2024 Sacred Places Tour

Galveston Historical Foundation’s Sacred Places Tour returns! The popular tour benefits GHF’s ongoing restoration of St. Joseph’s Church, the oldest wooden church building in Galveston and the oldest German Catholic church in Texas. A wide range of religious traditions and building styles will be featured, highlighting the island’s rich religious heritage while showcasing the depth and range of Galveston’s sacred architecture.

The tour starts at the 1859 Saint Joseph’s Church, 2202 Avenue K. Galveston Historical Foundation staff will have a welcome program starting at 9 a.m. You can then visit additional locations in the order of your choosing until 3 p.m.

This year’s sacred places on tour include:

• Saint Joseph’s Church – 2202 Avenue K **TOUR CHECK-IN**
• Trinity Episcopal Church – 2216 Avenue H
• St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica – 2011 Church Street
• Central Christian Church – 2702 Avenue O 1/2
• Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Galveston County – 502 Church Street
• Trinity Episcopal Church – 2216 Avenue H
• First Union Baptist Church of Galveston – 1027 Avenue K
• …and more to be added!

Event Details

• Tickets are non-refundable.
• There are no discounts for children; infants in arms are free.
• Parking is available near each location on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Please wear soft-soled shoes to minimize harm to floors. Hats, umbrellas, and sunscreen are highly suggested.
• In case of inclement weather, the tour may be discontinued temporarily or for the remainder of the day.
• Smoking, photos and videos, food and drink, and pets are not permitted.

ABOUT GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION | GHF was formed as the Galveston Historical Society in 1871 and merged with a new organization formed in 1954 as a non-profit entity devoted to historic preservation and history in Galveston County. Over the last sixty years, GHF has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation, coastal resiliency and stewardship of historic properties. GHF embraces a broader vision of history and architecture that encompasses advancements in environmental and natural sciences and their intersection with historic buildings and coastal life, and conceives of history as an engaging story of individual lives and experiences on Galveston Island from the 19th century to the present day.