Galveston's Historical Society, which began in 1871, was revived in 1954 with the incorporation of the Galveston Historical Foundation . A small group of dedicated historians and preservationists.. The Galveston Historical Foundation celebrated its 135th anniversary in 2006 and continues its ongoing effort to preserve Galveston's history, historic homes and landmarks.
Galveston showcases four districts on the National Register of Historic Places:
The Strand National Historic Landmark District , East End National Historic Landmark District , Silk Stocking District and Lost Bayou District. Take the time to travel up and down these streets and marvel at the history that these streets hold.
Click on the map to view available properties in each historic district.