From the author of the book comes a wonderful tour and a riveting journey through the forgotten parts of downtown Galveston that were once bustling with wild parties and generous offerings of hourly love.
Join renowned author and speaker Kimber Fountain as she brings to life the tales – both tragic and triumphant – of Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line
Known today as a colorful resort destination featuring family-friendly entertainment and a thriving arts district, Galveston was once notorious for its flourishing vice economy of illegal liquor and gambling and an infamous red light district called simply, “The Line.”
This unassuming five blocks of Postoffice Street came to life every night and remained a stubborn mainstay of the island cityscape for nearly seventy years. In the late 1950s, the era was known as the “Free State of Galveston” finally came to an end, and today, almost all that remains of its history has been sensationalized and marginalized.
Galveston was more than just a city of “gangsters” and lewd women, and Kimber Fountain pursues the authentic, sequestered story of women who wanted to make their own rules and the city that wanted to let them.
Tours are every Wednesday-Saturday starting at 7pm. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased online at redlightdistricttoursofgalveston.com in advance or at the start of the tour (cash only).
Reservations are required for cash/onsite tickets, and both online ticket purchases and cash reservations must be made by 5pm the day of the tour.
The tour meets on the north steps of the old Galveston Post Office at 601 25th Street (corner of 25th and Church St.). Meet at the north steps located on Church Street side.
Tours begin promptly at 7pm. Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes early to ensure ample time to park and/or purchase onsite tickets. Due to mature content, this tour is strongly recommended for adults and older teens only. Tour content will not be censored for younger audiences, and teens and children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more info go to redlightdistricttoursofgalveston.com, email GalvestonRedLightTours@gmail.com, call or text (409)526-6883. Reservations required.
Have you ever wanted to bring your art to life? If so, then make sure to be here when The Edge of Imagination Station comes to town for this Family Fun Night! Using supplies like paper, markers, clay, and 3D objects you can share something from your “Universe of Stories!’ Space travel, moon landings, planetary explorations, and aliens are just the beginning of what is possible! Bring a friend, bring your ideas, and let’s have some fun!
From the author of the book comes a wonderful tour and a riveting journey through the forgotten parts of downtown Galveston that were once bustling with wild parties and generous offerings of hourly love.
Join renowned author and speaker Kimber Fountain as she brings to life the tales – both tragic and triumphant – of Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line
Known today as a colorful resort destination featuring family-friendly entertainment and a thriving arts district, Galveston was once notorious for its flourishing vice economy of illegal liquor and gambling and an infamous red light district called simply, “The Line.”
This unassuming five blocks of Postoffice Street came to life every night and remained a stubborn mainstay of the island cityscape for nearly seventy years. In the late 1950s, the era was known as the “Free State of Galveston” finally came to an end, and today, almost all that remains of its history has been sensationalized and marginalized.
Galveston was more than just a city of “gangsters” and lewd women, and Kimber Fountain pursues the authentic, sequestered story of women who wanted to make their own rules and the city that wanted to let them.
Tours are every Wednesday-Saturday starting at 7pm. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased online at redlightdistricttoursofgalveston.com in advance or at the start of the tour (cash only).
Reservations are required for cash/onsite tickets, and both online ticket purchases and cash reservations must be made by 5pm the day of the tour.
The tour meets on the north steps of the old Galveston Post Office at 601 25th Street (corner of 25th and Church St.). Meet at the north steps located on Church Street side.
Tours begin promptly at 7pm. Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes early to ensure ample time to park and/or purchase onsite tickets. Due to mature content, this tour is strongly recommended for adults and older teens only. Tour content will not be censored for younger audiences, and teens and children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more info go to redlightdistricttoursofgalveston.com, email GalvestonRedLightTours@gmail.com, call or text (409)526-6883. Reservations required.
Have you ever wanted to bring your art to life? If so, then make sure to be here when The Edge of Imagination Station comes to town today! Using supplies like paper, markers, clay, and 3D objects you can share something from your “Universe of Stories!’ Space travel, moon landings, planetary explorations, and aliens are just the beginning of what is possible! Bring a friend, bring your ideas, and let’s have some fun!
Sessions start at 10am, 11:30am, 2:00pm and 3:30pm. Recommended for ages 8+. The films will be compiled and shared on YouTube and the library’s website. Sessions sizes limited.
