Island Guide Magazine
History
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20.3KGalveston Tree Sculptures: History and Art Combined in a Self -Guided Tour
On September 13th, 2008, Hurricane Ike covered most of the Island in a tidal surge. The damaging combination of powerful wind and...
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6.2KAugust 25th: Basement to Attic Tours at Bishops Palace
Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) offers many events that are open to the public. Tickets and reservations can be made online at galvestonhistory.org...
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47Sin 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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1.4KTreasure 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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505Henry 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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369Coming 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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1.2KApril 28th: Marine Biology Tour
Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) offers many events that are open to the public. Tickets and reservations can be made online at galvestonhistory.org...
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999It is Halloween in April With These Tours!
Living Dead Tour & Graveyard Tour Celebrate the halfway point to Halloween with these two tours: Living Dead Tour is the only...
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1.2KOngoing Tours & Events including Blackjack Fishing, Crawfish & More!
Every Thursday (8-10pm) – Trivia Night at Sharkey’s Tavern – Get your team together for trivia night presented by Trivia Factory every...
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1.3K“Never A Dull Moment:” The Art of Grace Spaulding John (1890-1972)
“Never A Dull Moment:” The Art of Grace Spaulding John (1890-1972) In partnership with the Center for the Advancement and Study of...
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2.0KGalveston 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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541Enjoy 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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1.1KDash 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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1.3KThe Rosenberg Free School: April 2017 Treasure of the Month
April Rosenberg Library Museum’s Treasure of the Month: Herbert Allaire Robertson This month marks the 100th Anniversary of the United States’ entry...
