Galveston Historical Foundation
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| Name | Galveston Historical Foundation |
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| Address | 502 20th St. |
| Place | Galveston, Texas |
| Zip | 77550 |
| Region | Texas Area |
| Number of employees | 11-50 |
| Year founded | 1954 |
| Phone number | 409-765-7834 |
| Website | URL |
| Coordinates | 29.3054013°, -94.7900179°Latitude: 29.3054013 Longitude: -94.7900179 Loading map... |
| References | About GHF[1] |
Incorporated in 1954, the Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) is one of the nation's largest local preservation organizations. Over the last 50 years, the foundation has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, public education, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation and stewardship of historic properties. Today, GHF has over 2,000 memberships representing individuals, families, and businesses across Texas, the US and abroad and exerts a profound impact on the culture and economy of the Island.
In 2008, a grant through the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Partners in the Field program that extends outreach through the expansion of several successful preservation services and the implementation of some new initiatives. The three-year program is designed to educate Galveston residents on ways to improve their properties while increasing safety, efficiency, and affordability. The PIF grants are administered through the Statewide and Local Partners of the National Trust and funded by the Robert Wilson Charitable Trust. Each year, several state and local preservation organizations participate after submitting proposals outlining their strategies to expand preservation field services.
As part of the grant, GHF holds training programs on the use of sustainable materials and building techniques for builders of new construction as well as homeowners and contractors doing rehabilitation projects. The series relies on cooperation from the Galveston Branch of the USGBC-Houston chapter.
The grant also supports the Green Revival Project, in which an Hurricane-Ike-damaged, 1890s shotgun house is to be relocated and rehabilitated to become a model of sustainable living. When completed, the house will serve as an exhibit for members of the community interested in household repairs or improvements that can cut costs and conserve resources. Eventually, GHF will sell the house to an owner committed to operating a sustainable historic household.