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Sun, December 29, 2024
The Galveston Campaigns: Critical Decisions That Defined The Civil War In Texas
Ed's New Book: Decisions of the Galveston Campaigns The Twenty-One Critical Decisions That Defined the Operations: https://utpress.org/title/decisions-of-the-galveston-campaigns/ Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/V00bBPQJcLE Exploring with Ed around the Strand: https://youtu.be/gUqIEIl9UUg The Battle of Galveston With Ed Cotham: https://youtu.be/H7vg0FeYS68 Ed Cotham's Books: https://www.edcotham.com/ Mr. Ed Cotham retired in 2023 as the Chief Investment Officer of the Terry Foundation, the largest private source of scholarships at Texas universities. He holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Houston, a Masters Degree in Economics from the University of Chicago, and a Law Degree from the University of Texas. Ed is an active member of various historical organizations, including the Houston Civil War Round Table, the Civil War Preservation Trust, and the Society of Civil War Historians. He has received several awards for his volunteer service and contributions to preserving Civil War heritage, including the Frank C. Vandiver Award of Merit and the Dan and Marilyn Laney Prize. Ed is also an accomplished author, with notable works such as "Battle on the Bay: the Civil War Struggle for Galveston" and "Sabine Pass: the Confederacy's Thermopylae." With his expertise and passion for history, Ed Cotham is a distinguished figure in the field of Civil War preservation and an engaging history presenter. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, September 13, 2024
Admiral Scott Powell: The Texas Navy Association & Preserving the Texas Navy
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAztqlphMdE Texian Navy Day 2024 https://www.texasnavy.org/event-5812705 I sit down with the President of the Texas Navy Association, Scott Powell & discuss a few aspects to the Texas Navy Association. Scott is a commissioned Admiral in the Texas Navy, only made possible by the Governor of Texas. Today, the Texas Navy exists primarily as a symbol of historical pride and maritime heritage rather than a functioning military force. It is maintained and celebrated through the nonprofit organization The Texas Navy Association, which works to preserve its legacy and educate the public about the Navy's historical significance to Texas. Key efforts include organizing events like Texian Navy Day, supporting museums like the Texas Maritime Museum, and promoting historical preservation projects, including those involving notable vessels. These initiatives help keep the spirit of the Texas Navy alive and honor its contributions to Texas history. Subscribe to Galveston Unscripted on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more historical insights and stories from this remarkable island: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/podcasts Check out the podcast and audio tour that is transforming Galveston into the world's largest free museum! https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/ Support the show! Buy me a book! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jrshaw409 Galveston Unscripted Digital Market: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/store Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, August 23, 2024
Hurricane History and Resilient Futures: Insights with Dr. Hal Needham
Watch with subtitles on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-NqYMZiQ2Ww Ever wondered how hurricanes have shaped the Texas Gulf Coast and our modern-day preparedness strategies? Join us as we sit down with the legendary Dr. Hal Needham, aka Hurricane Hal, and uncover the fierce history of storms from the catastrophic 1900 Galveston hurricane to modern-day challenges. You'll gain insights into how technological advancements, such as Dan Rather's pioneering coverage during Hurricane Carla, have revolutionized hurricane tracking and how engineering marvels like Galveston's seawall have stood the test of time. Dr. Needham takes us through a fascinating journey, highlighting how historical storms have informed present-day mitigation strategies and how climate change is altering hurricane characteristics. We delve into the complex dynamics of rapidly intensifying hurricanes and the implications for evacuation plans in vulnerable areas like the Houston-Galveston corridor. Learn about the innovative Fortified Project by Smart Home America and how resilient building practices are becoming essential in combating coastal flooding. We wrap up with inspiring stories of resilience from both local and international communities, drawing lessons from extreme weather events worldwide. Dr. Needham shares his vision for Galveston's future, emphasizing the city's potential to lead in flood resiliency and technological innovation. This episode is packed with valuable information, from historical engineering feats to modern flood data analysis, ensuring you walk away with a comprehensive understanding of hurricane impacts and the forward-thinking strategies necessary for disaster preparedness. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, August 16, 2024
The Evolution of Galveston's Rosenberg Library with Mike Miller
I sit down with Director of the Rosenberg Library, Mike Miller and discuss the history and importance of the Rosenberg Library over the past 12 decades in Galveston, Texas. Watch this episode on YouTube: The Evolution of Galveston's Rosenberg Library with Mike Miller https://youtu.be/HireM8O2BnE Subscribe to Galveston Unscripted on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more historical insights and stories from this remarkable island: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/podcasts Check out the podcast and audio tour that is transforming Galveston into the world's largest free museum! https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/ Support the show! Buy me a book! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jrshaw409 Galveston Unscripted Digital Market: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/store Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Mon, March 18, 2024
Coastal Conservation and Avian Migration at Galveston Island State Park with Kyle O’Haver
I sit down with Kyle O’Haver, Superintendent of Galveston Island State Park to discuss Galveston’s Coastal Ecology, Birding, Avian Migration, and Galveston’s balancing acre between conservation and economic expansion. Kyle O’Haver is an avid birder, wildlife enthusiast, and has been with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for over 16 years. Galveston Island State Park: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island Watch this episode on YouTube: Coastal Conservation and Avian Migration at Galveston Island State Park with Kyle O’Haver https://youtu.be/M5vc--aFWus Subscribe to Galveston Unscripted on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more historical insights and stories from this remarkable island: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/podcasts Check out the podcast and audio tour that is transforming Galveston into the world's largest free museum! https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/ Support the show! Buy me a book! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jrshaw409 Galveston Unscripted Digital Market: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/store Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Tue, March 12, 2024
Architects of future Historic Preservation with Bernard Cunningham Jr.
Bernard Cunningham Jr. is a Ball High and Prairie View A&M University Grad and currently works in architecture. He has had a hand in designing the potential Juneteenth Museum here on Galveston Island, which we discuss in this episode. Bernard's Article in The Daily News: https://www.galvnews.com/opinion/guest_columns/guest-commentary-juneteenth-museum-project-far-more-than-architecture/article_563a550e-d393-504f-b932-6bce3b4d961f.html Check Out Bernard's apparel and clothing brand: https://www.instagram.com/bryte_apparel?igsh=MXEwaGJtbm8wbnBvcw== Galveston Unscripted is your gateway to the heart and soul of Galveston, Texas. Dive into captivating tales of Galveston's history, explore the breathtaking stories, and discover the vibrant cultural gems of Galveston. Subscribe for engaging narratives, exclusive insights, and an immersive journey through the essence of Galveston, Texas. #GalvestonUnscripted #galvestonhistory #texashistory Subscribe to Galveston Unscripted on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more historical insights and stories from this remarkable island: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/podcasts Check out the podcast and audio tour that is transforming Galveston into the world's largest free museum! https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/ Support the show! Buy me a book! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jrshaw409 Galveston Unscripted Digital Market: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/store Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, March 08, 2024
Exploring Yaupon: North America’s Only Native Caffeinated Plant with Sepp Haukebo
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AkEvK8AT3uI I sit down with Sepp Haukebo and explore one of North America's only Native Caffeinated plants that can be found right here on Galveston Island. Yaupon Holly has been used as a stimulant for thousands of years in North America and Yaupon is making a comeback in the world of caffeinated beverages and products. Information on Yaupon Holly: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/factsheet/pdf/fs_ilvo.pdf Foraging Texas: https://www.foragingtexas.com/2008/08/yaupon-holly.html?m=1 Galveston Unscripted is your gateway to the heart and soul of Galveston, Texas. Dive into captivating tales of Galveston's history, explore the breathtaking stories, and discover the vibrant cultural gems of Galveston. Subscribe for engaging narratives, exclusive insights, and an immersive journey through the essence of Galveston, Texas. #GalvestonUnscripted #galvestonhistory #texashistory Subscribe to Galveston Unscripted on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more historical insights and stories from this remarkable island: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/podcasts Check out the podcast and audio tour that is transforming Galveston into the world's largest free museum! https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/ Support the show! Buy me a book! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jrshaw409 Galveston Unscripted Digital Market: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/store Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Tue, February 20, 2024
Galveston's World War II Era History with George Osborne
Watch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hUIY1lq-jYQ Galveston Unscripted Video on U Boats in the Gulf of Mexico: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rLQODjyP8c Galveston.com history video series: https://www.galveston.com/?s=Artifacts Step back in time with George Osborne, our esteemed guest, whose rich tales from World War II-era Galveston weave a narrative that's as mesmerizing as it is educational. In our latest episode, George, a retired history teacher brings to life the island's 1940s landscape, marked by German U-boats prowling the Gulf of Mexico and the personal sagas of individuals Like Captain Gus Darnell. With each story, George's deep personal links to the island and his experiences as a volunteer on the Elissa and a seasonal park ranger shine through, offering a uniquely intimate perspective on this pivotal moment in history. Galveston Unscripted is your gateway to the heart and soul of Galveston, Texas. Dive into captivating tales of Galveston's history, explore the breathtaking stories, and discover the vibrant cultural gems of Galveston. Subscribe for engaging narratives, exclusive insights, and an immersive journey through the essence of Galveston, Texas. #GalvestonUnscripted #galvestonhistory #texashistory Subscribe to Galveston Unscripted on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more historical insights and stories from this remarkable island: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/podcasts Check out the podcast and audio tour that is transforming Galveston into the world's largest free museum! https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/ Support the show! Buy me a book! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jrshaw409 Galveston Unscripted Digital Market: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/store Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, February 16, 2024
Historic Building Restoration with Juan Carcaño
Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rufGyJyGhVo I sit down with Juan Carcaño to discuss historic restoration on the island and what it takes to get it done. We discuss the impact that building restoration for historic preservation has on Galveston's economy. Immaculate Painting and Construction: https://www.immaculatepaint.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/immaculatepainting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immaculatepainting/ Galveston Unscripted is your gateway to the heart and soul of Galveston, Texas. Dive into captivating tales of Galveston's history, explore the breathtaking stories, and discover the vibrant cultural gems of Galveston. Subscribe for engaging narratives, exclusive insights, and an immersive journey through the essence of Galveston, Texas. #GalvestonUnscripted #galvestonhistory #texashistory Subscribe to Galveston Unscripted on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more historical insights and stories from this remarkable island: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/podcasts Check out the podcast and audio tour that is transforming Galveston into the world's largest free museum! https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/ Support the show! Buy me a book! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jrshaw409 Galveston Unscripted Digital Market: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/store Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Tue, November 21, 2023
A Deep Dive Into the History of the Texas Navy With Andy Hall
I sit down with Andy Hall to discuss the FIRST and SECOND Texas Navy that played a vital role during the Texas Revolution and during the years of the republic of Texas! Andy Hall has volunteered with the office of the State Marine Archaeologist at the Texas Historical Commission since 1990, helping to document historic shipwrecks in Texas waters. From 1997 to 2002, Hall served as Co-Principal Investigator for the Denbigh Project, the most extensive archaeological investigation of a Civil War blockade runner to date in the Gulf of Mexico. Hall has written two books on Texas maritime history, The Galveston-Houston Packet: Steamboats on Buffalo Bayou and Civil War Blockade Running on the Texas Coast, both published by the History Press of Charleston, South Carolina. Hall writes and speaks frequently on the subjects of Texas' maritime history and its military conflicts in the 19th century. Hall is a Texas Navy Admiral, and recently completed two consecutive terms as a member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Navy Association. He currently serves as Commander of the Texas Navy's Charles E. Hawkins Squadron in Galveston. The Texas Navy Association: https://texasnavy.org/ Andy Hall's Books: Civil War Blockade Running on the Texas Coast : https://www.amazon.com/Civil-Blockade-Running-Texas-Coast/dp/1626195005 The Galveston-Houston Packet: Steamboats on Buffalo Bayou: https://www.amazon.com/Galveston-Houston-Packet-Steamboats-Buffalo-Bayou/dp/1609495918 Subscribe to Galveston Unscripted on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more historical insights and stories from this remarkable island. Check out the podcast and audio tour that is transforming Galveston into the world's largest free museum! https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/ Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jrshaw409 Galveston Unscripted Digital Market: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/store Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, November 10, 2023
A Tribute to the Island's Heroes through the 20th-Century
Explore the rich military history of Galveston Island. Honoring American veterans who have called Galveston County home. Join us as we journey through the 20th century conflicts, visiting monuments and locations that pay tribute to the brave men and women who served, sacrificed, and left an indelible mark on the fabric of our nation's history. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Wed, October 25, 2023
The Battle for a Pirate Haven on Galveston Island: Louis Michel Aury & Jean Lafitte
In this episode, we unravel the intriguing stories of Louis Michel Aury and the illustrious Lafitte brothers, who shaped Galveston Island's identity as a haven for pirates, privateers, and revolutionaries in the early 19th century. Aury's privateering government, combined with piracy and slave trading, led to a diverse and tumultuous island community. The arrival of Jean and Pierre Lafitte added further drama, as they established a thriving pirate colony. Explore the blurred lines between piracy, slave trading, privateering, and revolution in this captivating exploration of Galveston's complex maritime history. See below for historical resources! https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1231&context=ethj https://www.galvestonmonthly.com/history/aury.html https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/aury-louis-michel Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, September 08, 2023
The Great Storm of 1900: Rebroadcast
This episode is a rebroadcast from last September in memory of those lost and in honor of the survivors of the 1900 Storm in Galveston, Texas. The storm is still to this day the deadliest natural disaster in United States history. The episode is a combination of 4 episodes released in weekly chapters in 2022. Some contextual updates have been inserted throughout this episode. Prepare to step back in time as we traverse the monumental events of the Great Storm of 1900, which left an indelible mark on the vibrant city of Galveston, Texas. Picture Galveston in 1900, a city of wealth and prosperity, home to numerous Texas firsts, is blissfully unaware of the impending disaster as the storm warning flag is hoisted by Isaac Cline, head of the Texas section of the United States Weather Bureau. The city and its inhabitants, uncertain of what lies ahead, continue their daily business. As the dust settles in the aftermath of the worst natural disaster in US history, we take a look at the formidable task of rebuilding and shielding the city. From martial law being declared, to exhaustive rescue and cleanup efforts, and the mammoth undertaking of constructing a seawall and elevating the island, Galveston's resilience is awe-inspiring. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, August 18, 2023
The "Almost" Lost History Of The Galveston Scottish Rite
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Galveston Scottish Rite I sit down with Roy De Gesero, an officer of the Galveston Scottish Rite in Galveston, Texas. We discuss the history of the Scottish Rite in Texas and Galveston. The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite is a centuries-old, global fraternity founded on principles of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. The Galveston Scottish Rite, established in 1867, holds the distinction of being Texas' oldest chapter and home to the state's initial "high" degrees of Freemasonry. With a resilient history spanning 150 years, the Galveston Valley has overcome challenges like epidemics, floods, and fires, remaining steadfast in its service to members and the community. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, July 21, 2023
Statue of Liberty of the Gulf Coast | The Bolivar Point Lighthouse
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Check out the Bolivar Point Lighthouse We delve into the untold tales of the Bolivar Point Lighthouse, an unwavering sentinel that has braved the test of time and the forces of nature. Relive the heart-wrenching accounts of bravery, resilience, and determination that have etched the destiny of this iconic structure, from its role as a sanctuary for 125 souls during the infamous Galveston Hurricane of 1900. Stand in awe as you uncover the tower's unyielding spirit during the hurricane of 1915, with 61 souls seeking refuge within its swaying, towering figure, and the keeper's unwavering dedication to keep its light shining. Marvel at the lighthouse's miraculous survival against an unexpected threat in 1917, as artillery shelling from Fort San Jacinto failed to bring it down, exemplifying its defiance against all odds. Witness the indomitable spirit of the Boyt-Maxwell family, descendants of the keepers, as they weathered the challenges brought by Hurricane Alicia in 1983 and Hurricane Ike in 2008, striving to preserve this historic landmark. Despite being declared obsolete during the Great Depression, the Bolivar Point Lighthouse remains a testament to the indelible human spirit, representing the values of community, family, and unyielding perseverance. Join us in shedding light on the rich legacy of the Bolivar Point Lighthouse, an enduring symbol of courage, trauma, solitude, tranquility, and staying power, now in dire need of restoration to continue its journey into the future. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Mon, July 17, 2023
Hurricane Hal: Data Driven Disaster Science
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Listen to the Geo-Trek Podcast In this episode, we have the honor of sitting down with Dr. Hal Needham, an esteemed extreme weather and disaster scientist based in Galveston, the historic island city with a storied past. Dr. Hal Needham brings his wealth of knowledge and expertise to the forefront as he takes us on a captivating exploration of some of the major hurricanes and weather events that have shaped Galveston's history over the last century and a half. As a Galvestonian himself, Dr. Hal's passion for his island home shines through as he discusses how these events have influenced the community, highlighting the resilience and strength of its people in the face of natural adversities. A true gem in the field of science and podcasting, Dr. Hal Needham hosts the number one podcast on natural disasters, aptly titled "GeoTrek." In this episode, he graciously offers us glimpses into the fascinating world of his own show, where he delves into extreme weather phenomena across not only the United States but also the globe. Through GeoTrek, Dr. Hal brings to light the awe-inspiring power of nature while raising awareness about the importance of disaster preparedness and mitigation. Beyond hurricanes and natural disasters, this conversation takes an intriguing turn as we delve into other remarkable historical events and personalities from Galveston's past. Dr. Hal's deep connection to the island and his appreciation for its rich heritage adds an extra layer of fascination to the episode, as we uncover lesser-known stories that have shaped the island's identity. Whether you're a weather enthusiast, a history buff, or simply curious about the forces of nature that impact our lives, this episode promises to be an enthralling and enlightening experience. So, sit back, relax, and join us as we dive into the world of extreme weather and the captivating history of Galveston with none other than the eminent Dr. Hal Needham, aka Hurricane Hal. Tune into the GeoTrek Podcast for a whirlwind of an experience! Dr. Hal Needham is an extreme weather and disaster scientist with 15+ years’ experience conducting data-driven risk analysis for disaster-prone communities. He specializes in science communications to both professional scientists and the public. He hosts the GeoTrek podcast, ranked by FeedSpot as the #1 podcast on natural disasters. Dr. Hal is also an international expert on coastal flooding and directs the U-Surge Project, which provides the first coastal floo
Mon, July 03, 2023
The 1920 Bubonic Plague outbreak in Galveston
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History This episode comes from the Rosenberg Library Conversation series where J.R. Shaw sat down with historians to talk about some interesting historical events and people in Galveston and Texas history. Thanks to the Rosenberg Library for allowing Galveston Unscripted to hold live podcast conversations in the library. This conversation series was such a great experience and we captured some awesome interviews. Dr. Paula Summerly is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Her primary appointment is as the manager of the Old Red Medical Museum, McGovern Academy, Office of the President (UTMB). Prior to holding these positions, she completed scholarships and fellowships at the Institute for Health Humanities (UTMB) the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, and the Dittrick Medical History Center, Case Western Reserve University. She curated a permanent medical exhibition for the Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow, Scotland (2005) and has served as a curatorial consultant both nationally and internationally including Visual Pathology, Galveston Arts Center (2018), the Wellcome Collection’s Forensics: Anatomy of Crime (2015), Dirt: The Filthy Reality of Everyday Life (2011), exhibited at the Wellcome Building, London, UK. Dr. Summerly is working as part of a team to establish a new medical museum in Old Red (the 1890 Ashbel Smith Building) at the heart of the UTMB Galveston campus. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Wed, June 21, 2023
