Galveston Historical Foundation

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №2

Rating: 1

I called in early June after I got engaged to inquire about booking one of the historical buildings, I get this isn t Jami s department and she s supposed to just direct these kind of inquires to Lauraleigh but the customer service I got was so awful. She sounded so inconvenienced and corrected me on the pronunciation of the Garten Verein 3 times. it s pronounced garten verein 3 TIMES!! I let it go as Lauraleigh and Diane have been so nice and accommodating. Now today my fiancé called and Jami once again answered with the WORST attitude we ve ever gotten. My fiancé s whole family is from Galveston and we re trying to spend thousands of dollars on this place. It didn t sit right so we called back asking for her manager. Immediately her tone changed and she tried to apologize stating she just got back from a leave of absence because her mother passed away unexpectedly and she just got over Covid. What was her excuse for acting like this months ago as well? She then disconnected the call. This is no way to speak to anyone, let alone someone who is trying to invest their money on one of these beautiful historical sites. I hope they replace her with someone that actually knows how to offer good customer service.

Date: a year ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

2023 Homes Tour. Well organized and offered variety of renovated and restored homes to visit.

Date: a year ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Been volunteering for their homes tours since relocating to Texas. Fun Spring or Mother s Day event. Make it a weekend or week long getaway you won t regret it!

Date: a year ago

Review №5

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

A great organization in Galveston, preserving and educating on history on the island. Love the historic home tours every year

Date: 2 years ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Great service, but they are closed until further notice.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №11

Rating: 1

This morning October the 29th 2020 I called the Galveston historical foundation to try to find Pat Mccoy and Olivia Meyer . The Man that answered the phone... I had to ask his name and it was Brett. When I told him what I wanted, he wanted to know why and I told him it was in regards to Dickens on the Strand. He said, condescending, I dont know everyone that is working on that, you have to tell me more and I said How do I locate Olivia Meyer or Pat Mccoy?. Brett was very snippy on the phone and rude. (I did not mention to him that I was an original lifetime member of the Galveston historical foundation When I was part of Doctor and Mrs JL Jinkins, Jr. 1970s. I remodelled about 10 houses in the now,, East end historical district. I was on the planning commission in 1972 when the guidelines for the East in historical district were written by the committee and myself.) Brett was not representative of the sort of people that should be working in a public relations position ,Even answering the phone, for Galveston historical foundation. What I wanted was to be pointed in the proper direction .Brett was extremely arrogant , Rude and Curt. I did not tell him anything except laugh and tell him After his rude behaviour That I had been a member of the Galveston struggle foundation probably before he was born.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Galveston is nationally recognized for its historic resources which are enjoyed by residents, business owners, and visitors alike. The 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. Galveston is named among America s Dozen Distinctive Destinations, a list of unique and lovingly preserved communities issued each year by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. While making the award, the Trust cited the fact that Galveston has over 550 structures listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Wonderful people working here who really took the time to give us a ton of great information about Galveston, really made our trip!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

They saved a house from my family after the hurricane, they have resorted it and its good to see being used.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №17

Rating: 2

.... This woman came in to a local Galveston store I was browsing through. She didnt look around at all........first thing not even a hi..... Just, I am from the historical foundation...... looked at the the clerk, asking for mid-century modern furniture........ The clerk very nicely responsed and quickly pointed at this self.... The lady from the historical foundation looked at the clerk and said No... Not that. Do you even know what mid-century modern Is? Very rudly........ The clerk was embarrassed. She Didnt know what to say. A Representative to your foundation doesnt look too good if your employees are being ugly. But who am I right. Some nobody who witnessed someone in power stepping on us ants..... How beautiful are your homes? I bet so beautiful.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №21

Rating: 3

Nonprofit organization let me go after Hurricane Harvey

Date: 5 years ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Interesting place nice people, must check it out !

Date: 5 years ago

Review №23

Rating: 4

Great place to watch Dickens on the strand in Galveston

Date: 5 years ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Awesome. Love everyone associated!!

Date: 5 years ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №27

Rating: 4

Very informative place to learn about past history. Lots of books to look through.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №28

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

I love the artwork. Barbara Rabek has donated many pieces of her beautiful artwork of the island. #lat2915

Date: 6 years ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

They have done so much for Galveston. Its really too bad I cant give them rating up 6 or more

Date: 7 years ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Attend Dickens on the Strand in December. Its a great time. Remember to buy your tickets online before you go.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 8 years ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Love this little place. The ladies who work there are very friendly and helpful. I find myself getting lost in conversation with them every time over the fascinating Galveston facts. They are a wealth of knowledge.

Date: 8 years ago

Review №35

Rating: 4

Lots to see and pick through here.

Date: 8 years ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

I love this! Just recently found out about this...amazing!

Date: 8 years ago

Review №37

Rating: 3

The concept is wonderful but the pricing reflects retail for decorating and artistic projects. The true purpose of the warehouse should be to provide affordable options for residents trying to restore and improve their homes. We have a Galveston home built in 1901shop Habitat for Humanity in Austin when we visit our kids. There you pay $15 to $20 for a vintage door instead of $100 at G H Warehouse and it doesnt take hours to make it presentable enough to use. Perhaps the GH Warehouse should have a reduced rate for registered residents restoring their old homes.

Date: 9 years ago