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GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION SEPTEMBER 2010

The Second Annual Galveston Rebirth-Revival Race is planned for Saturday, September 11th starting early in the morning. You will want to be a part of the race…walking, running, or watching. We have added a 10K along with the 5K from last year, and a1K for children who want to take a shorter run. It is great fun and a wonderful way to see our historic neighborhoods and downtown. The run starts at the Historic Tremont House on Mechanic and a celebration and awards program is held at Saengerfest Park at 23rd and Strand. The run commemorates Hurricane Ike and the island’s remarkable revival.

This is the only local run that highlights our historic areas and supports Galveston Historical Foundation. The 2010 race route highlights Kempner Park area and Silk Stocking Historic District. The longest stretches of the run are along Avenue P and 23rd Street.

The lead sponsor of the race is now a local business, Mostyn Law Firm. Their new office is at 21st and Church in the former Electric Building. Mostyn is a large supporter of historic Galveston. Check our website for more information on the run and related events.

Opening this month is the GHF Green Revival project at 3101 Avenue Q. This striking 1,000 square foot house is decked out in the latest energy efficiency equipment and designed to reduce the carbon footprint of its occupants. It will be open for visitors to learn about green and historic buildings through October 2010. Drop by; it’s free of charge, and a major attraction for the fall historic home tour.

Check out Saturdays at the Texas Seaport Museum as a new class of seagoing volunteers train on ELISSA. The 19th century sailing vessel is the pride of GHF and Galveston and offers a hands-on laboratory for adults and youth alike. You can tour the iron bark and learn about maritime preservation at Pier 22.

On September 18, Galveston Historical Foundation will offer a tour of the Harbor View neighborhood. This 1950s platted neighborhood was designed by a Houston landscape architect and engineer creating a curvilinear plan. Several prominent mid-century modern houses are in the neighborhood. You will want to see where Galveston’s 1950s and 1960s families chose to build their new homes. The tour begins at 9 a.m. at 1306 Harbor View.

Also on September 18, the Adler & Hearn Acoustical Concert is held at historic St. Joseph’s Church at 2202 Avenue K. This event is held to support the restoration needs of St. Joseph’s Church. The concert is $10 per person, call 409-765-7834 or email education@galvestonhistory.org for reservations. Tickets will be available at the door and the 7:30 pm is the start time.

It’s always great to have new members and you may join our preservation efforts of Galveston Island by calling or going to our website. You will receive regular updates of special events and opportunities to learn about preservation of the island. Check out all of Galveston Historical Foundation’s activities and programs on our website www.galvestonhistory.org.