Recipes & Resilence: Lost Restaurants of the African American Community in Galveston
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History This episode comes from the Rosenberg Library Conversation series where J.R. Shaw sat down with historians to talk about some interesting historical events and people in Galveston and Texas history. Thanks to the Rosenberg Library for allowing Galveston Unscripted to hold live podcast conversations in the library. This conversation series was such a great experience and we captured some awesome interviews. We sit down with Mrs. Tommie Boudreaux and Mrs. Alice Gatson, two amazing Galvestonians and authors who have coauthored " Lost Restaurants of Galveston's African American Community " and " African Americans of Galveston ". We cover growing up in Galveston, integration, lost restaurants of the Galveston community, and much, much more. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Wed, June 21, 2023
Unveiling the Civil War in Texas | Blockade Runners, Epic Battles, and Juneteenth
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Ed Cotham's Books: https://www.edcotham.com/ This episode comes from the Rosenberg Library Conversation series where J.R. Shaw sat down with historians to talk about some interesting historical events and people in Galveston and Texas history. Thanks to the Rosenberg Library for allowing Galveston Unscripted to hold live podcast conversations in the library. This conversation series was such a great experience and we captured some awesome interviews. Mr. Ed Cotham retired in 2023 as the Chief Investment Officer of the Terry Foundation, the largest private source of scholarships at Texas universities. He holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Houston, a Masters Degree in Economics from the University of Chicago, and a Law Degree from the University of Texas. Ed is an active member of various historical organizations, including the Houston Civil War Round Table, the Civil War Preservation Trust, and the Society of Civil War Historians. He has received several awards for his volunteer service and contributions to preserving Civil War heritage, including the Frank C. Vandiver Award of Merit and the Dan and Marilyn Laney Prize. Ed is also an accomplished author, with notable works such as "Battle on the Bay: the Civil War Struggle for Galveston" and "Sabine Pass: the Confederacy's Thermopylae." With his expertise and passion for history, Ed Cotham is a distinguished figure in the field of Civil War preservation and an engaging guest in this live conversation and podcast! Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Tue, June 06, 2023
Galveston Water Works | Quenching Galveston's Thirst: A Look at the Island's Fresh Water System
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Galveston's water supply has a fascinating history, from collecting rainwater to drilling deep wells for fresh drinking water. The city established its own water system in 1870 to combat the threat of diseases like yellow fever. Artesian wells were drilled on the mainland to provide 2 million gallons of water daily for the island. In 1895, the Alta Loma Water system was built with 30 wells, a 30-inch water main, and a 152-foot standpipe that held over 500,000 gallons of water. Although the waterworks facility was destroyed in the 1900 storm, the standpipe survived and still stands today, reminding us of Galveston's remarkable achievements in providing safe drinking water to its citizens. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Mon, May 29, 2023
The Galveston Brewing Company & Falstaff Brewery | Beer & Industry on the Island
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History The Galveston Brewing Company and Fall Staff Brewery were important contributors to the beer industry in Texas in the late 1800s and 1900s. The Galveston Brewing Company, established in 1896, became one of the largest and most successful breweries in Texas. After changing ownership and becoming Galveston Houston Breweries Inc., the brewery was eventually purchased by St. Louis-based company Fall Staff in 1955. The brewery produced popular beer brands and employed hundreds of workers until it was heavily impacted by Hurricane Carla in 1961. Despite two decades of declining sales and financial troubles, the 1896 brewery still stands tall today as a reminder of Galveston's economic diversity and the beer industry's significant contribution to the city's history. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Tue, May 23, 2023
Central Middle School | Carrying on the Legacy of the first Black High School in Texas
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Central Middle School in Galveston has a rich history dating back to 1885 when it was founded as the first high school for African Americans in Texas. The aim was to provide education to African American students in Galveston and the surrounding areas. Central initially operated in a rented building before moving to a two-story brick building in 1893, which was designed by renowned architect Nicholas Clayton. The school underwent several improvements over the next four decades, providing additional classrooms, science labs, an auditorium, and a gymnasium. In 1954, the current building was constructed to provide African-American students an equal education to their white peers at Ball High School after age 14. When education in the city was officially desegregated, Central High School became a junior high school, opening its doors to a more racially diverse group of students. Today, Central Middle School carries on the legacy of integrated schools and the first African American high school in Texas, serving as a living reminder of the efforts to provide quality education for all Galvestonians. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, May 19, 2023
The secrets of our own homes | Jami Durham of the Galveston Historical Foundation
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Galveston Playground of the Southwest by Dwayne Jones & Jami Durham Jami Durham, an accomplished and award-winning professional with a diverse skill set. With a wealth of experience in research, writing, event planning, website and social media management, publication production, public relations, and office management, Jami brings a remarkable depth of expertise to the table. As a co-author of the acclaimed book "Galveston Playground of the Southwest" and as a consultant and editor for "African Americans of Galveston", Jami has delved deep into Galveston's history and culture. Their work provides valuable insights into the city's past and celebrates the contributions of African Americans to Galveston's vibrant tapestry. Jami is not only a knowledgeable researcher and writer but also an active participant in the community. Having graduated from Leadership Galveston in the class of 2000 and served as a past Landmark Commissioner for the City of Galveston from 1999 to 2004, she possesses a unique perspective on the city's landmarks and their significance. Resources discussed in this episode: The Portal to Texas History: https://library.unt.edu/digital-projects-unit/collections/portal-texas-history/ Galveston Texas History Center: https://www.galvestonhistorycenter.org/ Galveston Historical Foundation: https://www.galvestonhistory.org/ Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Tue, May 16, 2023
Cotton Compress & Warehouse District | Cotton Capital to Port Powerhouse
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History The Port of Galveston has played a vital role in international trade for many years, serving as a hub for a variety of commodities. Initially used for shipping cotton and agricultural products, the port evolved into a major center for various types of cargo. With the development of railroads in Texas, the transportation of cotton became economically feasible, and cotton compressors allowed for more efficient storage and transport. The district established in the late 1800s was home to numerous cotton warehouses, which stored cotton from all over Texas before being shipped around the world. Today, remnants of the compress and warehouse district can still be seen in the area between 28th and 51st streets and north of Broadway. Cotton remained one of Texas's most profitable exports until the mid-20th century, and the cotton and compress and warehouse district of Galveston was a natural extension of the port. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, May 12, 2023
Island of Color | June Collins Pulliam
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Island of Color: Where Juneteenth Started :https://www.amazon.com/Island-Color-Where-Juneteenth-Started/dp/1418469742 Mrs. June Collins Pulliam, a Galveston native, learned extensively about the history of African Americans in Galveston from her mother, Mrs. Izola Ethel Fedford Collins. Mrs. Collins authored the book "Island of Color: Where Juneteenth Started," highlighting African-Americans' history in Galveston. Mrs. Collins purpose in writing this book was to shed light on the accounts of her grandfather, a man of color who came to Galveston with his family immediately after the Declaration of Freedom. Additionally, Mrs. Collins used recorded interviews with citizens who were alive when the book was written to tell the story from the perspective of those who lived it. According to Mrs. Collins, this story's significance extends beyond Galveston and calls for acknowledgment and revelation due to its far-reaching effects on the world. Mrs. June Collins Pulliam discusses growing up in Galveston, Integration, her mother's book, and how some of her family survived the 1900 storm. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Tue, May 09, 2023
The GH&H Freight Depot | A Warehouse of Resilience
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History The GH&H Freight Depot in Galveston, Texas has a rich history that dates back to the city's post-disaster economic recovery in the early 1900s. Built between 1903 and 1904, the depot played a crucial role in the distribution of cotton, which was Galveston's most profitable export for over a century. The depot was strategically located to connect the port of Galveston to the Texas mainland, making it the region's distribution center for cotton. The building was designed with rail cars in mind, allowing them to be easily loaded with cargo. The GH&H Freight Depot was integral to Galveston's economy for several decades and played an active role in the port's commerce through the 1950s. Even the nearby Falstaff Brewery utilized the warehouse for a period of time before it closed down. Today, the building and warehouse are listed in the National Register of Historic Places for their significance in transportation and commerce. Despite being built shortly after the devastating 1900 Storm, which left the city in ruins, the GH&H Freight Depot stands as a testament to Galveston's remarkable resilience and economic recovery. It serves as a reminder of the city's determination to rebuild and thrive after the deadliest natural disaster in American history. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, March 24, 2023
Uncovering the Mysteries of Galveston's Orphan's through the Modern Day Bryan Museum
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Welcome to the Bryan Museum, located on Galveston Island in the Lost Bayou district. Here, you can explore one of the largest private collections of artifacts, documents, and artwork related to Texas and the American West. The museum is housed in the historic Galveston Orphans Home, a building with a rich history that has played a significant role in American and Galveston history. From its construction in 1894, to its destruction and subsequent reconstruction after the 1900 hurricane, to its modern day use as the Bryan Museum, the building has an interesting and unique story to tell. Visit the museum for an immersive experience and to connect with the history of the American West. Interested in the information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/blog/orphan-trains-brief-history-and-research-how https://thebryanmuseum.org/about-us/ Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Thu, March 23, 2023
Announcement: Live Conversation Series at the Rosenberg Library
https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/galveston-unscripted-at-the-rosenberg-library We are excited to announce that we are joining forces with the Rosenberg Library to put on a series of live conversations free to the public to come and learn more about Galveston's history. We are initiating the spring series on April 4th at 5:00 PM here at the Rosenberg Library. Our first sit down will be joined by Tommie Boudreaux and Alice Gatson, two community leaders here on this island, discussing topics around African American history in Galveston.For the most part, we will be pulling artifacts out of the collections at the Rosenberg Library for you to see. This is our first series of live events starting in the spring. It's a one hour conversation with Q&A that we want to make engaging and provide value to our community.To find out more information about dates, times, locations, and more, check here: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/galveston-unscripted-at-the-rosenberg-library Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, March 17, 2023
Tradition Through the Generations: Gaido's Seafood Restaurant
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Gaido's Seafood Restaurant, a family-owned establishment and Galveston landmark that has been serving the freshest fish in the Gulf of Mexico for over 100 years. With family roots in the late 19th century, Gaido's is a story of love, family, and a commitment to quality and tradition. As you enter the restaurant, you'll be transported back in time to the year 1911 when San Giacinto Gaido, also known as Cinto, opened this seafood restaurant and began a legacy that still stands today. You can almost feel the history of the place as you explore the scents of the open-flame grilling and the flavors of the unique sauces, seasonings, and salad dressings. Take a seat and imagine the famous faces that have enjoyed a meal here, as well as the thousands of families celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and retirements. And don't forget the delicious Pecan Pie! At Gaido's, you'll be able to taste the history and experience a unique culinary adventure, all while appreciating the century-old family tradition and the commitment to freshness and quality! Interested in the information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! http://www.gaidos.com/about/ Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, March 03, 2023
Galveston's Rich Military History
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Galveston Island has a rich and varied history with military operations and conflict. From Spanish soldiers shipwrecked in 1528, to the Texian Navy founded in Galveston during the Texas Revolution, to the Union Navy occupying the island in 1865 to free enslaved people, to the United States Coast Guard patrolling the Gulf Coast during World Wars I and II, to the gun emplacements at Fort Crockett, to the United States Army Air Corps taking over Galveston's airport during World War II—Galveston has seen its fair share of military activity. Interested in the information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! https://www.rosenberg-library-museum.org/exhibits/galveston-the-great-war https://easttexashistory.org/items/show/160 https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/fort-crockett#:~:text=Fort%20Crockett%2C%20named%20after%20David,%2C%20and%20rapid%2Dfire%20guns. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Thu, March 02, 2023
Sourcing Dead Bodies For Medical Dissection Before It Was Legal
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Dr. Paul Boor joins me on Galveston Unscripted to discuss his historical fiction, The Ice Merchant . I wanted to have Dr. Boor on to discuss how bodies were sourced for medical dissection in the late 1800s, when medical dissection was not technically "legal". From the mid 1800s, medical schools in Galveston acquired bodies for research, although the methods of acquisition weren't always legal. We'll explore this history with Dr. Paul Boor, a scientist, doctor, and author of two historical fictions, The Ice Merchant and Blood Notes . Join us for an interesting discussion about medical research, science, and history in Galveston. Walkthrough of the medical dissection facility in Galveston "Old Red" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBJ42nW1Bs0&t=92s Dr. Boor Bio Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, February 24, 2023
Texian Navy 1835-1837 & Navy of the Republic of Texas 1839-1846
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History The Texian Navy, established in 1835, played a vital role in the Texas Revolution, successfully defending the Texas coastline and helping the Republic of Texas win its independence in 1836. In 1839, the Republic passed a bill for $280,000 for the recommissioning of six ships, which became known as the Navy of the Republic of Texas. Interested in the information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! https://www.texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org/articles/texasnavy/texasnavy.htm https://www.google.com/search?q=texan+navy+galveston&oq=texan+navy+galveston&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160l2.5237j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, February 17, 2023
Mardi Gras! Let the Good Times Roll on Galveston Island
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Mardi Gras is an exciting and vibrant celebration of revelry and festivities originating in Europe and South America and celebrated in the United States in Mobile, New Orleans, and Galveston Island, Texas. It is also known as Fat Tuesday or Carnival and is traditionally celebrated on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. During Mardi Gras, people celebrate by wearing costumes, throwing beads and trinkets, decorating floats, and eating King Cake. The first Mardi Gras in the United States was celebrated in Mobile, Alabama and its most famous public festivities occur in Brazil, Venice, and New Orleans. Galveston Island is home to the 3rd largest Mardi Gras Celebration in the United States and is an exciting and vibrant place to experience the traditions of the holiday. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, February 10, 2023
The Mother Church of the Catholic Church in Texas: St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Join us on Galveston Unscripted as we delve into the history of St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica, one of the most important religious institutions on Galveston Island. Learn about the church's humble beginnings as a small wooden frame church in 1842, and how it grew to become the grand gothic revival cathedral we see today. Discover the role the church played in the early years of Galveston, from providing a place of worship for Catholic immigrants, to being a beacon for mariners navigating the Gulf of Mexico. Explore the impact of natural disasters, such as hurricanes and yellow fever outbreaks, on the church and its community. Join us on Galveston Unscripted to learn more about the rich history of St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica. Interested in the information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/st-marys-cathedral-galveston Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, February 03, 2023
Cruising Galveston: From the Early Days of Sail to Today's Modern Cruise Ships
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History We take a journey through the history of cruising in Galveston, Texas. Discover how the Port of Galveston has been a hub for travelers for centuries, from early explorers sailing to Texas in the 1840s to modern-day cruise ships bound for the Caribbean and beyond. Learn about the Port of Galveston's role in the development of the cruise industry and how its deep-water access, transportation infrastructure, and proximity to Houston have made it a premier cruise port. Explore the stories of early travelers and residents of Galveston as we uncover the island's rich history of cruising on Galveston Unscripted. Interested in the information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! Yachting in the New World: Texas and the Gulf of Mexico: https://www.amazon.com/Texas-Gulf-Mexico-Yachting-World/dp/0935072217 Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Wed, February 01, 2023
Galveston: Exploring the Roots of Texas' Healthcare Success
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Explore the rich history of healthcare in Galveston, Texas. From the opening of Texas Medical College and Hospital in 1865, to the founding of St. Mary's Infirmary and John Sealy Hospital, to the establishment of the University of Texas Medical Branch, we will discuss the legacy of healthcare excellence in this Oleander City. We'll also look at the current state of healthcare in Galveston and how it continues to be at the forefront of healthcare in the state of Texas. Interested in the information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/university-of-texas-medical-branch-at-galveston Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Tue, January 31, 2023
The Historic St. Joseph's Church: A surviving piece of Galveston's German Immigrant Story
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Explore a piece of Galveston's German immigrant history with us as we look at St. Joseph's Church – the oldest wooden church building in the city. Built in 1859 by German-born carpenter Joseph Bleicke, the church was designed with Gothic Revival detailing and a trefoil window adorning the bell tower. Beautiful, original hand-carved altars and altar statues, plaster Stations of the Cross with German inscriptions, cedar pews, a Baptismal font, and a confessional booth. The church operated a parochial school from 1876 to 1926 and remained an active parish until 1968. Join us and learn how St. Joseph's Church stands as a symbol of the German immigrants who helped shape and build the city of Galveston. Interested in the information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=57330 Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Mon, January 30, 2023
The Journey of Olga Samaroff: Galveston piano lessons, to Juliard, to the World
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Listen to this incredible journey with Olga Samaroff (formerly Lucy Hickenlooper), the first American woman to win a scholarship to the prestigious Paris Conservatory. Hear how Olga's musical talent and hard work took her from the wealthy Silk Stocking District of Galveston to Paris, to Carnegie Hall, and around the world. Learn how she inspired countless American musicians to pursue their dreams and her lasting legacy of music. Interested in the information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=193811 Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, January 27, 2023
The Gateway for Jewish Immigrants to the United States: The Galveston Movement
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Join us on Galveston Unscripted as we uncover the story of the Galveston Movement, a joint effort by Jewish organizations to bring Jewish immigrants to Texas through the Port of Galveston. Learn how this movement, known as the Galveston Movement, was a response to rising antisemitism and overpopulation in the northeastern United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Discover how Galveston, with its thriving port and small urban center, was selected as the gateway for over 10,000 Jewish immigrants and how they were helped by the Jewish Immigrants Information Bureau and Rabbi Henry Cohen of Temple Benay Israel to assimilate to American life. Join Galveston Unscripted to learn more about the impact of the Galveston Movement on Texas and the United States. Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: The Great Fire of 1885 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Silk Stocking District 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Hendley Building 👂 Listen: Lost Bayou Historic District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument Interested in the information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/galveston-movement https://news.rice.edu/news/2020/new-light-galveston-movement-houston-jewish-history-archive-acquires-rare-pamphlet Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::perform
Sun, January 15, 2023
Shell Middens, Found Wood, & The City Dump?
