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Manly Retreats Open in Downtown Galveston
The newly renovated Rosenberg Building, 2311 Strand, across from Saengerfest Park, has become a “Gentleman’s Paradise” with the opening of new Mitchell Historic Properties tenants Bear Claw Knife and Shear and The Beef Jerky Outlet. - March 30, 2014 - Mitchell Historic Properties
BEER: Oregon Author Brewing Part II of Epic Historical Fiction Adventure
Last week marked the beginning of production for, “Grog Wars,” the latest historical fiction adventure by Oregon author, Anne Sweazy-Kulju. - March 17, 2014 - Historical-Horse-Feathers.com
Call for New Artists – Bellamy Mansion Emerging Artist Show
Bellamy Mansion Challenges Emerging Artists to Showcase the “Beauty of Bellamy” in Upcoming Exhibition, Sale and Celebration - March 07, 2014 - Bellamy Mansion Museum
Medal of Honor Recipient Urges Congress to Correct an "Oversight"
Robert D. Maxwell, Oregon’s only living WWII recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, believes at least one more Oregonian, Lt. Col Leonard C. DeWitt, deserves to share that honor. Nearly 70 years after DeWitt's service, a campaign edges closer to properly honoring a decorated war hero. - February 17, 2014 - Historical Outreach Foundation
Woods Hole Choral Group Appoints New Music Director
The Board of Trustees of the Woods Hole Cantata Consort is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Fort as the new director of music for its 41st season in 2014. - January 15, 2014 - Woods Hole Cantata Consort
Camp Withycombe Will Showcase the State's Rich Military History at a Veteran’s Day Open House in Clackamas, OR
On the free event on Thursday, Nov 7, members of the community can preview Oregon's WWII Memorial, a 33-foot obelisk, and see treasured artifacts from the Oregon Military Museum. The event honors veterans in all branches of service, especially those in the Oregon National Guard. Adults and children alike will appreciate the educational exhibits of Oregon's military history from early tribes to present day. School groups are welcome. Guests include Veterans from WWII through Iraq/Afghanistan. - October 23, 2013 - Historical Outreach Foundation
John Mason Named Executive Director at Historic Spanish Point
The Board of Directors of the Gulf Coast Heritage Association, Inc. has named John Mason as Executive Director. Mason is only the second director the museum has had since it opened in 1982. He began working there as Interim Director in April of this year. “When the time came for the board to... - October 02, 2013 - Historic Spanish Point
Zombies Invade Downtown Galveston
Zombiephiles of all ages are encouraged to invade Saengerfest Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on both Saturday, October 12 and Saturday, October 26. The rock reggae band Idiginis will take the stage first on October 12th, and the popular gypsy rock band Come See My Dead Person, will perform on October 26th. - September 07, 2013 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Vallejo to Perform at Galveston’s Pier 21®
Latin Rock band Vallejo will perform at Party on the Pier on Saturday, October 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Pier 21®, located at 21st Street and Harborside Drive in Galveston, TX. The event is free and open to the public. - September 07, 2013 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Trick-or-Treating, Costume Contests and Halloween Fun in Downtown Galveston
The Saengerfest Park Mini Monster Bash is a free, family friendly Halloween carnival, scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 26 at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand. - September 07, 2013 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Holiday Laser Light Show Offers Free Fun in Historic Downtown Galveston
During Thanksgiving weekend on Saturday, Nov. 30, Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, hosts the 2nd annual Lasers, Lights and Magic in the Park Celebration. Festivities will be held beginning at 6 p.m. and are free and open to the public. - August 24, 2013 - Mitchell Historic Properties
La Piscine’s Works by Jean Roulland
This summer, La Piscine, the art and industry museum of Roubaix will present its collection of sculptures and other works by the renown artist Jean Roulland from June 29 through September 15, 2013. - June 30, 2013 - La Piscine
Talented Daughter of Willie Nelson, Paula Nelson to Perform at Galveston’s Pier 21®
Paula Nelson will perform at the island’s only harbor-side live music venue. The free, family-friendly performance takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sat., June 29 at Pier 21® in Galveston, Texas. - June 02, 2013 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Del Castillo to Perform at Galveston’s Pier 21®
Acclaimed Latin Rock band Del Castillo will perform at Party on the Pier on Sat., July 20. This new free, family-friendly gathering takes place on the third Saturday of the month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. through October at Pier 21 in Galveston, TX. - May 22, 2013 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Acclaimed Musician Carolyn Wonderland to Perform at Galveston’s Pier 21®
