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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