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Are you curious about the hidden history of waste management on Galveston Island? Join us as we explore the island's past, from the indigenous populations who left behind towering shell middens, to the enterprising businessmen who used them to pave the streets of the growing city. From burning garbage to dumping it on the edge of town, uncover the ways in which past decisions continue to affect the island today. Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: The Great Fire of 1885 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Silk Stocking District 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Hendley Building 👂 Listen: Lost Bayou Historic District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument Interested in the information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! Shell Middens: https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/shell-middens#:~:text=The%20two%20oldest%20known%20shell,bays%20and%20the%20continental%20shelf. East End: https://www.galvestonhistorycenter.org/news/reclaiming-the-swamp-the-east-end-flats-1833-1954 https://tamug-ir.tdl.org/bitstream/handle/1969.3/25555/8508-History%20of%20Galveston%20Bay%20Resource%20Utilization.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your
Fri, December 30, 2022
2022 Year in review | The best year a podcast could ask for | Thank you Galveston!
Listen to any of the 2022 episodes here! 📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History 2022 was a massive year for Galveston Unscripted. You do not want to miss the final blowout episode of the year! Listen in to the 2022 Year in review episode below or on any podcast platform! With over 15 hours of historical content, I sat down with some of Galveston's most knowledgeable individuals to cover topics related to Galveston's bold history. In April 2022, We built an audio tour and an outdoor classroom for the Galveston’s Own Farmers Markets market mile. In June, I sat down with the National Trust for Historic Preservation vice president, Mr. Brent Leggs. In August, We had the Galveston Unscripted anniversary celebration with over a hundred people in attendance. Seeing the digital content I've been providing translated into the physical world blew me away. In September, Galveston Unscripted partnered with VisitGalveston and provides historical content for their podcast feed and website. In October, Galveston Uscripted was selected for the Sally B. Wallace Historic Preservation Award by the Galveston Historical Foundation. 2022 Was Galveston Unscripted's first full calendar year of existence, and boy, did we learn a lot. Scheduling social media and audio equipment, Partnerships, and easy audio tour access plaques. All these things have helped improve the reach and quality of the Galveston Unscripted podcast and audio tour, but I know we have a long way to go. Being recognized by my voice around Galveston has been a pleasant addition to my daily life! None of this is possible without you, the listener. Thank you so much for your support! I look forward to 2023 and developing Galveston Unscripted to bring you historical content for years to come! Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, December 30, 2022
The Karankawa and their ancestral homeland | The Gulf Coast of Texas and Galveston Island
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Galveston, as we know it today, has a rich cultural history. The Spanish, Germans, French, Italians, and many more contributed to creating this island city that we love. However, one group of people claimed this sandbar long before the Spanish arrived in the 16th century. There have been hundreds of separate groups of native peoples in this section of North America that we now know as the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. They traveled between the barrier islands and the mainland using dugout canoes. What we now know as Galveston island lies at the northeasternmost edge of Karankawa's traditional homeland. Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: The Great Fire of 1885 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Silk Stocking District 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Hendley Building 👂 Listen: Lost Bayou Historic District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument Interested in information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! Karankawa: https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/karankawa-indians?gclid=CjwKCAiAzKqdBhAnEiwAePEjkhq48QIz-D5BvIXJYY0HOmp4KrAI7Z6NcbK4tsTicDewL7czM_G2qhoCQ0YQAvD_BwE History and Support if the Karankawa-Kadla: https://karankawas.com/ Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable <a rel="payment" href="https://www.
Wed, December 07, 2022
BONUS: Why and how? Behind the scenes with your host: J.R. Shaw
Why Galveston Unscripted? How Galveston Unscripted? The Host of Galveston Unscripted, J.R., speaks with a group about the founding of Galveston Unscripted and how it is being used to preserve and promote history far beyond Galveston and how he provides a free, fun audio tour for visitors to Galveston! Would you like a plaque for your business or short-term-rental? https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/gu-str-signup Let us know what you think or interact with us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok! Check out our audio tour and interactive map: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/ Find us on social media: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/insta 📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Wed, November 23, 2022
Texas Judge, Ken Wise explains why formal education has completely changed by podcasting
Justice Ken Wise is a Judge for the Texas 14th Court of Appeals and host of the award winning podcast Wise About Texas. We both believe that Podcasting has changed the game when it comes to education. Listen to his podcast | Wise About Texas on Apple or Spotify ! Full Interview with Justice Ken Wise: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/justice-ken-wise-wise-about-galveston Check out our audio tour and interactive map: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/ Find us on social media: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/insta 📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Tue, November 22, 2022
Digging up secrets in Galveston's Cemeteries | Author Kathleen Maca
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Kathleen joined Aesthetically Galveston to discuss ghosts & haunted Galveston! Listen here! : https://open.spotify.com/show/2MS4Unl0uU0v3EB7Mn3j0s?si=46782dff28f24bcb Kathleen Maca is a historian, a freelance writer, photographer, and author with a love for Texas history, travel, historic architecture, genealogy and old cemeteries. She joins us to discuss a few of Galveston's cemeteries and uncover a few little known aspects of what lies beneath the sandy soil. We also discuss the Galvez hotel, Tremont Hotel, and some of her books. Check out Kathleen's Books: http://kathleenmaca.com/index.php/my-books/ Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, November 18, 2022
German Immigration & Culture in Galveston, Texas
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: The Great Fire of 1885 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Silk Stocking District 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Hendley Building 👂 Listen: Lost Bayou Historic District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument Interested in information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/germans Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Wed, November 16, 2022
Texas Judge, Ken Wise explains why Native American oral history is important to EVERYONE Justice Ken Wise
Justice Ken Wise is a Judge for the Texas 14th Court of Appeals and host of the award winning podcast Wise About Texas. He tells us why Native American oral history is so important and why we should understand the lessons. Listen to his podcast | Wise About Texas on Apple or Spotify ! Full Interview with Justice Ken Wise: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/justice-ken-wise-wise-about-galveston Check out our audio tour and interactive map: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/ Find us on social media: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/insta 📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, November 11, 2022
Italian Immigration & Culture in Galveston, Texas
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: The Great Fire of 1885 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Silk Stocking District 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Hendley Building 👂 Listen: Lost Bayou Historic District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument Interested in information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1997&context=ethj Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Tue, November 08, 2022
University of Texas Medical Branch X Visit Galveston X Galveston Unscripted | Video Tour: 1890 Ashbel Smith Building AKA "Old Red"
Old Red walkthrough with Dr. Paula Summerly VIDEO: https://youtu.be/CBJ42nW1Bs0 The 1920 Bubonic Plague outbreak of Galveston with Dr. Paula Summerly | An infected needle mishap, rat proofing the island, and trailblazing women in the medical field : https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/paula-summerly-bubonic-plague Galveston Unscripted Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgv9bESX7tTtsLlwHe0H3og Dr. Paula Summerly is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Her primary appointment is manager of the Old Red Medical Museum, McGovern Academy, Office of the President (UTMB). Prior to holding these positions, she completed scholarships and fellowships at the Institute for Health Humanities (UTMB) the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University and the Dittrick Medical History Center, Case Western Reserve University. She curated a permanent medical exhibition for the Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow, Scotland (2005) and has served as a curatorial consultant both nationally and internationally including Visual Pathology, Galveston Arts Center (2018), the Wellcome Collection’s Forensics: Anatomy of Crime (2015), Dirt: The Filthy Reality of Everyday Life (2011), exhibited at the Wellcome Building, London, UK. Dr. Summerly is working as part of a team to establish a new medical museum in Old Red (the 1890 Ashbel Smith Building) at the heart of the UTMB Galveston campus. More on Dr. Summerly https://www.utmb.edu/pathology/faculty/paula-summerly-msc-phd 📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, November 04, 2022
Hispanic Influence in Galveston, Texas 1528-today!
