Galveston's Hidden Labor Rebellion
Galveston's longshoremen, both Black and white, fought against exploitation and dangerous working conditions in one of America's most important port cities, culminating in violent strikes and an unpre...
29 Aug 202516min
From Frontier Brews to Ice-Cold Craft Beers
Galveston's beer history spans from homemade frontier brews to today's thriving craft scene. The island's unique position as Texas' busiest port shaped its drinking culture through imported tastes and...
22 Aug 202511min
Swimming Cattle: Galveston's Hidden Cowboy History
We explore the surprising maritime history of Texas cowboys who swam thousands of cattle across open saltwater to reach Galveston Island's rich grazing lands. This forgotten chapter reveals how the Te...
25 Jul 20259min
The Days After Freedom: Black Union Soldiers and Post-Juneteenth Galveston
Samuel Collins III shares the untold story of Juneteenth, revealing how United States Colored Troops played a crucial but largely erased role in bringing freedom to Texas. He challenges common misconc...
25 Jul 202523min
Port of Perseverance: Galveston's 200-Year Maritime Legacy
The history of the Port of Galveston spans 200 years, from a sandbar with a safe natural harbor to becoming America's fourth busiest cruise port today, earning its place as Texas' oldest working port ...
17 Jul 202514min
The Free State of Galveston: While America fell into depression, Galveston poured another round.
Two Sicilian barbers built an empire of vice, transforming Galveston into the "Free State" where prohibition laws and moral restrictions held no power for decades. • Texas and national prohibition in...
10 Jul 202513min
Seaweed, Sunburns, and Safety: Hurricane Hal explains Galveston Beach
Dr. Hal Needham, known as Hurricane Hal, shares his expertise on coastal ecosystems, weather patterns, and beach safety for visitors to Galveston Island. From explaining the science behind changing wa...
4 Jul 202512min
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 s...
27 Jun 20259min
