Join Andrew Harris as Mr. Dickens for the retelling of three Victorian tales of mystery, intrigue and suspense. The performance will include one of the most popular stories from his American Reading Tour of 1867-1868, “The Signalman.”
Join Victoria Mansion and USM's History Department for a lively talk about women who broke the mold during the late 19th century. Authors Elizabeth DeWolfe and Kathleen Langone will discuss "How to Get Ahead in the Gilded Age: A Guide for Women," exploring the lives of three women who followed their own paths in the Victorian Era.
Last year's celebration of National Textiles Day was such a success, we are expanding it this year. Throughout the entire month of May, we invite you to usher in spring with A Legacy of Silk and Satin: Inspired by the Weddings of Victoria Mansion. This exciting new exhibit...
In observance of the holiday, we are offering a community day with free admission and a special activity.
We invite guests to celebrate the final reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, held in Galveston, TX on June 19, 1865. We will tell the stories of individuals enslaved by the Morses in New Orleans, whose lives we work to uncover and share.