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: The Great Fire of 1885 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Silk Stocking District 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Hendley Building 👂 Listen: Lost Bayou Historic District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument Interested in information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! https://www.galvestonhistory.org/news/national-hispanic-american-heritage-month Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, October 28, 2022
Jean Lafitte on Galveston Island | Galveston’s Pirate
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: Quick History of Galveston 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Battle of Galveston 👂 Listen: Kuhn's Wharf The Laffite Society & Dale Olson | Jean & Pierre Laffite: Privateers or Pirates? Why Galveston Island? Treasure is what you make it! Interested in information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! : Jean Lafitte in Galveston: https://www.galvestonhistorycenter.org/research/jean-laffite#:~:text=Jean%20Laffite%20(sometimes%20spelled%20Lafitte,hotbed%20of%20smuggling%20and%20privateering. Jean Lafitte-Slave Trade: https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1231&context=ethj Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Wed, October 26, 2022
Monumental Magnificence | Nicholas Clayton | Galveston's Premier Architect with James Anderson
📍 Visit our interactive map! Request an easy access plaque or sign for Galveston visitors Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History James Anderson and I sit down to discuss one of Galveston's most well known architects who helped build some of the island's most notable structures, many of which still survive today! James Anderson is an Author and student of history. Author of Galveston Burning and has a couple of books in the works, James is a huge fan of Nicholas Clayton and his work and has studied his life, family, and significant buildings for years. Inspired by ancestors who shared his lifelong passion for historical and genealogical research, James F. Anderson joined the Galveston Historical Foundation in 2009, becoming a House Chair of its Historic Homes Tour in 2013. James is currently an active member of the Texas State Historic Association and the Galveston Railroad Museum, as well as a certified tourism ambassador in Galveston. Buy Galveston Burning: A history of the Fire Department and major conflagrations Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: The Great Fire of 1885 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Silk Stocking District 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Hendley Building 👂 Listen: Lost Bayou Historic District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument Resources for topics discussed in this episode: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/james-anderson-interview-nicholas-clayton Tra
Wed, September 28, 2022
Wise about Galveston with Justice Ken Wise | Host of the #1 Podcast in Texas History
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Justice Ken Wise is a Judge for the Texas 14th Court of Appeals and host of the award winning podcast Wise About Texas . We sit down and discuss History podcasting, Galveston history, and some of our favorite Texas history. We also discuss how podcasting has changed our lives. Listen to his podcast on Apple or Spotify ! https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/justice-ken-wise-wise-about-galveston Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, September 09, 2022
The Great Storm of 1900 | Galveston, Texas | The worst natural disaster in U.S. History & The demise of The Queen City
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen : The Port of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Hendley Building 👂 Listen: Rosenberg Fountains 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument 👂 Listen: Silk Stocking District Interested in information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! : 1900 Storm basic info Visit Galveston Blog | 1900 Storm Galveston & Texas History Center Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, August 19, 2022
The Strand | Wall Street of the Southwest | Business District of the State of Texas
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen : The Port of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Hendley Building 👂 Listen: Rosenberg Fountains 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument 👂 Listen: Silk Stocking District Interested in the information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! : The Strand Plan your trip to the Strand! Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, August 19, 2022
The Ursuline Academy | Nuns, Nurses, and Avenue N
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Tour With Spotify: 👂 Listen: The Battle of Galveston 👂 Listen: Kuhns Wharf 👂 Listen: The Old Galveston Custom House and Courthouse 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument 👂 Listen: Quick History of Galveston Interested in information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! : Texas State Historical Association Rosenberg Library The Ursuline academy in Galveston. Well before the city of Galveston was founded, the Ursuline order was instituted at the Vatican by Pope Paul III. For the education of girls and the care for the ill and underprivileged. The Ursuline order was known informally as St. Angela's daughters. In the Americas, This organization had established the convent of new orleans in 1727. The Nuns in new Orleans may plans to travel to Galveston, to establish Ursuline Academy In the fledgling city on the Gulf coast. The Ursuline academy at Galveston also served as a convent. And was established in February of 1847. The school was on a 10 acre campus on avenue in and 25th street. Today Ave. N is also known as Ursuline street. When the nuns arrived in Galveston, They had little outside assistance. But two volunteers from the Ursuline convent in Quebec were sent to assist the convent on the barren island. The original wood-frame structure was destroyed by fire in 1854. And a yellow fever epidemic swept through an 1855. Despite the early hardships for the Earth's lean order, their mission of find education. Became well-known across the state and attendance swelled. The academy was also open. To orphaned children. During the civil war, the Uline nuns converted their new still unfurnished building into a hospital and they volunteered as nurses. They served Confederate soldiers in the beginning. Then union soldiers, when the north won control of the island in 1862, but their most formidable test came
Fri, August 12, 2022
Bonus: Back Stage at The Grand 1894 Opera House with Executive Director Maureen Patton
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History The History of the Grand 1894 Opera House with Maureen Patton The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice St, Galveston, TX 77550 Maureen Patton is the Executive Director of the Grand 1894 Opera House and has been leading the organization for over 40 years. In this bonus episode, Maureen tell behind the scenes stories over her tenure at the Grand 1894 Opera House. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, August 12, 2022
The Grand 1894 Opera House | through the ages with Executive Director Maureen Patton
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Bonus episode: Back Stage with Maureen Patton | Executive director of the Grand 1894 Opera House The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice St, Galveston, TX 77550 Maureen Patton is the Executive Director of the Grand 1894 Opera House and has been leading the organization for over 40 years. We sit down to discuss the history of the early days and the restoration process over the last half century. She also tells us all about her favorite performers in this bonus episode! Webpage for the episode: : https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/maureen-patton-the-grand-1894-opera-house Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Wed, August 10, 2022
The First President of the Republic of Texas | David G. Burnet | Lakeview Cemetery
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: The Great Fire of 1885 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Silk Stocking District 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Hendley Building 👂 Listen: Lost Bayou Historic District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument Interested in information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! David G. Burnet | TSHA David G. Burnet, a speculator lawyer, and the first interim president of the Republic of Texas, he was born to a large family on April 14th, 1788 in Newark, New Jersey, David Burnett grew up religious and straight edge. He didn't drink curse or chew tobacco. He came to Texas under a grant from the government of Mexico after years of trade missions and traveling from Louisiana to south America. Texas began to look appealing, to Burnet after giving up, attempting to colonize Nacodoches. He arrived in Galveston bay in April of 1831, like many Americans in the 1830s Burnet was seeking prosperity in Mexican, Texas, shortly after he had purchased 17 acres on the San Jacinto river, the Mexican government backed out of the deal around the time of Burnet's arrival tensions between the Mexican government and the Anglo Texans were rising. Burnet was articulate so he was chosen to represent his neighborhood . At the convention of San Felipe in 1833. He helped draft a plea to sever Texas from the Then adjoined, Cohuila and made statement against the African slave trade Burnet rose in the ranks in politics in Mexican, Texas. He even spoke against Texas independence. As tensions with Mexico reached a boiling point. Burnet was
Fri, August 05, 2022
The Hendley Building | Galveston, Texas
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Tour With Spotify: 👂 Listen: The Battle of Galveston 👂 Listen: Kuhns Wharf 👂 Listen: The Old Galveston Custom House and Courthouse 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument 👂 Listen: Quick History of Galveston Interested in the information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! : The Hendley Building | Library of Congress Library of congress images of the Hendley Building Galveston Historical Foundation Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Thu, July 28, 2022
Majestic Floating Iron | Tall Ship Elissa & Her Secrets | Mutiny, Greek Hide & Seek, & National Historic Landmark with Capt. Mark Scibinico of the Galveston Historical Foundation
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History The Elissa is located at Pier 22 Suite, 8, Galveston, TX 77550 Mark Scibinico is the director of the Galveston Historic Seaport and the Port Captain for the Galveston Historical foundation. After years aboard historic sailing vessels, Mark found himself in Galveston, Texas as the active captain and Port Captain of the state Tall Ship of Texas, The Elissa. Mark sits down with us to discuss the history of the Elissa as well as the how the vessel has operated in the past. We even discuss Marks fascinating climb from the galley to the helm. Historic resources for everything Mark discusses in the episode: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/mark-scibinico-the-history-1877-tall-ship-elissa Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Wed, June 22, 2022
Significance Unrivaled | Brent Leggs and Samuel Collins III | Preserving Black History is Preserving American History | Galveston Island: Expanding the American Story
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Brent Leggs The National Trust For Historic Preservation Absolute Equality is located at 2201 Strand St, Galveston, TX 77550 To s upport these projects exhibited in this episode: Juneteenth Legacy Project : https://www.juneteenthlegacyproject.com/ NIA Cultural Center : https://niacultural.org/ Sam Collins Speaking engagements : https://truthstrong.org/ Historic resources for everything Sam discusses in the episode: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/sam-collins Sam Collins III is a proud father, husband, and BOI (Born on the Island). Sam has been an instrumental figure in the Juneteenth Legacy Project, the presidential pardon of Jack Johnson (the Galveston Giant), and restoration and historical projects throughout Galveston County. He chairs or holds a seat on key historical, preservation, and community boards and committees throughout Galveston County and the state of Texas. Brent Leggs is the executive director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and senior vice president of the National Trust. Envisioned as a social movement for justice, equity, and reconciliation, the Action Fund is promoting the role of cultural preservation in telling the nation’s full history, while also empowering activists, entrepreneurs, artists, and civic leaders to advocate on behalf of African American historic places. A Harvard University Loeb Fellow and author of Preserving African American Historic Place s, which is considered the “seminal publication on preserving African American historic sites” by the Smithsonian Institution, Brent is a national leader in the U.S. preservation movement and
Sun, June 19, 2022
June 19th, 1865 | Galveston, Texas | The Celebration, History, and Absolute Equality with Samuel Collins III & Edward T. Cotham Jr.
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Absolute Equality is located at 2201 Strand St, Galveston, TX 77550 To s upport these projects exhibited in this episode: Juneteenth Legacy Project : https://www.juneteenthlegacyproject.com/ NIA Cultural Center : https://niacultural.org/ Sam Collins Speaking engagements : https://truthstrong.org/ Historic resources for everything Sam discusses in the episode: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/sam-collins Sam Collins III is a proud father, husband, and BOI (Born on the Island). Sam has been an instrumental figure in the Juneteenth Legacy Project, the presidential pardon of Jack Johnson (the Galveston Giant), and restoration and historical projects throughout Galveston County. He chairs or holds a seat on key historical, preservation, and community boards and committees throughout Galveston County and the state of Texas. Ed Cotham is the prize-winning author of many books and articles on Civil War history, emphasizing the battles and skirmishes in Texas. He is also very interested in nautical history and has served as project historian for several important Civil War shipwreck projects. A frequent lecturer on these subjects, Ed also leads occasional tours of Texas battlefields and state historic sites. Ed's research interests also include a wide variety of historical events that took place in and around Texas. One of the most important of these events was the issuance of General Orders No. 3 (the "Juneteenth Order") in Galveston on June 19, 1865. In addition to a book on Juneteenth, Ed has recently released a book relating to Ulysses S. Grant's visit to Texas in March 1880. Resources for everything we discuss in the episode: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/ed-cotham 👂 Juneteenth: The Story behind the celebration interview with Edward T Cotham Jr. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets:
Fri, June 17, 2022
Galveston County Museum | Glimpse into the rich past of Galveston County | Rare artifacts from military, architecture and disaster with Jodi Wright-Gidley
The Galveston County Museum 📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Galveston island history is rich and full of interesting tidbits. But we can not forget just beyond the bay, how the island has influences the mainland and vice versa. Galveston county has been home to Native Americans who originally inhabited the Texas gulf Coast, Spanish land grants and European settlements and even military bases for over almost 200 years. There is so much history to explore! The Galveston County museum has made it their mission to share these stories with you so that you can understand your community and help you play a part in shaping Galveston County in the future. The Galveston County Museum Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Mon, June 06, 2022
A Couple of Cotton Clad Confederates vs 6 Union Navy Warships | "My Father Is Here" | Ed Cotham on the battle of Galveston 1863
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History 👂 The Battle of Galveston interview with Edward T Cotham Jr. Ed Cotham is the prize-winning author of many books and articles on Civil War history, emphasizing the battles and skirmishes in Texas. Book: Battle on the Bay: The Civil War Struggle for Galveston More on Edward T Cotham Jr. Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: Kuhn's Wharf 👂 Listen: Rosenberg Fountains 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument 👂 Listen: Quick History of Galveston 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston Interested in information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! : Battle of Galveston Battle on the Bay: The Civil War Struggle for Galveston Transcript: The American Civil war made its mark in Galveston. During the Civil War, Galveston was a key port to the confederate supply lines. Although the Union Navy had organized blockades at the port; blockade runners were still able to traverse the unions effort to cut off the confederates flow of shipments.In October of 1862, The Union Navy had finally seized control of the Port of Galveston. on New Year’s Day 1863, A joint effort between the confederate army, and a makeshift confederate naval force attacked the Union vessels in the harbor. The confederacy hatched a plan to use cotton clad warships. These vessels were essentially steam powered barges, with pressed cotton stacked up around the edges as armor.The confederate army, Led by General John Bankhead Magruder, u
Fri, June 03, 2022
Pier 21 | Port of Galveston | Kuhn's Wharf | Mosquito Fleet | Texas Navy | Things you didn't know about Galveston's Pier 21 & surrounding area
Supporters: Galveston Running Tours: https://galvestonrunningtours.com/ 📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Interested in information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! : Pier 21 Port of Galveston Galveston Historic Seaport Ocean Star Drill rig museum Elissa Texas Navy Association Jean Lafitte Slave Trade Cotton Quarantine station Galveston Naval Museum Seawolf Park Texas A&M University at Galveston Ocean Star Oil Rig Offshore energy center Katies Seafood Kuhns Wharf Battle of Galveston Supporters: Galveston Running Tours: https://galvestonrunningtours.com/ 📍 Visit our interactive map! <a href='
Thu, May 05, 2022
The Civil War in Texas | The Battle of Galveston | Juneteenth: The story behind the celebration with Edward T Cotham Jr.
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Resources for everything we discuss in the episode: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/ed-cotham Ed Cotham is the prize-winning author of many books and articles on Civil War history, emphasizing the battles and skirmishes in Texas. He is also very interested in nautical history and has served as project historian for several important Civil War shipwreck projects. A frequent lecturer on these subjects, Ed also leads occasional tours of Texas battlefields and state historic sites. Ed's research interests also include a wide variety of historical events that took place in and around Texas. One of the most important of these events was the issuance of General Orders No. 3 (the "Juneteenth Order") in Galveston on June 19, 1865. In addition to a book on Juneteenth, Ed has recently released a book relating to Ulysses S. Grant's visit to Texas in March 1880. Book: A Busy Week in Texas: Ulysses S. Grant's 1880 Visit to the Lone Star State Book: Juneteenth: The Story Behind the Celebration Book: The Seventh Star of the Confederacy Book: The Southern Journey of a Civil War Marine: Henry O. Gusley's Illustrated Note-Book Book: Sabine Pass: The Confederacy's Thermopylae Book: Battle on the Bay: The Civil War Struggle for Galveston More on Edward T Cotham Jr. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show <a href='https://www.ga
Thu, April 28, 2022
DNA Secrets with Ron Wooten | Coyote-Red Wolf Hybrids on Galveston Island
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Resources for everything we discuss in the episode: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/ron-wooten Ron Wooten is a Galvestonian with a passion for animals, biology, and photography. Ron is currently an outreach specialist with the Army Corps or Engineers. He coincidentally discovered a rare hybrid species after Hurricane Ike on Galveston Island, Texas . The Coyote-Red Wolf Hybrid he took a keen interest in is key to finding the missing piece in bringing the Red Wolf back from near-extinction. Ron and I discuss his story, some of the efforts to help these animals, and what we should all do if we encounter one, (basically, don’t go near them.) This conversation is enlightening and gives us a glimpse of what we have here in our own back yard! Support Red Wolf and other ecology projects: Gulf Coast Canine Project Red Wolf Coalition Artist Boat Ron Wooten - The New York Times Ron Wooten - Spotlight Coyote-Red Wolf Hybrid Red Wolf Recovery Program Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Sat, April 23, 2022
The Oleander City | The Betty Head Oleander Garden & The international Oleander Society
The Oleander City | The Betty Head Oleander Garden & The international Oleander Society Did you know Galveston is known as the Oleander city? Galveston’s first oleander arrived from Jamaica in 1841 as a gift from Joseph Osterman, a prominent merchant to his wife. Since then we have seen Galveston become home to the most expansive diversity of Oleander. The Galveston Climate and soil is perfect for Oleanders. It thrives throughout the year all over the island. Galveston’s international Oleander society maintains the Betty Head Oleander Garden The International Oleander Society was established in 1967 to promote Galveston as the Oleander City by cultivating and preserving oleanders for the beautification of Galveston Island. Be sure to mark your calendars for the International Oleander Festival that happens here every spring! Oleanders are beautiful, but deadly! So do not let your pet or child chew on the flowers leaves or stems! Oleander is actually used in a variety of poisons. But that’s no reason not to enjoy the beauty of oleanders all over the island! On a nice sunny day, take a walk around the Betty Head Oleander Garden, who knows, some of those oleanders may stem back to 1841! Interested in information covered in this episode? Reference links below: The Oleander City | A history International Oleander Society Oleander Toxicity 📱 Social Media and other ways to explore history 📍 Visit Galveston history audio tour map! 🎧 Market Mile with Spotify! | West of Rosenberg Ave & North Broadway Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Sat, April 23, 2022
Local 851 & Galveston's segregated waterfront
Local 851 & Galveston's segregated waterfront Longshoremen are the workers who handle cargo operations on ships that called the busy port of Galveston! Galveston‘s longshoremen have a rocky history in terms of racial segregation, and rights to work on the waterfront. Like many ports in the late 1800s to mid 1900s, the longshore unions at the port of Galveston separated by race. Although the unions were racially divided, it was common to have longshoremen from separate unions loading or unloaded the same cargo on the same vessel. Although it was very uncommon for them to be paid the same wages. In 1913, After multiple labor disputes stemming from unfair labor hiring practices, local 851 was born as an all black longshore union. Local 851 was formed from a long-standing labor organization on the Galveston waterfront. Formerly known as the Lone Star Cotton Jammers and Longshoremen’s Association of Texas. After decades of unfair hiring practices, uneven wages, and racial tension on the waterfront, In 1920, there was a Longshoremen strike that shook up the state of Texas. Local 851 joined a few other unions during this strike. The Texas Rangers and National Guard were dispatched to Galveston by Governor William P. Hobby. Local 851 was at this location until 1983. The federal District Judge, Norman W. Black, ordered Local 851, Local 307, Local 329, and Local 1576 to merge into Local 20. One of the same Unions that operates on the Galveston Waterfront today. Interested in information covered in this episode? Reference links below: Local 851 - Case Law Galveston Longshoremen in Jim Crow Texas Galveston Longshoremen Strike of 1920 Biracial Unions on Galveston's Waterfront, 1865-1925: Book 📱 Social Media and other ways to explore history 📍 Visit Galveston history audio tour map! 🎧 Market Mile with Spotify! | West of Rosenberg Ave & North Broadway Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show <a href
Sat, April 23, 2022
The Moody Mansion | Magnificent & Immaculate
