Galveston Island Guide
History
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622A 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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12.1KStatues 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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22.4KTree Sculptures: History and Art Combined
Galveston Tree Sculptures On September 13th, 2008, Hurricane Ike covered most of the Island in a tidal surge. The damaging combination of...
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1.8KKeep Cool at Bryan Museum’s Fun Events
The Bryan Museum is located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home at 1315 21st St. in Galveston. Tours are given (no reservations...
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8.7KThings 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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2.5KGalveston 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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137Women’s Conference featuring Former First Lady Laura Bush
May 9th (8:30am-5pm) The Galveston Women’s Conference is a day-long educational event to celebrate women, inspire women, and motivate women to strive...
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3.9KBoots: 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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5.3KDash 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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628Hurricane 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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509Sin 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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940Henry 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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704Coming 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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2.5KGalveston 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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1.5KDash 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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817Enjoy 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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3.3KOcean 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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5.9KBryan 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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4.0KExploring 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,...
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Galveston Island Tours: GHF Historic Buildings, Shows and Ships
By Terry Card Galveston Historic Foundation was incorporated in 1954, establishing Historic Districts and is the main advocate of preservation and renovation...
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8.6KThe Bishop’s Palace: Galveston’s Most Significant Building
By Terry Card, Photos by Christa Schreckengost The wind raged and the black water sucked at his legs. Struggling behind him, eyes...
