Galvez and Evia: How Two Spaniards Crafted the Gulf Coast We Know Today

Galvez and Evia: How Two Spaniards Crafted the Gulf Coast We Know Today

Prepare to become acquainted with tow Spaniards, Bernardo De Galvez and Jose De Evia. One man is an unsung hero of the American Revolutionary War and the other is responsible for naming Galveston Bay. This episode takes us on a journey through the life and times of these lesser-known figures. We reveal significant contributions from Galvez's early days as a teenage soldier in Europe, the Americas, and North Africa to his pivotal role as Governor of Spanish-controlled Louisiana. We take a look...

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

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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

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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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