Battle of Galveston Anniversary Weekend January 9-10
On January 9 and 10, 2010, Galveston Historical Foundation will mark the 147th anniversary of the most important military event in Galveston’s history: the Civil War Battle of Galveston, which took place in the early morning hours of January 1, 1863.
Scheduled Events
Living History Encampments: Blue & Gray: Camps representing the forces of the North and the South will be established on The Strand (Gray) and on Postoffice Street (Blue) by the 19th-Century Living History Association, Inc. and the First Texas Brigade. Held in the Downtown Strand District and 1861 Custom House. To add to your personal calendars and to receive e-mail reminders, click individual dates below.
January 9th: 10am - 6pm
January 10th: 10am - 6pm
Battle of Galveston Re-Enactments: Held on The Strand, between 20th & 23rd Streets. To add to your personal calendars and to receive e-mail reminders, click individual dates below.
January 9th: 2pm
January 10th: 1pm
Battle of Galveston Walking Tours: Civil War Walking Tours will be led by noted author and Civil War historian Edward T. Cotham. Cotham’s books, including “Battle on the Bay: The Civil War Struggle for Galveston,” will be available for purchase and signing. The tour begins at the Peanut Butter Warehouse and ends at Custom House. To add to your personal calendars and to receive e-mail reminders, click individual dates below.
January 9th: Noon
January 9th: 4pm
January 10th: 2:30pm
Civil War Cemetery Tours: Tour the Broadway Cemetery with cemetery historian, Linda McBee. Visit the grave of Confederate General John Bankhead Magruder as well as the monument dedicated to those who perished during the Battle of Galveston. Other notable Civil War characters in this historic cemetery will also be highlighted. To add to your personal calendars and to receive e-mail reminders, click individual dates below.
January 9th:10am
January 9th:11am
Civil War Galveston Driving Tour: This one-hour driving tour focuses on Galveston’s collection of antebellum architecture as well as locations along the waterfront used as forts during the war. Details to be announced.
Battle of Galveston Harbor Tour: Envision the 1863 Battle of Galveston from the view-point of Galveston’s historic harbor. Boards at the Texas Seaport Museum at Pier 22. For times and advance registration, visit galvestonhistory.org.
Battle of Galveston Costume Ball: Dance the night away as ladies in hoop skirts and gentlemen in top hats and tails celebrate the Battle of Galveston Blue and Gray Ball. Civil War-era costumes are suggested but traditional black tie will suffice. Sponsored by the Historic Tremont Hotel. The event will be held at the Davidson Ballroom of The Tremont House, 24th & Mechanic.
Additional details regarding Battle of Galveston Anniversary Weekend may be found at galvestonhistory.org, or by calling (409)765-7834.