The Moody Mansion | Magnificent & Immaculate Commissioned in 1893 by Narcissa Willis, this 31-room Romanesque home was completed in 1895. The moody family purchased this mansion in 1900, shortly after Narcissa's death. In the year 1900, the home was valued at over $100,000. The Moody family was able to purchase this mansion for $20,000. William Moody Jr. and his family moved into this home shortly after the 1900 storm. The mansion was a Moody family residence until 1986, when it was turned into a historic museum to commemorate the Moody family and Galveston's economic prominence and opulence. The home has 31 rooms and five bathrooms. The architect William H. Tyndall incorporated many technological advances of the period, including a one-passenger elevator, a dumb waiter, speaking tubes in the pantry for communicating with the kitchen staff, heated drying racks in the laundry room, and lighting fixtures that use both gas and electricity. The house also has its own rainwater cistern. The home has no shortage of stained glass, rare hardwoods, silk and gold decorative elements, and unique rooms for entertaining. The Moody family made their name in fortune on shipping, cotton, and finance. Through Galveston's late 1800s economic heyday, the Moody name carried much weight in Galveston, the state of Texas, and the United States. The basement of the home is now a children's museum, and the rest of the home is available for Tours. Be sure to go check out the magnificence of the Moody mansion. Interested in information covered in this episode? Reference links below: The Moody Mansion The Moody's and Their Mansion | Henry Wiencek Tour the Moody Mansion 📱 Social Media and other ways to explore history 📍 Visit Galveston history audio tour map! 🎧 Market Mile with Spotify! | West of Rosenberg Ave & North Broadway Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the sh
Sat, April 23, 2022
Central Fire Station #1 | The Galveston Fire Department
Central Fire Station #1 | The Galveston Fire Department Did you know that the Galveston Fire department was the first paid fire department in the state of Texas? Galveston's first paid fire department began in 1885, but fire prevention on the island goes back to the city's founding in the late 1830s in early 1840s. In the early days, volunteer firefighters were the only thing that stood between a cooking fire gone awry or an out-of-control chimney fire. In some cases, early residents were required to keep buckets in every room of the house just in case they needed to put out a fire. Before 1885 volunteer firefighters of Galveston had a very difficult time doing that job. Response time was very slow as the roads were mostly sand which made responding with necessary equipment extremely difficult. As the city grew, firefighting evolved. In 1876, they moved from fire-watch towers to a telegraph system. The initial system utilized over 12 miles of wiring. One of Galveston's worst fires occurred in November 1885. A fire broke out at Vulcan ironworks at 16th and strand and destroyed over 40 city blocks as a north wind and dense wooden structures on the east end of Galveston fed the flames. Since the founding of the Galveston Fire Department, the training, equipment, and stations have become some of the most advanced in Texas. Central fire station #1 was built with the intention of matching the historical architecture of the downtown Galveston area and was built with hurricane preparedness and personnel comfort in mind. On the east side of central fire station #1, there is a memorial for firefighters who lost their lives protecting the city of Galveston. Be sure to take a moment and read the names. Interested in information covered in this episode? Reference links below: Central Fire Station #1 Galveston Burning | James Anderson Drawing of 1885 fire destruction Fire insurance maps showing fire limits of downtown Galveston 📱 Social Media and other ways to explore history 📍 Visit Galveston history audio tour map! 🎧 Market Mile with Spotify! | West of Rosenberg Ave & North Broadway Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performanc
Sat, April 23, 2022
The 1937 Galveston Federal Building | Art Deco & Federal power
The 1937 Galveston Federal Building | Art Deco & Federal power This building is one of Galveston‘s courthouses, post office, and customs house. Built in 1937 and designed by architect Alfred C. Fin, this building replaced an earlier Federal building and post office on the same site. It has been home to a number of federal agencies and, at one point, housed the Galveston Bureau of the national weather service. Originally the building housed the post office on the first floor, the postal inspectors on the second floor, various government offices on the third floor, the customs department on the fourth floor, grand jury space on the fifth floor, judges, US attorneys, and US marshals in the ceremonial courtroom on the sixth floor, and finally on the seventh floor, cotton classifying rooms, the Bureau of Navigation, and the Bureau of Agriculture. The Art Deco style is distinctive in Galveston, as it stands out from most of Galveston‘s late 1800 buildings. It is noted that both the design and location of the building serve as symbols of the high power of the federal government. At the time of designing the building in the 1930s, it was a practice of the day that the art deco style used regional materials whenever possible. The stone on the outer edges of the building is porous fossiliferous limestone, a rock typically found in coastal areas. As a rendition of one of Galveston‘s federal buildings and customs house, the building still houses many federal agencies and continues to stand strong in Galveston’s skyline. Interested in information covered in this episode? Reference links below: The Living New Deal Quick History of the 1937 Galveston Federal Building 1857 Federal Building 📱 Social Media and other ways to explore history 📍 Visit Galveston history audio tour map! 🎧 Market Mile with Spotify! | West of Rosenberg Ave & North Broadway Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show <a href='https://www.g
Sat, April 23, 2022
St. Vincent's House | A staple in our island community
St. Vincent's House | A staple in our island community At age 25, Fred Walter Sutton of Saint Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church arrived in Galveston. The year was 1953. By 1954, Fred Walter Sutton had been consecrated as a priest. He made it his new mission to begin looking for an area of most need in order to establish his ministry through Saint Augustine. Fred found out quickly if the area north of Broadway and west of Rosenberg Avenue was the area that he was being called to serve. The need for health and general assistance to the community north of Broadway had been neglected by social progress for decades. He initially invited groups of the underserved and neglected to his home until his mission and generosity outgrew his own walls. The importance of the work he was doing was acknowledged by the three Episcopal congregations on the island; Saint Augustine of Hippo, Grace Church, and Trinity Church. In 1958 these three congregations pulled their resources and chartered St. Vincent‘s House. Over the past six decades, St. Vincent‘s House has provided services such as a food pantry, shower and laundry services, comprehensive case management, family services, assistance in self-sustainability, financial literacy, speech, as well as occupational and physical therapy, general medicine and provides availability to multiple specialty clinics—all of these services available to those in need. The University of Texas Medical Branch has played a key role over the past 40 years, providing support, personnel, and medical services. St. Vincent‘s House has played a key role in serving and providing to the north Broadway community for over six decades. Interested in information covered in this episode? Reference links below: St. Vincent's House Trinity Church Galveston Saint Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church Saint Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church | GHF Grace Church St. Vincent's Student Run Clinic 📱 Social Media and other ways to explore history 📍 Visit Galveston history audio tour map! 🎧 Market Mile with Spotify! | West of Rosenberg Ave & North Broadway Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_
Sat, April 23, 2022
Star State Fire Company No. 3 | First Integrated Fire Department in Galveston
Supporters: The Galveston County Museum Star State Fire Company No. 3 | First Integrated Fire Department in Galveston The official formation and date of Star State Fire Company No. 3 is unknown due to records lost to a fire in 1869. However, it is known that the fire company was founded before the Civil War. Most likely in 1859. The fire company was founded as a volunteer department due to the need for additional fire protection in Galveston as the city experienced the population boom around the port's success. The original location of this fire company was 2512 Church Street. The volunteer Fire Department was absorbed into the paid fire department in 1885. The engine House on Church Street was destroyed in the 1900 storm, and this one completed construction in 1903. Star State Fire Company No. 3 became the first integrated fire department in the city of Galveston. In 1957 Lucius Pope, Leroy Small, and Genoice Walker joined Star State Fire Company No. 3. And became the first Black firefighters in the city of Galveston. However, the first few years after the men joined, they had segregated cooking and sleeping accommodations as well as a separate fireman's pole. In the 1960s, the station eventually adopted communal living areas, and by 1967 Star State Fire Company was closed by the city. The firefighters dispersed around to other departments, and this building became offices in storage. It is noted by the city of Galveston that Star State Fire Company No. 3 played a vital role in integration and opportunity for all Galveston citizens, a sentiment that extends far beyond Star State Fire Company No. 3. Interested in information covered in this episode? Reference links below: Galveston Historical Foundation Historic Marker Galveston Burning | James Anderson 📱 Social Media and other ways to explore history 📍 Visit Galveston history audio tour map! 🎧 Market Mile with Spotify! | West of Rosenberg Ave & North Broadway Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable <a rel="payment" href="https:
Sat, April 23, 2022
Maceo Spice & Import Company | Maceo family legacy
Maceo Spice & Import Company | Maceo family legacy The Maceo family has a well-established name in Galveston history. Sam and Rosario Maceo arrived in Galveston from New Orleans in the early 1900s. Founders of the turf club and the famous Balinese Room, the Maceo family built a business empire in Galveston. One of those enterprises began in 1944, Maceo spice & Import Company. In the early days, Maceo's was strictly a commercial enterprise designed for wholesale to chefs and restaurants. The building that Maceo's is in today was initially purchased as a warehouse by Rosario Maceo. The warehouse eventually evolved into a retail location. Maceo had another store front of Rosenberg Avenue. After hurricane Ike, Maceo spice and import Company moved back to the location on 27th and Market Street. Today, Maceo is a vibrant restaurant and storefront for exotic spices, meats, and cheeses from all over the World. Many of the menu items are secret family recipes, some of them over 100 years old. Others could be recipes from the famous Balinese room. So go ahead, step inside, look around, find some delicious spices, order a Muffuletta, and experience a Galveston staple: Maceo Spice and Import Company. Interested in information covered in this episode? Reference links below: The influence of the Maceo Family in Galveston History of Maceo Spice Maceo Spice & Import Company Balinese Room History 📱 Social Media and other ways to explore history 📍 Visit Galveston history audio tour map! 🎧 Market Mile with Spotify! | West of Rosenberg Ave & North Broadway Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Sat, April 23, 2022
Wooden Structures in the Downtown Business District | Fire Limits
Wooden Structures in the Downtown Business District | Fire Limits Wooden structures such as this are scarce around the downtown area as most buildings in the downtown business district were required to be fortified against fire throughout the 1800s. While most of Galveston’s downtown district buildings are made of brick and cast iron, very few remain that remind us of an old west town. When Galveston was founded in 1839, many buildings and homes would’ve been crude one or two-room structures. Almost all of them would’ve been made from imported wood, as Galveston was barren at the time. As Galveston’s economy boomed through the mid-1800s, structures such as this would’ve been a typical sight until fire prevention in the city became a priority. Fires became a real problem in the central business district as they could decimate multiple blocks and severely impact the economy. In 1855 city and business leaders decided that only fireproof buildings would be built in the central business district between 25th St. and 19th St. and from the Port to Avenue C, or mechanic Street. These were the initial fire limits for fireproof buildings. This meant that wood and other flammable materials could not be used when building commercial structures in the downtown area. Some buildings were grandfathered in, and others had to update their buildings in order to meet the code. Brick, steel, and iron were the new common materials used to build in the downtown and Port area. Galveston Fire limits expanded every few years until 1932. This may explain, in part, why Galveston no longer resembles an old wild west town in the downtown area. However, keep an eye out; there are a few wooden buildings remaining. Interested in information covered in this episode? Reference links below: Great Fire of 1885 Galveston Burning | James Anderson Fire insurance maps showing fire limits of downtown Galveston Drawing of 1885 fire destruction 📱 Social Media and other ways to explore history 📍 Visit Galveston history audio tour map! 🎧 Market Mile with Spotify! | West of Rosenberg Ave & North Broadway Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WS
Sat, April 23, 2022
The Green Book in Galveston | Rosenberg Avenue
The Green Book in Galveston | Rosenberg Avenue between Market St. & Post Office St. The Green book was created by a man named Victor Hugo Green, an African-American postal carrier from Harlem. The original Green book was published in 1936. During the era of racial segregation, the green book was a valuable publication offering resources, contacts, and addresses, providing African-American travelers safe passage across the country. The guide contained a list of businesses in US cities catering to African-American customers. Galveston was among the Texas cities which listed hotels, restaurants, gas stations, entertainment venues, and other safe spaces for African-American travelers. In this location, there were three businesses, the imperial Barbershop and Mitchell’s restaurant in the Oleander hotel, all listed in the Green Book. Galveston had at least 12 locations listed in the Green Book. All of them are scattered around the greater east end of the island others include; Gus Allen’s Hotel (2710 Church) Miss G.H. Freeman’s Tourist Home (1414 29th) *Mrs. J. Pope’s Tourist Home (2824 M) Gulf View Tavern (28th & Seawall) Beach Service Station (2901 R) Manhattan Club (2802 R ½ ) Little Shamrock Motel (1207 31st) *Ilma’s Beauty Parlor (4106 N) Sunset Auto Garage (3928 H/Ball) *original building still standing Of those just listed, only a handful of buildings are still standing, but they stand strong is a reminder of Victor Hugo Green and the goal to keep African-American travelers safe, not just in Galveston but throughout the United States. Interested in information covered in this episode? Reference links below: Green Book in Galveston The Negro Motorist Green Book | History Victor Hugo Green African American Travel Guide Survey Project 📱 Social Media and other ways to explore history 📍 Visit Galveston history audio tour map! 🎧 Market Mile with Spotify! | West of Rosenberg Ave & North Broadway Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable <a rel="payment" href="https:
Sat, April 23, 2022
Galveston's Historic Red Light District | Island of tolerated sin
Galveston's Historic Red Light District | Island of tolerated sin Galveston isn’t known as the Sin City of the South just for gambling or Galveston’s prohibition of prohibition. Galveston has a long documented history of prostitution in the Red Light District. There’s no doubt that prostitution in Galveston dates back to before the city was founded, but the Red Light District as we know it today began during the Civil War when the union navy occupied the city of Galveston. Although the union only maintained control of Galveston for three months, post office Street and Market Street, within a few block radius of 25th St., then known as Bath Avenue, was transformed into an area where cash-rich union soldiers could find a lady to meet their needs. As most of Galveston’s residents evacuated during the union occupation, there were huge multi-room, unoccupied mansions that could be utilized as discreet places of business. After the Civil War, the practice of prostitution in this area did not stop. It officially became Galveston’s Red Light District. From the reconstruction era to the 1960s, there were quite a few houses of ill repute. Keep in mind the Port Of Galveston is only a few blocks away, and sailors from around the world may have just found themselves in this area looking for a companion for the evening. A few houses around what was called “the line” still stand today. Prostitution was a tolerated and accepted Port Of Galveston society… with a license, of course. The history of Galveston’s red light district brings to mind the socio-economic factors that allowed prostitution, gambling, and alcohol during prohibition and all other matters of sin to thrive not only in Galveston’s Red Light District but all over the island since European settlement. Interested in information covered in this episode? Reference links below: Galveston's Red Light District: A History of The Line | Kimber Fountain Galveston in the Civil War Sin City of the South Free State of Galveston 1894 Arial view of this area | Water Works tower 📱 Social Media and other ways to explore history 📍 Visit Galveston history audio tour map! 🎧 Market Mile with Spotify! | West of Rosen
Sat, April 23, 2022
George W. Carver Theatre | Teatro Rey | La Plaza Theatre
George W. Carver Theatre | Teatro Rey | La Plaza Theatre In Galveston, the Martini family is a household name. These days the Martini name can be found on 21st and Church Street on the old Martini theater and here, just west of Rosenberg Avenue on Market Street. At one point, the Martini family owned eight theaters, one of which was opened in Galveston‘s Black Business District. The George W. Carver theater opened in 1940. The Martini family opened this theater specifically for African-American audiences. The area north of Broadway and west of Rosenberg Avenue was Galveston‘s Black Business District during racial segregation. The George W. Carver theater operated for 19 years until 1959, when Mateo Vela bought it and converted it to Spanish-language films directed at Hispanic audiences. Mateo named the theatre Teatro Rey. In the 1970s, the theater changed hands and was briefly called the La Plaza theater until it closed in 1979. The shell of this theater today stands as a reminder of segregation, marginalization, and eventual racial integration—a stepping stone to a past that is not so far behind us. Interested in information covered in this episode? Reference links below: African American Historic Places in Galveston Lost Restaurants of Galveston’s African American Community Black Galveston African-American History Resources: Reconstruction to the Present La Plaza Theater 1947 Fire Map Showing Theatre 📱 Social Media and other ways to explore history 📍 Visit Galveston history audio tour map! 🎧 Market Mile with Spotify! | West of Rosenberg Ave & North Broadway Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show <a href='https://www.galveston
Sat, April 23, 2022
Wesley Tabernacle United Methodist Church | Strength and Perseverance from the beginning
Wesley Tabernacle United Methodist Church | Strength and Perseverance from the beginning The African American Methodist community in Galveston dates back to 1848 when Gail Borden deeded land on Broadway for a church for the enslaved. Following the Civil War, the congregation changed its affiliation from Methodist Episcopal Church to the African Methodist Episcopal denomination. The Church became known in 1867 as Reedy Chapel, and in 1868, the St. Paul group divided with one group buying property on Broadway and 38th St. becoming Wesley Tabernacle Church. The Reverend Peter Cavanaugh organized the Church in 1869 as an independent congregation. Church members met in a one-room house on Broadway between 38th and 39th Street. As the Church grew, the present location was purchased, and the house was moved to the site. After the loss of church buildings to a fire and the 1900 storm, a one-story building was erected. In 1924 the Church was remodeled by raising the building and constructing a new first floor. The new construction gave the building a unique combination of architectural styles as seen today. The pews and altar furniture date back to 1881. Wesley Tabernacle United Methodist Church has long been involved in social progress for the African-American community it serves. Members have promoted civil rights for many years, including organizing the first anti-lynching society in Texas in 1914. Like other religious organizations in this area, Wesley Tabernacle represents strength and perseverance and has done so over the past 150 years. Interested in information covered in this episode? Reference links below: Wesley Tabernacle United Methodist Church African American Historic Places in Galveston Black Galveston African-American History Resources: Reconstruction to the Present 📱 Social Media and other ways to explore history 📍 Visit Galveston history audio tour map! 🎧 Market Mile with Spotify! | West of Rosenberg Ave & North Broadway Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pil
Sat, April 23, 2022
Not so distant past | Galveston's Black Business District
Galveston's Black Business District Beginning in the late 1800s, the area west of 25th St. and North Broadway was the center of Galveston‘s Black business district with restaurants, theaters, insurance companies, and grocery stores, most owned, operated, and built by black citizens of Galveston. Names like Gus Allen, TD Armstrong, Albert Feas, “Neat” and Mary James, and Maggie Fisher were Staples among the community as they operated some of Galveston‘s most famous businesses and restaurants. In times of racial segregation, many businesses and services in Galveston’s Central Business District did not welcome people of color. However, West of Rosenberg Avenue was open for business. This district did not only serve residents of Galveston but sailors from all over the world and visitors from all over the United States. Keep in mind there in the times of Galveston’s shipping prowess. There were sailors from all over the world visiting Galveston. They were from countries like India, The Caribbean, South America, Africa, Asia, you name it, and not everyone was welcome in Galveston‘s central business district. As people would travel to Galveston for business or pleasure, many African-Americans utilized the Green Book. This resource provided addresses to welcoming businesses all over the United States. Galveston claims at least 12 businesses listed in the green book, most of them found in Galveston‘s Black Business District. As you can see, very little of this district remains today. Although very few of the homes and buildings remain, we cannot forget the importance and history of perseverance and self-sustainability Interested in information covered in this episode? Reference links below: The Green Book in Galveston African American Historic Places in Galveston Lost Restaurants of Galveston’s African American Community Black Galveston African-American History Resources: Reconstruction to the Present 1894 Arial view of this area | Water Works tower List of Black Newspapers in Galveston 📱 Social Media and other ways to explore
Fri, April 22, 2022
Pirates left behind, Texas Revolution veterans, & Immigrants from Maine | Saccrappa: The forgotten community before the city of Galveston with Lou Macbeth
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Historic resources for everything we discuss in the episode: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/lou-macbeth Lou Graves Macbeth is a co-founder of the Laffite Society and has conducted decades of research into early Galveston history. She initiated her research following her genealogy to 1830s Galveston and a community called Saccrappa on the East End of Galveston. Lou has been an asset to researchers and authors across the island and Texas due to her experience and willingness to share her Knowledge and story. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Thu, April 14, 2022
USLA President on how Galveston Island Beach Patrol affects beach lifeguarding on a global scale | Quick history of Galveston Island Beach Patrol
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Full conversation on Spotify Historic resources for everything we discuss in the episode: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/beach-patrol-peter-davis-interview Chief Peter Davis is the President of the United States Lifeguarding Association, the Secretary General of Aquatics International, and Chief of Galveston Island Beach Patrol. He has been involved in Beach Safety, Surf Rescue, and development of water safety programs for over 30 years. Peter and I sat down and discussed the history of Galveston Beach Patrol, Beach Culture in Galveston, and general beach safety over the past century. Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: Beach culture & Beach Patrol with President of the USLA: Chief Peter Davis | Evolving from a rag tag rescue boat to protecting 7+ Million Galveston beachgoers every year. 👂 Listen: The Great Fire of 1885 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Silk Stocking District 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Hendley Building 👂 Listen: Lost Bayou Historic District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show <a href='https://
Wed, April 06, 2022
The 1920 Bubonic Plague outbreak of Galveston with Dr. Paula Summerly | An infected needle mishap, rat proofing the island, and trailblazing women in the medical field.
