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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Upcoming meetings:

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First Quarterly Meeting - Click to download agenda

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 11:30a

Galveston County Museum 

722 Moody, Galveston, Texas

 

Second Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:30a

Moore Memorial Library

1701 9th Avenue North, Texas City, Texas

 

 Third Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:30a

Dickinson Historical Society

218 FM517 West, Dickinson, Texas

  

Fourth Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 11:30a

Santa Fe Old School Museum

13304 Highway 6, Santa Fe, Texas