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Six 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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Galveston Exhibit Celebrates The Fashion Extravagance of Mardi Gras

‘Mardi Gras: Pageantry and Revelry’ When: Jan. 21-March 27 Where: The Bryan Museum, 1315 21st St., Galveston Details: $14; 409-632-7685; thebryanmuseum.org Galveston’s Mardi...

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June 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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Rosenberg 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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Downtown

March 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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February 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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The 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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December 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. ...