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Historic resources for everything we discuss in the episode: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/paula-summerly-bubonic-plague Dr. Paula Summerly is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Her primary appointment is manager of the Old Red Medical Museum, McGovern Academy, Office of the President (UTMB). Prior to holding these positions, she completed scholarships and fellowships at the Institute for Health Humanities (UTMB) the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University and the Dittrick Medical History Center, Case Western Reserve University. She curated a permanent medical exhibition for the Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow, Scotland (2005) and has served as a curatorial consultant both nationally and internationally including Visual Pathology, Galveston Arts Center (2018), the Wellcome Collection’s Forensics: Anatomy of Crime (2015), Dirt: The Filthy Reality of Everyday Life (2011), exhibited at the Wellcome Building, London, UK. Dr. Summerly is working as part of a team to establish a new medical museum in Old Red (the 1890 Ashbel Smith Building) at the heart of the UTMB Galveston campus. More on Dr. Summerly https://www.utmb.edu/pathology/faculty/paula-summerly-msc-phd Keywords: The Bubonic plague in Galveston, Texas The Black Plague in Galveston, Texas The bubonic plague in Galveston, Texas. Texas History, Pandemic Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Wed, March 30, 2022
General Sam Houston | Texas History Tangent | James Anderson on Sam Houston: The Tremont Hotel Balcony, Texas Joining the Confederacy, and Yellow Fever
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Bonus episode: James Anderson is the author of Galveston Burning: A History of the Fire Department and Major Conflagrations. During our soundcheck, I find out that James is a huge fan of Sam Houston. We discuss many aspects of his life after the battle of San Jacinto. Did you know that Sam Houston gave a speech from the balcony from the Tremont Hotel? 👂 Listen to the full conversation with James on Spotify Buy Galveston Burning: A history of the Fire Department and major conflagrations Join James on a tour of Galveston at Lantern light tours! https://lanternlightgalveston.com/ Sam Houston Margaret Houston Nancy Moffette Lea David G. Burnet Sam Houston against Confederacy Sam Houston kicked out of office Steamboat House Yellow Fever in Texas Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: The Great Fire of 1885 👂 Listen: East End Historical District <a href='https://open.spotify.com/episode/
Wed, March 23, 2022
The Laffite Society & Dale Olson | Jean & Pierre Laffite: Privateers or Pirates? Why Galveston Island? Treasure is what you make it!
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Historic resources for everything we discuss in the episode: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/lafitte-society-dale-dolson Lafitte and/or Laffite are both accepted spelling Dale Olson is the one of the founders of the Laffite Society, a technical music writer, if you have watched a Disney production anywhere from 1970-1990, you may have heard his trumpet playing somewhere in the movie or show! Dale was recognized as "Distinguished Alumnus" of the University of North Texas in 2014 , and has given approximately 50 lectures related to early Galveston history and the Laffites. Dale and I discuss the founding of the Laffite Society, Laffite's role in the War of 1812, how Jean and Pierre Laffite ended up in Galveston, their privateering operations in Louisiana and Texas, and the eventual demise of some of the most contentious characters in Texas, and American history! Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: Jean Lafitte and his role in Galveston 👂 Listen: The Great Fire of 1885 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Hendley Building 👂 Listen: Lost Bayou Historic District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument Key words: Jean Lafitte, Pierre Lafitte, New Orleans, war of 1812, Galveston, Texas, Mason Rouge, pirates, privateer, Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable S
Sun, March 06, 2022
Beach culture & Beach Patrol with President of the USLA: Chief Peter Davis | Evolving from a rag tag rescue boat to protecting 7+ Million Galveston beachgoers every year.
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Historic resources for everything we discuss in the episode: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/beach-patrol-peter-davis-interview Chief Peter Davis is the President of the United States Lifeguarding Association, the Secretary General of Aquatics International, and Chief of Galveston Island Beach Patrol. He has been involved in Beach Safety, Surf Rescue, and development of water safety programs for over 30 years. Peter and I sat down and discussed the history of Galveston Beach Patrol, Beach Culture in Galveston, and general beach safety over the past century. Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: The Great Fire of 1885 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Silk Stocking District 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Hendley Building 👂 Listen: Lost Bayou Historic District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Thu, February 24, 2022
Galveston Burning | A conversation with James Anderson on the history of the Galveston fire department, major conflagrations, and the resiliency of this island city
Buy Galveston Burning: A history of the Fire Department and major conflagrations 📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Historic resources for everything we discuss in the episode: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/james-anderson-galveston-burning James Anderson is an Author and student of history, and he joins Galveston Unscripted to discuss his new book, Galveston Burning! Inspired by ancestors who shared his lifelong passion for historical and genealogical research, James F. Anderson joined the Galveston Historical Foundation in 2009, becoming a House Chair of its Historic Homes Tour in 2013. James is currently an active member of the Texas State Historic Association and the Galveston Railroad Museum, as well as a certified tourism ambassador in Galveston. Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: The Great Fire of 1885 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Silk Stocking District 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Hendley Building 👂 Listen: Lost Bayou Historic District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument Keywords: Fire Department, Galveston Burning, 1885 Fire, Beach Hotel, Bishop's palace, Harmony Hall, Volunteer fire department, first paid fire department in Texas, Galveston History, Battle of Galveston, Texas History, Galveston History Podcast, synagogue, temple b'nai israel, causeway, 1900 storm, Unscripted, conversation, pirate, sandbar, United States of America, Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets
Thu, February 17, 2022
1841 | Foreign missionary to a Texas sandbar | A conversation with Rev. Jimmy Abbott on Trinity Episcopal and it's history in Galveston, Texas
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Historic resources for everything we discuss in the episode: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/jimmy-abbott-interview Rev. Jimmy Abbott is a student of history. He is the Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church and the Historian for the Episcopal Church in Texas. He and I discuss quite a bit in this episode including the founding of Trinity Episcopal Church in the Country of Texas, Galveston Island's growth, the Battle of Galveston, and the religious community in Galveston over the past 175 years. Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: The Great Fire of 1885 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Silk Stocking District 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Hendley Building 👂 Listen: Lost Bayou Historic District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument Key words: Trinity Episcopal Church history, Religion, Religious organizations, Republic of Texas, Reverend, rector, Foreign missionary, Henry Rosenberg, Galveston History, Battle of Galveston, Civil war, confederacy, union navy, Uss harriet lane, Texas History, Galveston History Podcast, immigration, synagogue, temple b'nai israel, causeway, 1900 storm, Unscripted, conversation, pirate, sandbar, United States of America. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Mar
Mon, February 14, 2022
Galvestonian or Greek? What kind of person was George Mitchell? A quick story by the Kriticos brothers | Galveston, Texas
Supporters: Galveston Running Tours: https://galvestonrunningtours.com/ 📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Learn more about George, his life, and philanthropy: https://www.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/about/philanthropy/ I sat down with Larry and Tikie Kriticos to discuss Greeks on Galveston Island. They ended up telling me a few stories about George Mitchell, a prominent businessman in the Houston area who had a huge hand in the regeneration of Historic Downtown Galveston between the 1980s-2010s. George Mitchell had a proud greek heritage, but not many people knew that he was greek! He was a very generous man and believed in giving back to his Greek and Galvestonion community. Full Conversation with Larry and Tikie Kriticos about Greek Galvestonians: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/kriticos George Phydias Mitchell May 21, 1919 – July 26, 2013 Mitchell was born to Greek immigrant parents in Galveston in 1919. In 1940, George Mitchell earned a degree in petroleum engineering with an emphasis in geology from Texas A&M University. He graduated as the valedictorian. In the 1980s and 1990s, the company experimented with application of different techniques of hydraulic fracturing of the Barnett Shale of Texas, eventually finding the right technique to economically extract the natural gas in the formation. In 2004, Forbes magazine estimated his net worth as $1.6 billion, placing him among the 500 richest people worldwide . Mitchell died at the age of 94 on July 26, 2013, at his home in Galveston. Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: Silk Stocking District 👂 Listen: Rosenberg Fountains 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument 👂 Listen: Quick History of Galveston 👂<a href='https://open.spotify.com/episode/3CEKe2F
Fri, February 11, 2022
Greeks of Galveston | Immigration, Livelihood, and way beyond! Interview with Larry & Tikie Kriticos
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Historic resources for everything we discuss in the episode: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/kriticos Larry and Tikie Kriticos are the owners of the esteemed Kritikos Grill on the Seawall. They followed in their fathers footsteps and have been businessmen on the island for decades. Larry and Tikie sit down with me to discuss their parents arrival in Galveston, their upbringing on the island, Greeks in Texas history, and much much more! Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Thu, February 10, 2022
Meet your host! Podcast origin story, 2022 update, and connect with Galveston Unscripted!
📱Connect with us on social! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 Sponsor an episode or audio guide! Galveston En Español Follow my personal Instagram to see behind the scenes: @insta_aggie Submit Galveston History for the podcast! 📍 Visit our interactive map! Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: The Great Fire of 1885 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Silk Stocking District 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Hendley Building 👂 Listen: Lost Bayou Historic District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Sun, January 23, 2022
1811 Church Street | Galveston, Texas History Guide
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: The Great Fire of 1885 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Silk Stocking District 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Hendley Building 👂 Listen: Lost Bayou Historic District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Wed, January 19, 2022
Juneteenth & Absolute Equality. Galveston Island in 1528, 1865, & 2022 | Conversation with Sam Collins III
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Absolute Equality is located at 2201 Strand St, Galveston, TX 77550 To s upport these projects exhibited in this episode: Juneteenth Legacy Project : https://www.juneteenthlegacyproject.com/ NIA Cultural Center : https://niacultural.org/ Sam Collins Speaking engagements : https://truthstrong.org/ Historic resources for everything Sam discusses in the episode: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/sam-collins 👂 Juneteenth: The Story behind the celebration interview with Edward T Cotham Jr. Sam Collins III is a proud father, husband, and BOI (Born on the Island). Sam has been an instrumental figure in the Juneteenth Legacy Project, the presidential pardon of Jack Johnson (the Galveston Giant), and restoration and historical projects throughout Galveston County. He chairs or holds a seat on key historical, preservation, and community boards and committees throughout Galveston County and the state of Texas. Sam has more accolades than I can type. Be on the look out for his new podcast Weapons of Knowledge and Empowerment, W.O.K.E. Sam sat down with me to discuss Juneteenth becoming a national holiday, the absolute equality mural, Mustafa Azemmouri, Jack Johnson, and much much more. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Wed, December 22, 2021
Why "Galveston"? | What do the American Revolution, a Spanish Governor, and cattle drives have in common? Galveston, Texas History Guide
Supporters: Galveston Running Tours: https://galvestonrunningtours.com/ 📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: Quick History of Galveston 👂 Listen: Texas Firsts 👂 Listen: The Great Fire of 1885 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston Interested in information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! : Cattle Driving : https://www..com/discover/artifacts/letters-authorizing-first-cattle-drive-from-texas-spotlight-7-1-19 https://www.history.com/the-promised-land/cowboy-map.html Texas Granaderos in Honor of Galvez: http://granaderos.org/vital.html Galvez's History in Texas: https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/galvez-bernardo-de Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Fri, December 17, 2021
Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca and Estevanico in 1528 | Arrival & survival on Galveston Island: Texas History Guide
Supporters: Galveston Running Tours: https://galvestonrunningtours.com/ 📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: Quick History of Galveston 👂 Listen: Texas Firsts 👂 Listen: The Great Fire of 1885 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston Interested in information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! : Life of Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alvar-Nunez-Cabeza-de-Vaca Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca in Texas: https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/cabeza-de-vaca-lvar-nunez Estavanico AKA Esteban de Dorantes : https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/estevanico Podcast series of Cabeza De Vaca & Estavanico's endeavors:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CxfQvF35ZKKvlqHHkcaa6?si=33b1aef6c0364ee7 Transcript: In the early 1500s, Spain was one of the most dominant of the European empires. Spanish explorers were sent by the king of Spain to expand their kingdom, spread the word of God and search for valuable tradable commodities. Many of these explorers, known as conquistadors were sent to the New World to accomplish the Kings will. One of these grand expeditions of over 600 men to the new world was led by Pánfilo de Narváez. The intention of this mission was to sail from Spain to New Spain, modern day Mexico, but through a series of unfortunate events, the crew had been ravaged by storms and bad weather and eventually ended up on the west coast of Florida. The expeditionary crew became separated into smaller groups and eventually lost track of each other. One of these groups was led by Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, and by his side a man named ;, also known as Esteban de Dorantes.Estávanico is the first African to be documented to have explored North America. After multiple
Wed, December 15, 2021
Introducing Galveston en Español! Spanish Podcast Feed & Audio Tour of Galveston, Texas!
