Diamond in the Rubble: Hunting for Storm Survivors

Diamond in the Rubble: Hunting for Storm Survivors

The diamond-shaped plaques scattered throughout Galveston Island mark buildings that survived the devastating 1900 hurricane, America's deadliest natural disaster with up to 12,000 lives lost. These small markers represent structures that withstood catastrophic winds and flooding, serving as reminders of Galveston's remarkable resilience and recovery. • Before 1900, Galveston was the "Wall Street of the Southwest" with numerous Texas firsts: post office, opera house, telephone, electric ligh...

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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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