Have you ever wanted to bring your art to life? If so, then make sure to be here when The Edge of Imagination Station comes to town today! Using supplies like paper, markers, clay, and 3D objects you can share something from your “Universe of Stories!’ Space travel, moon landings, planetary explorations, and aliens are just the beginning of what is possible! Bring a friend, bring your ideas, and let’s have some fun!
Sessions start at 10am, 11:30am, 2:00pm and 3:30pm. Recommended for ages 8+. The films will be compiled and shared on YouTube and the library’s website. Sessions sizes limited.
Have you ever wanted to bring your art to life? If so, then make sure to be here when The Edge of Imagination Station comes to town today! Using supplies like paper, markers, clay, and 3D objects you can share something from your “Universe of Stories!’ Space travel, moon landings, planetary explorations, and aliens are just the beginning of what is possible! Bring a friend, bring your ideas, and let’s have some fun!
Sessions start at 10am, 11:30am, 2:00pm and 3:30pm. Recommended for ages 8+. The films will be compiled and shared on YouTube and the library’s website. Sessions sizes limited.
Have you ever wanted to bring your art to life? If so, then make sure to be here when The Edge of Imagination Station comes to town today! Using supplies like paper, markers, clay, and 3D objects you can share something from your “Universe of Stories!’ Space travel, moon landings, planetary explorations, and aliens are just the beginning of what is possible! Bring a friend, bring your ideas, and let’s have some fun!
Sessions start at 10am, 11:30am, 2:00pm and 3:30pm. Recommended for ages 8+. The films will be compiled and shared on YouTube and the library’s website. Sessions sizes limited.
From the author of the book comes a wonderful tour and a riveting journey through the forgotten parts of downtown Galveston that were once bustling with wild parties and generous offerings of hourly love.
Join renowned author and speaker Kimber Fountain as she brings to life the tales – both tragic and triumphant – of Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line
Known today as a colorful resort destination featuring family-friendly entertainment and a thriving arts district, Galveston was once notorious for its flourishing vice economy of illegal liquor and gambling and an infamous red light district called simply, “The Line.”
This unassuming five blocks of Postoffice Street came to life every night and remained a stubborn mainstay of the island cityscape for nearly seventy years. In the late 1950s, the era was known as the “Free State of Galveston” finally came to an end, and today, almost all that remains of its history has been sensationalized and marginalized.
Galveston was more than just a city of “gangsters” and lewd women, and Kimber Fountain pursues the authentic, sequestered story of women who wanted to make their own rules and the city that wanted to let them.
Tours are every Wednesday-Saturday starting at 7pm. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased online at redlightdistricttoursofgalveston.com in advance or at the start of the tour (cash only).
Reservations are required for cash/onsite tickets, and both online ticket purchases and cash reservations must be made by 5pm the day of the tour.
The tour meets on the north steps of the old Galveston Post Office at 601 25th Street (corner of 25th and Church St.). Meet at the north steps located on Church Street side.
Tours begin promptly at 7pm. Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes early to ensure ample time to park and/or purchase onsite tickets. Due to mature content, this tour is strongly recommended for adults and older teens only. Tour content will not be censored for younger audiences, and teens and children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more info go to redlightdistricttoursofgalveston.com, email GalvestonRedLightTours@gmail.com, call or text (409)526-6883. Reservations required.
Favorite reads shared aloud in the Children’s Department on the first Saturday of every month.
This goes to 10:20am.
June 15th (11am and 1pm): “The Green Book” Shoebox Lunch and Lecture – The Green Book Project returns for a catered lecture on the Green Book and shoebox lunches. Enjoy Allen’s Kitchen and Grill’s take on greens, macaroni and cheese, cornbread, fried chicken, and cake, while learning about the Negro Motorist Green Book. Although the Green Book supplied places to eat during travel, there were still places in between that were not open to the Negro travelers. Several travelers would pack what is known as a “Shoebox Lunch” to guarantee they had a meal to eat. This was a basic shoebox packed full of foods that would not spoil during a long trip.
Traveling during the Jim Crow era carried with it additional hardships for African Americans. With numerous African American families moving from rural to urban locales to take on industrial jobs, the ability for many of those families to attain vehicles became a reality. That didn’t stop several cities and states from finding ways to discriminate against the African American traveler, though that was made illegal in the Civil Rights Act of 1875. These travelers had to work together to vacation and trek across the United States and frequently relied on the guidance of the “Negro Motorist Green Book” to find motels, gas stations, restaurants, and more.
Tickets are $40 and available at eventbrite.com. This will be held at Menard Hall, 3302 Avenue O, Galveston.