Party on the Pier is a monthly free, family-friendly gathering takes place on the third Saturday of the month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Acclaimed Texas blues musician Carolyn Wonderland will perform at Party on the Pier on Sat., June 15. - May 12, 2013 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Mitchell Historic Properties Offers Green Solution for Eco-Conscious Travelers Visiting Downtown Galveston, The Tremont House, and Hotel Galvez & Spa
Galveston is going green with the installation of three convenient electric car (e-car) recharging locations throughout the island. Mitchell Historic Properties has installed level-2, DC Fast Charge (DCFC) port e-car charging stations by Blink in the Harbor Square parking lot adjacent to popular... - April 18, 2013 - Mitchell Historic Properties
April Showers Downtown Galveston with Free Family Fun
Downtown Galveston comes alive with free family activity most weekends, and April is no exception. This month, catch the fun at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, during Movie Nite on the Strand and Music Nite on the Strand. Join the rip-roaring fun at Party on the Pier at Pier 21, 21st Street and... - March 29, 2013 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Mitchell Historic Properties Welcomes New Businesses Opening Just in Time for Summer
Shoppers can enjoy three new businesses that are opening late this May in Galveston’s historic downtown. Texas Cowgirls, Del Sol, and Cariloha are leasing newly renovated space from Mitchell Historic Properties in the Dargan and Tobyn building on the Strand near the newly opened Fuddruckers... - March 27, 2013 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Party on the Pier Kicks off Music Season at Galveston’s Pier 21
Pier 21 on the Galveston harbor is kicking off Saint Patrick’s Day weekend with drink specials, live music, and plenty of fun. The first ever Party on the Pier will start the season with merry making and much celebration as The Classix perform oldies hits for visitors and locals. Featuring... - March 15, 2013 - Mitchell Historic Properties
A Free Summer of Fun in Downtown Galveston Island
As the weather warms up, Galveston Island fills up with amazing, free events. Visitors and residents are invited to enjoy free movies and live concerts throughout the historic downtown. This March, Movie Nite on The Strand starts the season off right for locals and visitors. Movies begin just... - March 01, 2013 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Historic Downtown Galveston Offers Free Holiday Fun
The holiday season is just around the corner and this year, Historic Downtown Galveston is offering visitors some extra holiday magic. Beginning Saturday, Nov. 24, Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, will transform into a must-see holiday spectacular and host the return of “Santa on the Strand” as well as newly introduced “Lasers, Lights and Magic in the Park” and more. - November 04, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Nonno Tony's Brings Worldly Eats to Pier 21 and Downtown Galveston
Galveston Restaurant Group (GRG) recently opened their latest dining concept at Pier 21 – Nonno Tony’s World Kitchen. GRG owners Johnny Smecca, Joey Smecca, and Danny Hart collectively bring more than 100 years of experience to their newest establishment at Pier 21. Nonno Tony’s... - November 04, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Internationally Acclaimed Photographer to Display Unique Photography at Tremont House
The Cowboy Spirit, a collection of moving tintypes by internationally celebrated photographer and Texas native Robb Kendrick, will be on display at The Tremont House from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the January 19, 2013 Galveston ArtWalk. Kendrick’s exquisite tintype photography will be exhibited... - October 31, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Country Western Festival Scheduled for the Second Weekend of Galveston’s Mardi Gras
Texas country music fans are invited to join "Boots on the Beach" Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 during Galveston’s Mardi Gras. Jerry Jeff Walker will be gracing the stage with Joe Ely, Jesse Dayton, Paula Nelson, & Sam Navarro and the Lone Star Devils. - October 21, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Downtown Galveston is More Than Just Shopping; It’s Fun
Saengerfest Park in downtown Galveston at 2302 Strand is a great meeting place for Galveston residents and visitors. With a central location in the heart of the Strand National Historic Landmark District, Saengerfest Park offers annual free events to the public and easy access to downtown shopping. - September 19, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Downtown Galveston Offers Unique Deals This Labor Day Weekend
