The Strange Little Island with James Valentino

The Strange Little Island with James Valentino

Lucy Parker Shaw was an early American settler who played a notable role in the development of Galveston, Texas, during the Republic of Texas era. Born in Eastport, Maine, she was the daughter of Jonathan Weston, a prominent local figure. In December 1838, Lucy, her husband Joshua Clark Shaw, and their two-year-old child relocated to Galveston, joining a group of fellow New Englanders seeking new opportunities in the burgeoning republic. James Valentino is the author of From Maine to Galvest...

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Exploring Yaupon: North America’s Only Native Caffeinated Plant with Sepp Haukebo

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 I...

8 Mar 202434min

Galveston's World War II Era History with George Osborne

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 ...

20 Feb 202431min

Historic Building Restoration with Juan Carcaño

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 b...

16 Feb 202447min

 A Deep Dive Into the History of the Texas Navy With Andy Hall

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...

21 Nov 20231h 15min

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...

10 Nov 20238min

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...

25 Okt 20236min

The Great Storm of 1900: Rebroadcast

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 disa...

8 Sep 202323min

The "Almost" Lost History Of The Galveston Scottish Rite

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 Galvest...

18 Aug 202349min

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