Sources for Galveston County Community History
Galveston County Museum
The museum’s exhibits feature a 1900 Storm Coroner's Book, the South Jetty Lighthouse Lens, Immigration and more.
FREE on: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10 to 4 (except county holidays). Private tours and Padlock Mystery Game by appointment. Address: 722 Moody (21st), Galveston.
Parking: Free. Phone: 409.766.2340
Hitchcock Heritage Museum
Inside the former home of Miss Genevieve Miller, founder of the city’s first library, it features exhibits on local history, WWII Blimp Base, and Camp Wallace. Additionally, the Heritage Cottage can also be toured.
Address: 8005 Barry Ave., Hitchcock
Hours: 10-1 on the 2nd Wednesday and 4th Saturday of each month or by appointment.
Admission: Free
Phone: 409.986.7814
Santa Fe Old School Museum
The towns of Alta Loma, Algoa, and Arcadia consolidated to establish Santa Fe High School. The Old School Museum is in that historic building. The museum features a large collection of school and military memorabilia.
Address: 13304 Highway 6, Santa Fe
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 9-3
Admission: Free
Phone: 409-750-5520
Texas City Museum
Local history exhibits include the 1947 Disaster, USS Westfield Civil War cannon, and more. The Galveston County Model Railroad Club train layouts, open each Saturday, are on the second floor of the museum.
The Texas City Museum also manages The 1867 Settlement, the only black community in the county formed during Reconstruction.
Address: 40 6th Street North, Texas City
Hours: Tues-Sat, 10 to 4
West Bay Common School, League City
West Bay Common School No. 13 was a Chambers County one room school, built in 1898. The League City Historical Society moved the building to its current location. Buildings include the school house, barn museum, and ice house/barbershop. Reservations & fee required for group tours and classroom sessions.
Address: 210 N. Kansas Ave, League City
Phone: 281-554-2994
Hours: By appointment
Admission: Free
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