Galveston County Historical Commission
Under the authority of the Texas Historical Commission, county historical commissions are volunteer organizations that help preserve, protect, and promote a county's historic and cultural resources.
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The Galveston County Historical Commission's recent projects include:
- Publication of a complete history of Galveston County entitled Galveston, Texas: A Narrative and Pictorial History.
Click HERE to learn more.
- State historical markers
- Historic Camp Wallace preservation
- Fort Travis preservation
- 1867 Settlement research and preservation
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League-kempner house
historical marker Dedication
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Mark your calendars!
For April 18th at 3pm- you are invited to the dedication and unveiling of one of our newest Texas Historical Markers at the League-Kempner Home at 1702 Broadway. Refreshments and access to tour the home will follow. The home is still being renovated, and significant progress has been made.
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Upcoming meetings:
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First Quarterly Meeting - Click to download agenda
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:30a
Galveston County Museum
722 Moody, Galveston, Texas
Second Quarterly Meeting - ​
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:30a
Clear Lake Shores Club House
931 Cedar St. Clear Lake Shores, Texas
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Third Quarterly Meeting -
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 11:30a
Butler Longhorn Museum
903 FM 518 East
Kemah, Texas
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Fourth Quarterly Meeting -
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11:30a
Santa Fe Old School Museum
13304 Hwy 6, Santa Fe, Texas
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