Galveston Unscripted is growing! Find the Spanish podcast! https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/landing-espanol The Galveston Unscripted Audio Tour will be available in Spanish! Introducing Galveston en Español! Be on the lookout for the interactive map & podcast feed! Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/3BKcMUzzmSZVaztOmWpKEJ?si=TpHwAuUUTo6Oo0gMTprX1A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/galveston-en-espa%C3%B1ol/id1600548325 Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Wed, December 15, 2021
1877 Tall Ship Elissa Figurehead | Doug McLean's story on the figurehead for the State Tall Ship of Texas
Supporters: The Galveston County Museum 📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: 1877 Tall Ship Elissa 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument 👂 Listen: Quick History of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Strand 👂 Listen: Pier 21 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston This episode is a quick story from Doug McLean on the fabrication of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa figurehead during the restoration process. Interested in information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! : Elissa : https://www.galvestonhistory.org/sites/1877-tall-ship-elissa-at-the-galveston-historic-seaport Video story on the Elissa coming to Galveston : https://texasarchive.org/2012_00914 Full Conversation with Doug McClean - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6tupzLU7z0UffunUThje7Z?si=XjuYw4caQrqBap24rXM4bg Photos & story of the the model for the Elissa Figurehead: http://www.oldsaltblog.com/2012/10/figureheads-galvestons-tall-ship-elissa-the-living-figurehead-and-the-yellow-rose/ Key Words: Galveston, Texas, History, Island, Beach, cruise, cruise ship, vacation, Henry Rosenber
Tue, November 16, 2021
Nature Photography at the East End Lagoon - Galveston Unscripted Audio Tour
Explore the East End Lagoon! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 Notable Resources for the Nature Trail! Audubon Society : https://www.audubon.org/# Donate to the East End Lagoon Nature Park and Preserve : http://www.eastendlagoon.org/support Nature Photography at the East End Lagoon "I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn't photograph them."- Diane Arbus The east end lagoon nature trail is a perfect venue for nature photography. Yet, it helps to know when and how to use this venue. Great pictures are not accidental, and we want to help you take advantage of what the trail has to offer. On Galveston Island, the sun rises over the Gulf and sets over the Bay. The best time for photography along the trail is sunrise and sunset. take advantage of "Golden Hour," that period before sunset when daylight is redder and softer than when the sun is higher in the sky. The trails run east to west, so position yourself so that you can photograph with the sun at your back during the Golden Hour. Birds are forced to roost during high tides. When the tide drops, they swarm to the exposed sand and mud. Also, remember that birds are most active in the early morning. Many of the most photogenic birds such as herons, egrets, spoonbills, and pelicans are most active when feeding at sunrise. So, get out of bed and out to the Trail! Macro Photography Many of the animals and plants along the trail are small. A normal lens will not do them justice. Using a macro lens, you will be able to photograph the most miniscule insect or diminutive flower. Telephoto Photography Birds are wary, and they will startle and fly before you can photograph them with a normal lens. You need a telephoto or a zoom lens that will magnify the subject (i.e., the bird) from a distance. Dress subtly (not bright colors) and stay silent along the Trail. in the early morning birds are focused on feeding, and with a little practice you will be able to approach them for that perfect photograph! Nature photography Ethics Always remember that the subject and the habitat are more important than the photograph. Always show respect and consideration for the environment, for the photographic subjects, as well as for other people who are using the Trail. Please stay on the designated pathways. Thanks! Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?
Tue, November 16, 2021
The Birds of the East End Lagoon - Galveston Unscripted Audio Tour
Explore the East End Lagoon! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 Notable Resources for the Nature Trail! Audubon Society : https://www.audubon.org/# Donate to the East End Lagoon Nature Park and Preserve : http://www.eastendlagoon.org/support The Birds of the East End Lagoon Ah, my dear friend, would that you were here just now to see the Snipes innumerable, the Blackbirds, the Gallinules, and the Curlews that surround us; that you could listen as I do not, to the delightful notes of the Mockingbird, pouring forth his soul in melody as the glorious orb of day is fast descending towards the western horizon; after spreading their broad wings, croak aloud as if doubtful regarding the purpose of our visit to these shores! - James Audubon, in a letter to Reverend John Bachman, on visiting Galveston in April 1837 John James Audubon waded ashore on Galveston Island near the East End Lagoon in April 1837. In the ensuing years, Galveston has become a major port along the Gulf Coast, and a destination that attracts over 7 million tourists annually. Yet, the Lagoon still attracts the "Snipes innumerable," and early morning visitors can still hear the "delightful notes of the Mockingbird." The birds of the East End Lagoon are stitched together by a common thread- water. The Lagoon's birds are those of open water, shore, and wet coastal Prairie. During storms and high tides, there is no land in or around the Lagoon that remains dry. Birds of the lagoon have adapted to these wetlands, and prosper in conditions that elude most land and forest birds. Shore Birds A number of bird species are limited to feeding along the shore or on the beach. These sore birds include sandpipers, plovers, herons, and egrets. Water Birds Birds of the open water are usually seen in the Lagoon itself, rather than feeding along its shore. Waterfowl (ducks and geese), grebes, loons, cormorants, and pelicans are examples of birds that are frequently seen out in the open water. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Tue, November 16, 2021
Coastal Prairie and Salt Marsh at the East End Lagoon - Galveston Unscripted Audio Tour
Explore the East End Lagoon! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 Notable Resources for the Nature Trail! Audubon Society : https://www.audubon.org/# Donate to the East End Lagoon Nature Park and Preserve : http://www.eastendlagoon.org/support Coastal Prairie and Salt Marsh at the East End Lagoon "As to scenery (giving my own thought and feeling), while I knew the standard claim is that Yosemite, Niagara Falls, the Upper Yellowstone and the like afford the greatest natural shows, I am not so sure but the prairies and plains, while less stunning at first sight, last longer, fill the esthetic sense fuller, precede all the rest, and make North America's characteristic landscape." - Walt Whitman, Specimen Days (1879) Trees were scarce on Galveston Island at the time of settlement; in fact, only one stand of trees (Three Trees) Broke the monotony of the endless coastal prairie and the salt marshes. At first glance the Preserve might seem like a flat featureless landscape. However, at a closer look, you will find a richly diverse ecosystem. The land that surrounds the Lagoon remains as salt marsh and coastal prairie and offers a fascinating contrast to the waters of the Lagoon. A number of species around the lagoon are grassland or marsh specialists. Some are tiny, and difficult to see even with binoculars. Others, such as hawks and owls, are often seen coasting over the prairie in search of prey. Mammals in our prairie are scarce, but coyotes and raccoons, along with a variety of rodents, do proliferate in these habitats. Eastern Meadowlark The flute-like song of the Eastern Meadowlark (sturnella Magna) is one of the characteristic sounds of the coastal prairie. The bird often sings from perches at the highest points on the prairie. Citrine Forktail The Citrine Forktail (Ischnura hastata) is a thread of a damselfly that is difficult to see as it floats among the prairie and marsh grasses. This forktail is the smallest damselfly in North America, yet it prospers in the wind-swept, oft-flooded coastal prairies around the lagoon. American Bittern The American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) is a wading bird in the heron family, usually found skulking through the wet prairie around the lagoon. Seaside Sparrow The Seaside Sparrow is one of the birds that is a salt marsh specialist. It thrives in the smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) that borders the Lagoon. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas Cit
Mon, November 15, 2021
The Preserve at the East End Lagoon - Galveston Unscripted Audio Tour
Explore the East End Lagoon! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 Notable Resources for the Nature Trail! Audubon Society : https://www.audubon.org/# Donate to the East End Lagoon Nature Park and Preserve : http://www.eastendlagoon.org/support The Preserve at the East End Lagoon "It is a curious situation that the sea, from which life first arose, should now be threatened by the activities of one form of that life. But the sea, though changed in a sinister way, will continue to exist: the threat is rather to life itself" Rachel Carson Galveston is a 27-mile long spit of land wedged between the Gulf of Mexico and the upper Texas coast. at its highest natural elevation, Galveston is 7 feet above sea level. The incorporated area of the City of Galveston is 80% water. The East End Lagoon Nature Preserve, situated at the eastern end of the island, is a microcosm of the island as a whole. The 685-acre Preserve includes the East End Lagoon. The Lagoon is a slender finger of water that is bordered by several zones of land that are defined by elevation (measured by inches!), tides, and salinity. Although the Preserve is almost entirely wet, the slight variations of elevation can determine what can grow and, by extension, the wildlife that can inhabit each zone. To see the greatest diversity of plants and animals at the Preserve, you will need to visit a cross-section of these zones and habitats. The East End Lagoon Nature Trail snakes through upland habitat, and offers easy access to the lower marshes that border the trail. You will need a canoe or kayak to access the Lagoon as a whole. There are several access points around the Lagoon where you can walk to the shore. East End Lagoon The waters of the Lagoon vary in salinity based on the rainwater runoff. Since the Lagoon is connected to the Gulf, saltwater regularly enters the lagoon with high tides. However, freshwater also drains into the lagoon, and therefore the salinity of the lagoon can vary day-to-day. These brackish waters are perfect for a diversity of sea life, especially juvenile fish, crabs, and oysters. Pimple Mounds Pimple Mounds dot the preserve but are easy to overlook. These mounds are often small(usually only a few feet in diameter) and slightly elevated (a foot or less). The large pimple mounds are covered by shrubs like wax myrtle (morella cerifera) and yaupon (Ilex vomitoria) . These trees and shrubs are used by a variety of birds such as herons and egrets for roosts. Salt Marsh<br/
Mon, November 15, 2021
Nature and Man at the East End Lagoon - Galveston Unscripted Audio Tour
Explore the East End Lagoon! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 Notable Resources for the Nature Trail! Audubon Society : https://www.audubon.org/# Donate to the East End Lagoon Nature Park and Preserve : http://www.eastendlagoon.org/support Nature and Man at the East End Lagoon "The oceans deserve our respect and care, but you have to know something before you can care about it" - Sylvia Earle The East End Lagoon borders the Bolivar Roads, one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. Bolivar is protected by two jetties. The North Jetty connects to Bolivar Flats, while the South Jetty connects with East Beach. Here, nature and man coexist. Bolivar Roads is the entrance to the Port of Galveston, Port of Texas City, and Port of Houston. The Port of Houston is one of the largest port complexes in the world and one of the busiest in the United States. The jetties that protect Bolivar Roads also trap sand that flows southward along Galveston's coast. The Sediments captured by the North Jetty create Bolivar Flats, and sediment trapped by the South Jetty feeds into East Beach. As a result, the beaches and the flats in this area are expanding unlike much of the upper texas coast, which is eroding due to a sand deposit deficit. As a result of accretion (growth), the East End Lagoon Nature Preserve is well protected from wave action by the extensive East End Beaches. Additionally, sand is continuously blowing into the preserve, adding sediments to the scattered pimple mounds. Even though the preserve abuts one of the busiest sea lanes in the U.S., nature continues to thrive at the East End Lagoon! South (Galveston) Jetty There are two jetties that protect the mouth of the Bolivar Roads; the North, or Bolivar Jetty, and the South, or Galveston Jetty. These jetties were completed in 1897. The South Jetty extends 2 miles into the Gulf, and helps protect the ship channel from being filled with sand and silt. These sediments are deposited at and around the base of the jetty, contributing a steady flow of sand to East Beach. Galveston Seawall You will reach the East End Lagoon Nature Preserve by driving, riding, skating, biking, or walking along the Galveston Seawall. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built the Seawall after the 1900 storm, the deadliest hurricane in U.S. History. With the extensions, the Seawall is now over 10 miles long and it continues to protect the city from devastating storms. Fun at the Lagoon The
Sun, November 14, 2021
Wildflowers of the East End Lagoon - Galveston Unscripted Audio Tour
Explore the East End Lagoon! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 Notable Resources for the Nature Trail! Audubon Society : https://www.audubon.org/# Donate to the East End Lagoon Nature Park and Preserve : http://www.eastendlagoon.org/support Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center https://www.wildflower.org Wildflowers of the East End Lagoon Few days in years pass when the Lagoon is not accented by the color of Wildflowers. Wildflowers here are not oppressively seasonal; never is there a time when some plant or shrub isn't blooming. From the salt tolerant plants that flourish on the salt pannes, to the prairie plants that only grow in the uplands, the Lagoon is embellished by the blush of coastal wildflowers. The key to learning coastal wildflowers is to first learn about their preferred haunts. A few inches can make the difference given the lack of elevation along the coast. Only a few plants can tolerate the salinity of the salt pannes and flats. Along the roads that circle the Lagoon, however, rainwater draining front the pavement creates a unique roadside habitat vegetated by the plants often found farther inland. Many of the flowers along the East Lagoon Nature Trail are large and brightly colored. Others, though, are small and obscure. The key to finding a diversity of flowers along the trail and around the a=lagoon is to be patient and look closely. Also, remember that different flowers bloom at different times of the year. You will need to visit the Lagoon frequently to see them all! Maritime Plants Only a handful of plants can tolerate the high salinity of the Lagoon waters. The pannes and flats that surround the Lagoon are perfect for salt-tolerant grasses and plants such as smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) and glasswort (Salicornia sp.) Black Mangrove Black mangroves (Avicennia germanians) are only found along the GUlf coast and the Florida Atlantic coast in the United States. IN, Texas, this mangrove only spread north to Galveston. In cool winters, black mangrove will freeze back to the roots, only to sprout with even greater vigor the following spring. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::perfo
Sun, November 14, 2021
East End Lagoon ADA Trailhead - Galveston Unscripted Audio Tour
Explore the East End Lagoon! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 Notable Resources for the Nature Trail! Audubon Society : https://www.audubon.org/# Donate to the East End Lagoon Nature Park and Preserve : http://www.eastendlagoon.org/support Welcome to the East End Lagoon ADA trailhead! Welcome to the East End Lagoon Nature Trail! You are probably wondering; what is a lagoon? A Lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by barrier islands or reefs. The East End Lagoon runs parallel with the Galveston Seawall along the east end of Galveston Island. The only outlet runs under Bodecker Drive, emptying into Bolivar Roads and the entrance to Galveston Bay. The East End Lagoon Nature Preserve is dominated by the open waters of the lagoon and by the surrounding alt marsh. Salt marshes serve as the transition from the Gulf of Mexico to the land, an area where fresh and saltwater mix. The protected waters of the lagoon, fed by dead vegetation from the bordering salt marsh, create a perfect nursery and refuge for many types of marine life such as fish, crabs, and shrimp. Therefore, the lagoon teems with a diversity of sea life. Fishermen often wade in the shallow waters at the mouth of the lagoon, and the calm waters are perfect for kayaking and canoeing. Birdwatchers and photographers discover spectacular birds such as the roseate spoonbill and the brown pelican, and there is never a day in the year when the surrounding flats, marsh, and prairie are not ablaze in wildflowers. Enjoy your walk along the trail and remember that nature changes every day. To get to know the Preserve you will need to visit again, and again! Cabbage Palm As you walk along the Trail, you will see palm trees. These are cabbage palms (Sabal Palmetto). Cabbage palms are shown to be native in Texas only in Cameron County, but they have become naturalized along the Galveston coast. These hardy pals thrive in Galveston's hot and humid summers, they are immune to salt spray, and they are freeze tolerant down to 10-15 degrees. Queen Butterfly The Queen Butterfly (Danaus Gilippus) is our local version of the well known Monarch. Monarch Butterflies do migrate through our area, and a smaller number even stay through the winter. The common milkweed butterfly in our area is the queen and they can often be seen along the Trail feeding on vine and milkweed (Cynanchum angustifolium). Large Milkweed Bug One of the vines that proliferates along the trail is
Sun, November 14, 2021
Wildlife of the East End Lagoon - Galveston Unscripted Audio Tour
