Galveston Island Guide
History
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1.5KFREE! Jan. 11th: Family Day at Oil Rig Museum
On the second Saturday of every month, 10am-3pm, the Ocean Star celebrates Family Day. Each Family Day focuses on a different theme...
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10.0KThings to Do in Galveston on a Rainy Day
By Leah Cast Galveston Island is a beautiful, historic beach destination known for its great weather all year round. But, if you’re...
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891Tours & History Explorations This Month
Galveston Island’s history is legendary. Check out these events that delve into the history of our Island:
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1.3KA Fun Tour by Kimber Fountain “Galveston’s Red Light District”
Every Wednesday-Saturday (7pm) From the author of the book comes a wonderful tour and a riveting journey through the forgotten parts of...
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1.1KEnjoy a Glimpse of History with Two Great Galveston Tours
NOAA Ship Oregon II Tour Did you know the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operates the nation’s largest fleet of research...
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2.9KGalveston is More Fun When it Rains
Courtesy of Galveston Convention and Visitors Bureau You’ve waited for your vacation at the beach and now it’s raining…what to do, what...
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4.4KBoots: Tour the Island’s Best and Most Authentic Places
Halloween Offerings If you’ve spent much of any time here, you’ve no doubt already heard your fair share of Galveston’s haunted history....
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5.9K$1 Gets You All Over the Island on Cool Galveston Trolleys
Getting around on the island is easier than ever these days, and what better way to do so than to ride one...
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5.0KBuildings: Architecture as Art, Galveston’s Finest Collection
By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost Galveston is home to one of the finest collections of architecture in the United...
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13.5KStatues and Monuments, The Gleanings of Galveston
By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost The history of recorded civilization on Galveston Island spans a mere two hundred years,...
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3.0KGalveston Naval Museum: Explore Real Live History
There’s a lot going on at the Galveston Naval Museum this month. When you visit the Galveston Naval Museum, you will be...
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5.8KDash Beardsley Ghost Tours of Galveston
Join a haunted ghost tour like no other! Galveston’s oldest and longest-running ghost tour is owned and operated by Dash Beardsley, the...
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892Hurricane Tour During Hurricane Season…I Think YES
1900 Hurricane Tour Mark the 118 anniversary of the deadliest natural disaster in American history on this tour! This hour long driving...
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962Sin City of the South Tour
Explore Galveston’s Free State period from 1920-1958 with this hour long tour. Learn the history of gambling, bootlegging, and prostitution in Galveston....
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1.4KHenry Rosenberg’s Gifts to Galveston
Passport To The Past: Henry Rosenberg’s Gifts to Galveston May 2018 marks the 125th anniversary of Henry Rosenberg’s charitable bequests. Rosenberg Library...
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934Coming May 12th: Happy 140th Birthday!!!
Art & Architecture: Honoring the 140th Birthday of Our Building, May 12th Come celebrate the beauty of Art & Architecture at an...
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1.9KDash Beardsley: Galveston’s Premier Paranormal Expert
Dubbed as the Ghost man of Galveston, Dash is considered Galveston’s premier paranormal expert. His tour has been voted the #1 most...
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Ocean Star Oil Rig & Museum: History of the Oil Business
By Terry Card Snuggled within a tranquil scene of pure white pelicans sunning themselves on the rocks protecting the working fishing...
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6.3KBryan Museum: A Piece of History
By Terry Card “That man’s gone crazy! What’s he doin’ diggin’ for oil in front of the old orphanage? Does anybody know...
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4.4KExploring Hidden History Museums on the Island
By Rob Lucey To learn about Galveston’s colorful history, you can tour mansions, take guided walks or rides through the historic districts,...
