setting. Watch a clip of his Juneteenth presentation and see the full video by joining GalvestonHistory+ (or logging into your member account) at www.galvestonhistory.org/plus.
2023 Galveston Island R***e Weekend
Galveston’s summertime celebration of the island’s vintage past returns August 11-13 with the Galveston Island R***e Weekend! This year’s event highlights numerous GHF properties for a weekend of classes, parties, contests, and more. Each year contestants from around the United States vie for prizes, sashes, and more while the assembled crowds enjoy a weekend of retro fun. Get your tickets and details now at www.beachrevue.com!
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Galveston's official kick-off to summer is here! Visit https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/galveston-island-beach-revue for all the details and tickets! The 2021 Galveston Island Beach R***e, presented by TGRE, goes from 12 - 7 on Saturday and features a day of vintage fun with classic cars, great live music, vendors, and the world-famous Bathing Beauties!
Blankets and chairs are welcomed, but no pop-up tents, or outside food or drink, please. All the vintage fun happens at Beach Central, at 2102 Seawall. See you there!
Saturday Schedule:
12:15-1:30 | Robert Kuhn
1:45-3:15 | Nick Gaitan
3:15-3:30 | Walkthrough
3:30-3:45 | Car Show Awards
3:45-5 | Dandy Wellington
5-7 | Bathing Beauties Contest
Ladies and gentlemen, Dandy Wellington and His Band with a Galveston Island Beach R***e update!
2020 Galveston Island Beach R***e | Third Place & Crowd Favorite - Mackenzie Finklea
Based on Island events from summer seasons past like the Pageant of Pulchritude and Splash Day, the Galveston Island Beach R***e was resurrected into a contemporary two-day, family-friendly event in 2009. Beach R***e history continues to grow each year through events, contestant participation, and attendance and is officially the City of Galveston’s “Kickoff to Summer” event. Learn more at beachrevue.com
2020 Galveston Island Beach R***e | First Place - Charlotte Beth
Based on Island events from summer seasons past like the Pageant of Pulchritude and Splash Day, the Galveston Island Beach R***e was resurrected into a contemporary two-day, family-friendly event in 2009. Beach R***e history continues to grow each year through events, contestant participation, and attendance and is officially the City of Galveston’s “Kickoff to Summer” event. Learn more at beachrevue.com
2020 Galveston Island Beach R***e | Fourth Place - Ruby Van Buren
Based on Island events from summer seasons past like the Pageant of Pulchritude and Splash Day, the Galveston Island Beach R***e was resurrected into a contemporary two-day, family-friendly event in 2009. Beach R***e history continues to grow each year through events, contestant participation, and attendance and is officially the City of Galveston’s “Kickoff to Summer” event. Learn more at beachrevue.com
2020 Galveston Island Beach R***e | First Runner-Up - Sylvia Martinez
Based on Island events from summer seasons past like the Pageant of Pulchritude and Splash Day, the Galveston Island Beach R***e was resurrected into a contemporary two-day, family-friendly event in 2009. Beach R***e history continues to grow each year through events, contestant participation, and attendance and is officially the City of Galveston’s “Kickoff to Summer” event. Learn more at beachrevue.com
2020 Galveston Island Beach R***e | Fifth Place - Amanda Goss
Based on Island events from summer seasons past like the Pageant of Pulchritude and Splash Day, the Galveston Island Beach R***e was resurrected into a contemporary two-day, family-friendly event in 2009. Beach R***e history continues to grow each year through events, contestant participation, and attendance and is officially the City of Galveston’s “Kickoff to Summer” event. Learn more at beachrevue.com
Dorothy Weaver and the Bathing Beauties
Ms. Dorothy Weaver, 95, talks about growing up in Galveston, Texas with beaches, rides and the bathing beauties.
The Galveston Island Revue Weekend returns for a weekend of vintage fun in the summer sun!