Explore the East End Lagoon! Notable Resources for the Nature Trail! Audubon Society : https://www.audubon.org/# Donate to the East End Lagoon Nature Park and Preserve : http://www.eastendlagoon.org/support Wildlife at the East End Lagoon "Because there's nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it's sent away." - Sarah Kay The wildlife of the lagoon is generally obscure and easy to overlook. Although Audubon found white-tailed deer to be common on the island, by the late 1800's deer were wiped out here. Now, except for the odd coyote or raccoon, the wildlife is generally composed of insects, reptiles, and amphibians. If you look closely, the lagoon teems with butterflies, dragonflies, robber flies, and a breathtaking variety of brilliantly colored insects. Some of these are among the smallest of their kind in the world. Others have adapted to the salinity of the lagoon and its marshes and are found nowhere else except in these special places. You will find many of these insects and other wildlife along the East End Lagoon Nature Trail. The flowers that bloom along the Trail attract clouds of butterflies as well as the dragonflies that prey on the butterflies. The key to uncovering the wildlife along the trail is to walk quietly and to look very, very closely at what is around you. Eastern Pygmy-Blue Some of the smallest butterflies are the toughest! The eastern pygmy-blue (Brephidium pseudofea) is one of the smallest butterflies in the world, yet it proliferates here in the salt marsh. This butterfly lays its eggs on Salicornia and Batis, plants that only live in the most saline soils. Seaside Dragonlet The Seaside Dragonlet (Erythrodiplax berenice) is the only dragonfly in the Western Hemisphere that can breed in seawater. The lagoon is a perfect place for this dragonlet, and it can be seen commonly in warmer months. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Wed, November 10, 2021
The Carnes Home - AKA The Coppersmith Inn - 1914 Avenue M - Galveston, Texas
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: The Great Fire of 1885 👂 Listen: Lost Bayou Historic District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument 👂 Listen: Silk Stocking District 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston 👂 Listen: Kuhn's Wharf 👂 Listen: The Hendley Building Interested in information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! : Coppersmith Inn: https://coppersmithinn.com/ Morgan Steamship Line: https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/morgan-lines Transcript: The Carnes home, now known as the Coppersmith Inn, is located at 1914 Avenue M. This wonderful home completed construction in 1887. Howard and Minnie Carnes purchased the lot shortly after the great fire of 1885. The Carnes Home was one of the first homes constructed on this Street, on the edge of Hitchcock's Bayou. Throughout 1885, Hitchcock's Bayou was eventually filled in with dredge mud in order to elevate and expand livable lots on the island. The historic district in which the Bayou was filled in is now known as the Lost Bayou District. The Carnes Family Home was designed by famed Galveston architect Alfred Muller and constructed at the cost of $5,000. Howard Carnes earned a good salary as he worked for the Morgan Line, a steam packet shipping line that ran cargo between Galveston, New Orleans, and New York. The Morgan line eventually transferred Howard Carne
Sun, November 07, 2021
Old Galveston Custom House and Courthouse - 20th and Post Office - Galveston, Texas
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument 👂 Listen: Quick History of Galveston 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Great Fire of 1885 👂 Listen: The Battle of Galveston 👂 Listen: Kuhn's Wharf 👂 Listen: The Hendley Building Interested in information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! : Custom house: https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/galveston-custom-house Battle of Galveston: https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/galveston-battle-of Transcript: The old Galveston Custom House, also known as the United States Custom House and Courthouse. This building was formerly a customs house, post office, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, and later for the Southern District of Texas. The first customs house in Galveston and Texas predates this one by three decades. While Mexico still maintained control of Texas, a customs house was established in 1830, a few years after the port was officially founded. This customs house would've been small and more like an office. After Texas won its independence and the United States gained control of Texas, Galveston's population and significance developed through the 1840s and 50s and the port was recognized as one of the most important ports to the nation. As the United States began to spread West towards California, the ease of access to a protected deep water port and proximity to the frontier transformed this small
Sat, October 16, 2021
Hope - An interpretation of Pompeo Coppini's Lost Galveston Sculpture - Galveston, Texas
Supporters: The Galveston Arts Center: https://www.galvestonartscenter.org/ 📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Hope is located at 2517 Avenue H Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: Rosenberg Fountains 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument 👂 Listen: Quick History of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Strand 👂 Listen: Pier 21 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston Photos, to support, and learn more about Doug's project, visit Galvestonsculpture.com My Conversation with Doug McClean - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6tupzLU7z0UffunUThje7Z?si=XjuYw4caQrqBap24rXM4bg Hope is an interpretation of Pompeo Coppini's "Victims of the Galveston Flood" sculpture that was originally was commissioned by Galveston City Leaders and later turned down and deemed too emotional. The Sculpture traveled to the St. Louis World's Fair and was sent back to Austin where it was locked away until 1918, put on display once more and then lost forever. Doug McLean took on the challenge of recreating the sculpture and bring it to Galveston where it has been cast in Bronze and is now on display behind city hall. Doug McLean has a degree in Fine Arts he was fortunate to attend the prestigious Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture
Thu, October 14, 2021
Hope for Coppini's lost sculpture and Galveston's distinct place in time and space | Sculptor and Artist Doug McLean
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Hope is located at 2517 Avenue H Photos, to support, and learn more about Doug's project, visit Galvestonsculpture.com Doug McLean has a degree in Fine Arts he was fortunate to attend the prestigious Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture in Maine. His first creative challenge in Galveston was serving as the blacksmith during the restoration of the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa where he hand forged hundreds of the ships fittings and became an active crew member. To this day he feels his introduction to Galveston before the revitalization of The Strand Historic District put him in the right place at the right time. Doug has been a long time resident of Galveston, Texas and has completed and erected a statue titled "Hope" inspired by famous artist Pompeo Coppini's infamously lost sculpture "Victim's of the Galveston Flood." Doug discusses the calling he felt to undertake this daunting project, the process of working through difficult times during this pursuit and during a disaster, and why it is all worth it. Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: Rosenberg Fountains 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument 👂 Listen: Quick History of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Strand 👂 Listen: Pier 21 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston Keywords: Galveston, Texas,
Thu, October 07, 2021
James and Bridget Nash House - 2406 Church Street - Galveston, Texas
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Tue, September 28, 2021
The East End Lagoon and Nature Preserve - Galveston, Texas
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Fri, September 24, 2021
The Rosenberg Library | Oldest Operating Library in Texas
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Thu, September 16, 2021
The Lost Bayou Historic District - Galveston, Texas
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Sun, September 12, 2021
The Galveston Daily News - Texas' Oldest Newspaper - Galveston, Texas
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Wed, September 01, 2021
The Grand 1894 Opera House - The State Opera House of Texas - Galveston, Texas
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Mon, August 30, 2021
1895 Letitia Rosenberg Home For Women - Galveston, Texas
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Fri, August 27, 2021
Ferry ride from Galveston to Bolivar - Audio Guide to your Bolivar Ferry ride! - Galveston, Texas
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Thu, August 26, 2021
The Bolivar Ferry | A Quick History To and Fro | Galveston, Texas
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Thu, August 26, 2021
The Great Galveston Fire of 1885 - Galveston, Texas
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Sun, August 22, 2021
Silk Stocking Historic District - Galveston, Texas
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Fri, August 20, 2021
Jean Lafitte - Privateer, Pirate, and his role in Galveston
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Thu, August 19, 2021
The Tree Sculptures of Galveston Island
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Wed, August 11, 2021
Garten Verein & Kempner Park - 27th Street and Avenue O - Galveston, Texas
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Fri, August 06, 2021
Rosenberg Fountains - A gift from Henry Rosenberg - Galveston, Texas
Supporters: The Galveston Arts Center: https://www.galvestonartscenter.org/ 📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Silk Stocking District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument Interested in information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! : Map of Rosenberg Fountains Contact us : Galvestonunscripted@gmail.com Transcript: Henry Rosenberg was a Swiss immigrant and prominent businessman who loved Texas and the Galveston community. Henry Rosenberg left much of his fortune to be used on public projects to improve the city of Galveston, including drinking water fountains and the Rosenberg library. At the time of Henry Rosenberg's death in 1893, no fresh water was being pumped to the island. Most of the drinking water had to be pulled from wells or collected during rainstorms. This made it difficult for all Galvestonians, man and beast, to access fresh, drinkable water. One of Henry Rosenberg's final wishes was for 17 water fountains to be constructed for the people and animals of Galveston. Each fountain was built with a unique design, and they were scattered throughout the urbanized portion of the island. Shortly after the 17 fountains were erected, a pipeline from the mainland was built over Galveston Bay to deliver water to the island residents rendering the Rosenberg fountains impractical. After the 1900 storm, most of the fountains were stored during the city's reconstruction. Today, nine fountains remain. Most are functioning horse troughs or dog bowls, as Henry Rosenberg would've. You will find many of the surviving fountains in the downtown historic district and the Historic East end. Key Words: Galveston, Texas, History, Island, Beach, cruise, cruise ship, vacation, Henry Rosenberg, Fountains, East End Historic District, Strand, Seawall, Bolivar, Houston, Audio Tour, Audio Guide, Free Tour, Free in Galveston, Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA G
Thu, August 05, 2021
Grade Raising of Galveston - Civil Engineering Marvel - Galveston, Texas
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: Quick History of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Galveston Seawall - Protection, Entertainment, Recreation 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument Interested in information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! : Seawall Great deep dive Podcast on this subject : Wise About Texas Ep. 40 Raising Galveston and Walling off the Sea Contact us : Galvestonunscripted@gmail.com Transcript: Shortly after the 1900 storm, and in conjunction with the building of the sea wall, city officials decided to bolster the island's defenses against hurricanes. As the sea wall was being built, the entire urbanized portion of the island was elevated using dredge mud from the ship channel. Before the grade raising, the highest point on the island was only eight feet above sea level. The grade raising not only supported the seawall but also was set to improve drainage and sewage systems, which were badly needed but challenging to implement with an extremely low elevation. The initial grade-raising project took place from 1903 through 1911. The project was accomplished in square, quarter-mile sections and involved closing each section in a dyke and then lifting all structures and utilities, such as street car tracks, fireplugs, and water pipes. Around 2000 buildings were raised and put on stilts using hand-turn jack screws. The sand fill was dredged from the entrance to Galveston Harbor and then transported to residential districts through a 20-foot deep, 200-foot wide, 2.5-mile long canal using four self-loading hopper dredges. After the fill was discharged in the areas to be raised, new foundations were constructed on top of it. Today you can see evidence of many of Galveston's homes and buildings that were elevated during this project
Tue, July 27, 2021
The Galveston Seawall - Protection, Entertainment, Recreation. - Galveston, Texas
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: Quick History of Galveston 👂 Listen: Grade Raising of Galveston - Civil Engineering Marvel 👂 Listen: East End Historical District 👂 Listen: Texas Heroes Monument 👂 Listen: Silk Stocking District Interested in information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! : Seawall Great deep dive Podcast on this subject : Wise About Texas Ep. 40 Raising Galveston and Walling off the Sea Contact us : Galvestonunscripted@gmail.com Transcript: The seawall was constructed after the hurricane of 1900 destroyed much of the island of Galveston. Before the great hurricane, Galveston was an economic powerhouse that reached only eight feet above sea level at its highest point. The recommendation of constructing a seawall had been considered for decades prior to the great storm by many city and community officials. Hurricanes have always played a part in living on the Gulf Coast, but it took a direct hit to Galveston to disrupt and displace the economy and residents. The storm killed at least 6,000 galvestonians, which emphasized the fact that Galveston needed protection from the sea after the nation's most deadly natural disaster to date. The citizens of Galveston remained resilient following the storm and began construction on the seawall in September 1902. In conjunction with the construction of a seawall, the residential portion of the island was to be elevated to protect it from future floodwaters. The seawall construction project required canals to be dredged from the harbor across the island to the beach. Barges and tugboats hauled material through the canals to the construction site. The first seawall project was completed in 1904 and extended from sixth Street, near wher
Sun, July 25, 2021
Texas Heroes Monument | Rosenberg Avenue (25th Street) & Broadway | Galveston, Texas
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Fri, July 23, 2021
Bishop's Palace AKA Walter Gresham House | Galveston, Texas
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Wed, July 21, 2021
East End Historical District (EEHD) - Galveston, Texas
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Sat, July 10, 2021
Texas Firsts | Galveston Island: First in Texas
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Thu, July 08, 2021
The Strand | Wall Street of the Southwest | Business District of the State of Texas
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Wed, July 07, 2021
Quick history of Galveston Island! - Not just a sandbar! - Galveston, Texas
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: Jean Lafitte 👂 Listen: The Strand 👂 Listen: Pier 21 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston Contact us : Galvestonunscripted@gmail.com Key Words: Galveston, Texas, History, Island, Beach, cruise, cruise ship, vacation, Henry Rosenberg, Fountains, East End Historic District, Strand, Seawall, Bolivar, Houston, Audio Tour, Audio Guide, Free Tour, Free in Galveston, Strand, Mechanic street, Ship Mechanic's row, Market Street, Post office, Church Street, Downtown Galveston Texas, Bernardo de Galvez, sandbar, barrier island, Gulf of Mexico, Texas Revolution, Galveston Water, Karankawa Indians, Coastal Plains, Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca, Ship Wrecked, slaves, Medicine men, Spanish Governor, Jean Lafitte, Slave Trafficking, Battles, Port of Galveston, Texas Navy, Santa Ana, 1800s, immigration, largest city in Texas, 1900 Storm, devastation, Grade Raising, Hurricanes, Gambling, the mob, World War 2, BOI, IBC, Texas History Podcast Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Tue, July 06, 2021
The Hendley Building or Hendley Row | 2010 Strand | Galveston, Texas
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Tue, July 06, 2021
Kuhn’s Wharf Galveston, Texas
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Mon, July 05, 2021
The Battle of Galveston | Civil War | Galveston, Texas
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Sun, July 04, 2021
Mosquito Fleet | Galveston, Texas
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Sun, July 04, 2021
Ocean Star Oil Field Energy Center | Pier 21 | Galveston, Texas
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Fri, July 02, 2021
Pelican Island from Pier 21 | Galveston, Texas
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Fri, July 02, 2021
The Port of Galveston | The port that built Texas
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Thu, July 01, 2021
Texas Navy | Pier 21 | Galveston, Texas
📍 Visit our interactive map! Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚 📱 Social and other ways to explore Texas History Tour with Spotify: 👂 Listen: Jean Lafitte 👂 Listen: The Strand 👂 Listen: Pier 21 👂 Listen: Port of Galveston 👂 Listen: The Battle of Galveston 👂 Listen: Kuhns Wharf Interested in information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below! : More info on the Texas Navy : Texas Navy Association The Texian Navy, also known as the First Texas Navy, was the naval branch of the Texian forces during the Texas Revolution. Established in 1835, this Naval force helped the Republic of Texas win independence from the Centralist Republic of Mexico in 1836, with their objectives being to defend the Texas coastline from a Mexican invasion, disrupt Mexican Blockades, and escort rebel ships with volunteers and supplies between Texas and the United States. After the Texans had won independence, The Navy of the Republic of Texas, The Texas Navy, or the Second Texas Navy was established in 1839 with one vessel, the Zavala, and for three years applied naval pressure to the Mexican coast. When Texas officially joined the United States in 1846, the Texas Navy merged with the United States Navy. In this podcast, we will explore the history and legacy of the Texian and Texas Navies, and how they played a crucial role in the fight for Texas independence. Trailer: Sentinels Of The Port: The Galveston-Texas City Pilots https://youtu.be/Rqj_y9Z9RWA Get Your Tickets: https://tickets.thegrand.com/Online/seatSelect.asp?createBO::WSmap=1&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable::performance_ids=ACD7ED91-2783-4B3B-81A3-3920FFC249E5&BOparam::WSmap::loadBestAvailable Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital Market
Thu, July 01, 2021
1877 Tall Ship Elissa at the Galveston Historic Seaport | Galveston, Texas
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Thu, July 01, 2021
Pier 21 Overview | Galveston, Texas
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