For many, Labor Day Weekend is an opportunity to take advantage of great shopping discounts. Bargain hunters looking for a deal in downtown Galveston are in luck. A number of attractions and shops will be offering generous discounts for the holiday weekend. Visitors can find out about downtown... - September 01, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Downtown Galveston Erupts with Beatlemania
The British are invading September’s Music Nite on The Strand. Beatles lovers are welcomed to participate in a free celebration of the Lads from Liverpool at Saengerfest Park. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8 acclaimed Beatles tribute band, The Fab 5, will be performing classic... - August 29, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Trick-or-Treating, Costume Contests and Halloween Fun in Downtown Galveston
Ghouls and goblins of all ages are invited to join in the Halloween festivities at the 2nd Annual Saengerfest Park Mini Monster Bash from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 27 at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand. The free, family friendly Halloween carnival will include assorted games and prizes,... - August 29, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Zombies Invade Downtown Galveston
The dead are walking at October’s Music Nite on The Strand. Zombiephiles of all ages are encouraged to invade Saengerfest Park from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, October 13. Flash the Robot DJ and Come See My Dead Person will wake the dead with lively music. In addition to the dance party,... - August 29, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Galveston's Hotel Galvez to Begin Taking October Ghost Tour Reservations Sept. 4
The “haunted” Hotel Galvez & Spa will begin taking reservations for its annual October ghost tour and dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Guests must contact the restaurant at (409) 765-7721 to make reservations. During the tour, guests hear stories of the “Ghost Bride” and other reported strange occurrences. - August 19, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Galveston's Favorite Southwestern Jewelry Shop Has Moved
Now just a block from their previous location, Santa Fe Trails has moved to join the shops at Old Galveston Square, 2217 Strand. The Native American and Southwestern jewelry and art shop relocated in order to accommodate repairs to the Ike damaged cast iron columns supporting the exterior of their... - August 03, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
New Holiday Laser Light Show Offers Free Fun in Historic Downtown Galveston
This holiday season visitors to historic downtown Galveston can enjoy a new, free event called “Lasers, Lights and Magic in the Park.” Saturday, Nov. 24, at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, the inaugural Lasers, Lights and Magic in the Park Launch Celebration will take place beginning at 6 p.m. - June 30, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Galveston’s "Haunted" Hotel Galvez Offers Ghost Tour and Dinner in October
Guests at the “haunted” Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, can hear stories of the “Ghost Bride” and other reported strange occurrences during the hotel’s annual ghost tour and dinner in October. The... - June 20, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
The Monterey Rock and Roll Experience Gallery Opens on the 45th Anniversary of the Monterey Pops Festival
The Monterey Rock and Roll Experience Gallery celebrates the grand opening of their new location on the 45th anniversary of the Monterey Pops Festival, June 16th 2012 at 380 Alvarado St. Monterey, CA 93940. Among the select exhibitors and notable guests attending the grand opening celebration will... - June 14, 2012 - The Monterey Rock and Roll Experience
Fairmount Historic District Celebrates 30 Years of Tour of Homes
Fort Worth’s historic Fairmount neighborhood will host its 30th Tour of Homes over Mother’s Day Weekend, May 12-13 from noon to 6:00 p.m. The event celebrates the rich history of the Southwest’s largest historic district and more than 1,500 visitors are expected to attend. - May 04, 2012 - Fairmount Homes Tour
Ancient Mayan Pottery Unearthed in Georgia, New Research Reveals
A researcher at LostWorlds.org has announced the discovery of Mayan glyphs, the symbols used to write the Mayan language, on 2,000 year old pottery unearthed in the state of Georgia. - March 18, 2012 - LostWorlds.org
Ancient Walled City Unearthed Off Georgia Coast Revealed at LostWorlds.org
A new web exhibit at LostWorlds.org, an online interactive museum of the American Indian, reveals an ancient walled city unearthed by archaeologists off the Georgia coast which predates the construction of Egypt’s pyramids. Known as the Sapelo Shell Ring Complex, this ancient city was... - February 09, 2012 - LostWorlds.org
Hotel Galvez Invites Couples to Renew Vows During Wedding Vow Renewal Valentine’s Weekend
Hotel Galvez & Spa is offering a Romantic Rendezvous weekend featuring a Wedding Vow Renewal on Valentine’s Day weekend, Feb. 10-12, 2012. Couples are invited to renew their vows at 11 a.m. on Sat, Feb. 11 and participate in Mardi Gras! Galveston. - January 17, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
