The Knights of Momus!

The Knights of Momus!

Follow Galveston Unscripted on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! More history content on Visit Galveston! The Knights of Momus is a legendary organization that has been an integral part of Galveston's Mardi Gras celebrations for over a century. Founded in 1871, the Krewes were brought back to life in the 1980s and remain active today, hosting parades, balls, and coronations in keeping with tradition. Attend the Mardi Gras celebration in Galveston, and you are sure to experience the spirit of ...

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A Tribute to the Island's Heroes through the 20th-Century

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 an...

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The Legacy of John Charles League: Mastermind Behind the Flourishing League City

The Legacy of John Charles League: Mastermind Behind the Flourishing League City

John Charles League, the mastermind behind the development of present-day League City. A testament to League's ambitious spirit, we'll chart his early life in Galveston, his educational pursuits in Ba...

3 Marras 20234min

The Battle for a Pirate Haven on Galveston Island: Louis Michel Aury & Jean Lafitte

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 revolutiona...

27 Loka 20236min

Gail Borden Jr.: Revolutionizing the Dairy Industry and Leaving an Enduring Legacy in Texas

Gail Borden Jr.: Revolutionizing the Dairy Industry and Leaving an Enduring Legacy in Texas

Gail Borden Jr., an inventor, a publisher, a surveyor, and much more, he was a man of many hats whose journey from humble beginnings led him to become a figure of immense significance in Texas and U.S...

13 Loka 20238min

Galveston's Hidden Role in World War I: The Journey of the Zimmerman Telegram

Galveston's Hidden Role in World War I: The Journey of the Zimmerman Telegram

Explore how this covert message relayed through Galveston pushed the U.S. into WWI and discover the island's unsung heroics in shaping 20th-century history. The Mexican Telegraph Company was an unassu...

22 Syys 20236min

The Great Storm of 1900: Rebroadcast | Visit Galveston

The Great Storm of 1900: Rebroadcast | Visit Galveston

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 disa...

8 Syys 202323min

Galvez and Evia: How Two Spaniards Crafted the Gulf Coast We Know Today

Galvez and Evia: How Two Spaniards Crafted the Gulf Coast We Know Today

Prepare to become acquainted with tow Spaniards, Bernardo De Galvez and Jose De Evia. One man is an unsung hero of the American Revolutionary War and the other is responsible for naming Galveston Bay....

7 Syys 202311min

The Lost Bayou: The Resilient and Transformative Journey of a Historic District

The Lost Bayou: The Resilient and Transformative Journey of a Historic District

Ever wondered about the intricate history behind a neighborhood? The story behind the Lost Bayou Historic District in Galveston Island is one such intriguing tale. As you listen, you'll uncover the re...

30 Elo 20233min

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