Segregated Beachfront and African American Lifeguards of the early 20th century

What if we told you that Galveston Island has played host to some of the most influential figures in U.S. history, including presidents who left their mark not just on the nation, but on this charming...

5 Jul 20245min

From April to July, Galveston's beaches host nesting Loggerhead, Green, and Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles. These turtles face numerous threats, but we can help by picking up litter, and reporting sighting...

28 Jun 20245min

Old Central High School in Galveston, Texas, the first public high school for Black students west of the Mississippi River, educated over 40,000 students from 1886 to 1968, fostering a legacy of pride...

21 Jun 20248min

Reedy Chapel, located at 20th Street and Broadway in Galveston, is a historic church that played a role in the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas on June 19, 1865, a date now celeb...

14 Jun 20244min

Let's take a look into how Galveston Island transformed from a commercial powerhouse in the mid-1800s into the "Playground of the Southwest." From a yachting adventure in 1842, the impact of the railr...

7 Jun 20249min

Uncover the legendary history of the Hotel Galvez, the "Queen of the Gulf," which has stood as a beacon of hope and resilience since its grand opening in 1911. From hosting iconic figures like Preside...

31 Mai 20246min

Explore the hidden wonders of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, located 100 miles south of the Texas coastline in the Gulf of Mexico. This sanctuary spans 160 square miles of vibrant ...

24 Mai 20244min

Explore the dynamic hues of Galveston Island's shores with Dr. Hal Needham, a local meteorologist and climate data scientist deeply connected to the island's natural science. In our conversation, le...

17 Mai 20246min