International Museum Exhibit Asks, "Is Immigration Good for Me?" at New York's Ellis Island, European Immigration Museums
"Navigating Difference" to facilitate transatlantic dialogue on contemporary immigration with historical perspective. - November 19, 2011 - International Coalition of Sites of Conscience
Hotel Galvez to Host Free Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration, Hotel Galvez to Collect Donations for The Salvation Army
What do Santa Claus, the Mayor of Galveston and Queen Victoria all have in common? They will all be attending the City of Galveston’s Holiday Lighting Celebration at Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, on Friday, Nov. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. This free holiday event is open to the... - October 16, 2011 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Free Halloween Carnival and Children’s Costume Contest Scheduled on October 29 in Downtown Galveston
Halloween fun will come alive in historic downtown Galveston with the Saengerfest Mini Monster Bash on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand. The Saengerfest Mini Monster Bash, a family friendly Halloween carnival, offers a costume contest at 3 p.m., assorted games... - October 07, 2011 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Galveston’s "Haunted" Hotel Galvez Offers October Ghost Tour Dinner and Room Packages
Hotel Galvez & Spa, a Wyndham Grand® Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, invites guests to embark on enthralling ghost hunts during the month of October. The “haunted” Texas hotel is extending its ghost tour to the public as part of a special three-course dinner... - September 08, 2011 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Hotel Galvez to Host Series of Rosenberg Library Exhibits This Summer
Hotel Galvez & Spa, a Wyndham Grand® Hotel, is collaborating with Rosenberg Library’s Galveston and Texas History Center to host a series of exhibits and presentations at the hotel during the months of July, August and September as part of the hotel’s year-long celebration... - June 17, 2011 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Texas’ “Queen of the Gulf” - Hotel Galvez Commemorates 100 Years in June
Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, will commemorate its 100-year reign as “Queen of the Gulf” with a free community celebration on Saturday, June 11. The grounds of this historic Texas beachfront hotel will come alive with... - May 25, 2011 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Long Island Maritime Museum Announces Dates of Annual Pirate Festival
The 2nd Annual Pirate Festival and Classic Boat Show promises to be a weekend full of exciting activities for the entire family. - May 13, 2011 - Long Island Maritime Museum
Texas’ Hotel Galvez to Commemorate Centennial with Community Celebration
Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, will commemorate its 100-year reign as “Queen of the Gulf” with a free community celebration on Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12, 2011. On Saturday, the grounds of this historic beachfront hotel will come alive with activities... - April 10, 2011 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Hotel Galvez to Host Spanish Wine Event during Food and Wine Festival
As part of its ongoing monthly centennial celebrations, Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, will host a Spanish Wine Pairing Dinner on Friday, April 15 at 7 p.m. with visiting Chef Pedro Angel Garcia of Houston’s El Meson Restaurant. This special event is part of the 2011... - March 20, 2011 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Join the Party at Chatsworth This Year
Lavish house parties, the inspirational Bachelor Duke, a ladies’ maid and dressing up costumes make up some of the intriguing elements at Chatsworth this year as it celebrates the bicentenary of the 6th Duke of Devonshire’s succession. Visitors will get a glimpse into a remarkable past when the stunning country estate re-opens its doors to the house on March 13 2011. - March 13, 2011 - Chatsworth
Noted Author, Gary Cartwright, Returns to Galveston for a Weekend of Book Signings
Gary Cartwright, noted author of Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf, returns to Galveston on Thursday, March 31 through Saturday, April 2. His schedule will be as follows: Thursday, March 31, Noon to 3:00 pm: Celebrating Women Convention at Moody Gardens Convention Center, Hotel Galvez Spa booth; 7... - March 11, 2011 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Outdoor Cinema at Hotel Galvez to Feature "Some Like It Hot" and Dinner
As part of its ongoing monthly centennial celebrations, Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, will feature a special showing of “Some Like It Hot” for its Cinema and Café Under the Stars on Friday, March 18. This 1959 classic movie will be shown on the front lawn of... - February 26, 2011 - Mitchell Historic Properties