History Archives - Galveston Island Guide

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Oct. 6th: Market St. Social with Matthew Ryan

Although trains don’t stop at the 1904 depot these days, it doesn’t mean something new isn’t coming down the tracks. Galveston Historical...

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Things 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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First EVER Ghost Hunt at Historic Butterowe Building, October 6th

Haunted Mayfield Investigation: The First Ever Paranormal Investigation and Ghost Hunt Of The Historic Butterowe Building October 6th, 10pm-4am, the first ever...

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Tree 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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Oct. 13th: “Sources of Energy” 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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Galveston Hot Spot: “Antiques on Winnie” Celebrates 1 Year

Antiques on Winnie Celebrates One Year Anniversary In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, two sisters seized their opportunity to open a new...

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Dash 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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Hurricane 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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Sin 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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Treasure of the Month: June P. Ross

June 2018 Treasure of the Month: June P. Ross During the month of June, Rosenberg Library will honor the late June P....

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Henry 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...