Galveston Island Guide
All posts tagged "history"
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33DowntownARToberFEST Celebrate 25 Years October 15-16
Come Celebrate 25 Years Of Dynamic Arts In Galveston October 15-16, 2022 ARToberFEST Galveston, produced by The Grand 1894 Opera House, will...
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519DowntownFREE Movies & Music at Saengerfest Park This Weekend
Saengerfest Park, located in the heart of Downtown Galveston, is a great place to find free family-friendly fun as the days (slowly)...
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202Downtown“The Polar Express” at Galveston Railroad Museum Tickets Now on Sale
Visit the Galveston Railroad Museum to learn the history of the golden age of rail and experience the excitement of bygone...
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419Downtown2022 Galveston Fall Festivals feature Shrimp, Ghosts, & Greeks
The fall season brings what many consider to be the best weather of the year on Galveston Island, and with great weather...
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3.2KDowntownSix Fun Ways To Tour Galveston
By DiscoverGalvestonTexas.com So you finally made it to the island and now you want to see it all. There are many fun...
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160Free Things to DoBook Review: “Half Outlaw” by Alex Temblador
By Gini Rainey Writing in a time-shift style, Alex Temblador explores Raquel Warren’s progression of life values from the time her parents...
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279More To DoBook Review: “Torpedoes On The Beach: Boyhood Adventures in Galveston in the Midst of World WarII” by Louis James Frey
By Gini Rainey Let me begin by saying that while there actually was a torpedo discovered on the Galveston beach in...
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3.8KDowntownGalveston 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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646DowntownJune Rosenberg Treasure of the Month: Schmidt’s Garden
Pictured above: This photo is believed to have been taken at Schmidt’s Garden during Galveston’s 1876 Maifest celebration. During the month of...
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635HistoryRosenberg Library April Treasure: Murder and Mystery at Guzzi’s Store
During the late 19th century, Vincent Guzzi opened a grocery store at the northeast corner of Market and 8th Street in Galveston. ...
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539DowntownMarch Treasure at Rosenberg Library: Maria C. Kimball
In honor of Women’s History Month this March, Rosenberg Library will celebrate the legacy of Galveston artist Maria Cage Kimball. Kimball is...
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585DowntownFebruary Treasure at Rosenberg Library: Bettie Brown’s 1902 Transatlantic Voyage
During the month of March, Rosenberg Library will exhibit an assortment of travel souvenirs collected by Galveston resident Bettie Brown during her...
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950DowntownThe Cool & Totally Fun “Views, Brews & ‘Tails” Tour
When on vacation, who doesn’t want to sip an ice-cold beer or cocktail while enjoying the views from a great patio? With...
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666HistoryDecember Treasure of the Month: “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” Diorama
This month, Rosenberg Library will exhibit a historic diorama which was originally created for the library’s children’s department in the early 1940s. ...
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804FestivalsTop 10 Reasons to Visit Galveston
Weather May in Galveston calls for sunshine and mild temperatures. It is the perfect balance of warm, but not too hot. The...
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824More To DoFree AMAZING Online Resources at Rosenberg Library
With over 120 distinct resources to choose from, we have something that’s sure to interest you! Do you need live, online tutoring...
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750FamilyOnline Learning Resources Plentiful in Galveston
By Mary Beth Bassett is the public relations coordinator for the Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Park Board of Trustees....
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823DowntownTreasure of the Month: “The Galveston City Party”
April 2020 Treasure of the Month: During the early decades of the 20th century, several local political parties including the Popular Party,...
