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Galveston Historical Foundation will host the Ninth Annual Sacred Places Tour on Saturday, January 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eight places of worship and two historical cemeteries will be open to the public.
Included in the 2004 Sacred Places tour are Saint Joseph's Church, Saints Constantine and Helen Serbian Orthodox, Catholic Cemetery, Evergreen Cemetery, Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church, Galveston Islamic Center, Trinity Episcopal Church, Ursuline Chapel, Sacred Heart Church and Sunlight Baptist Church. “Galveston’s wealth of religious structures will be displayed on this year’s tour,” states Beth Shriner, director of historic properties at Galveston Historical Foundation. “We are very excited about showcasing the varying sanctuaries as well as the cemeteries for the public to experience Galveston’s plethora of cultural influences.”
The self-guided tour begins at 10:00 am at St. Joseph’s Church, located at 2202 Avenue K in Galveston. The Sacred Place Tour program, providing historical information and a map to guide them on the city-wide tour is included in the admission price.
The afternoon will conclude with a performance by Moody Methodist Chancel Choir at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of St. Joseph's Church. Tickets may be purchased at the Heritage Visitors Center, 2328 Broadway or by phone at (409) 762-3933. Tickets are $8.00 per person and $7.00 for members of Galveston Historical Foundation.
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