Walk-Up Tour Hours This Week

Monday, October 20 Closed
Tuesday, October 21 Closed
Wednesday, October 22 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday, October 23 Closed
Friday, October 24 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday, October 25 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday, October 26 Closed

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This once decrepit Victorian mansion is undergoing a massive restoration. Designed by noted architect Nicholas Clayton, this Galveston historical treasure is slowly being brought back to life.

Halloween with Poe

At the League-Kempner House

8:00pm & 10:00pm

A night of poetry, passion, and eternal love…

Step into the solemn chamber of mourning this Halloween, where Edgar Allan Poe himself takes the stage. Through his most exquisite and heartfelt poetry, Poe summons Lenore and Annabel Lee across the gulf of Death, guiding you through an unforgettable arc of grief—from denial to acceptance.

This immersive performance blends gothic romance with timeless verse, inviting you to witness the heart of America’s great poet laid bare.

Following the performance, guests are welcomed to a refined reception and a self-guided tour of the storied League-Kempner House, where history and atmosphere linger in every room. Incorporate a Costume Contest complete with Poe-themed prizes, and you’ll curate an evening of entertainment that transforms Halloween into a truly memorable occasion. An evening of beauty, sorrow, and mystery awaits.

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1893 Seance - Step Back In Time

Saturday, November 15th 7:00 - 9:30 pm

What could be more fun than a seance, complete with Victorian costumed mediums, private Tarot card readings and an entertaining lecture on Victorian Spiritualism! Wear your own Victorian finery or come as you like.

Doors open at 6:00 pm to allow ample time for touring the house before the seance begins

Your ticket includes

60-Minute seance with Crystal Ball
History of the Seance lecture
15-Minute private Tarot reading
Light Refreshments
Self-guided House Tour

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Blog Posts

First Anniversary of the 1900 Storm

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Before There Was a League-Kempner House

Before there was The League-Kempner House, another great house stood at this location. It was built in the 1870’s by Leon Blum. Born on...

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A Powerful Partnership: J.C. League and Harper Anderson

One name we keep seeing in the archival papers of J.C. League is Harper Anderson. Mr. Anderson was a Galveston attorney who worked for...

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Contact Us

Address

1702 Broadway Ave J
Galveston, TX 77550

Contact

info@leaguekempnerhouse.org

(409)-248-1893

Opening Hours

Hours vary as construction allows