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 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 pir...

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The Ocean Star Oilfield Energy Center | Petroleum education on the Galveston waterfront by Galveston Unscripted

The Ocean Star Oilfield Energy Center | Petroleum education on the Galveston waterfront by Galveston Unscripted

The ocean star oilfield energy center is a retired offshore drilling rig that has been converted into a museum and education center exhibiting the process of onshore and offshore drilling. The Ocean S...

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Pelican Island | As seen from Pier 21 by Galveston Unscripted

Pelican Island | As seen from Pier 21 by Galveston Unscripted

While standing on Pier 21, you will be able to see pelican Island across Galveston Harbor. Pelican Island is home to Texas A&M University in Galveston, Seawolf Park, and the Galveston Naval Museum, wh...

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The Port of Galveston | The port that built Texas by Galveston Unscripted

The Port of Galveston | The port that built Texas by Galveston Unscripted

For more from Galveston Unscripted or to deep dive into Galveston history: visitgalveston.com Galveston Unscripted on video! What is Galveston Unscripted? Follow Galveston Unscripted on Spotify or Ap...

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The Texas Navy | The Naval force of the Republic of Texas by Galveston Unscripted

The Texas Navy | The Naval force of the Republic of Texas by Galveston Unscripted

The monument on the grass at Pier 21 is dedicated to the first Navy of the republic of Texas. The Texas Navy descended from the Texian Navy, developed during the Texas Revolution. The Texas Navy is cr...

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1877 Tall Ship Elissa | The Official Tallship of Texas by Galveston Unscripted

1877 Tall Ship Elissa | The Official Tallship of Texas by Galveston Unscripted

Elissa was built in Aberdeen, Scotland as a merchant vessel in a time when steamships were overtaking sailing ships. She was launched on October 27, 1877. Elissa has sailed under multiple sailed under...

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Pier 21 | The Best view of the Port of Galveston by Galveston Unscripted

Pier 21 | The Best view of the Port of Galveston by Galveston Unscripted

Standing on Pier 21 is one of the best ways to experience the port of Galveston short of hopping on one of those cruise ships. Pier 21 is where the downtown district meets the 200 year old port of Ga...

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