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 Legacy of John Charles League: Mastermind Behind the Flourishing League City
John Charles League, the mastermind behind the development of present-day League City. A testament to League's ambitious spirit, we'll chart his early life in Galveston, his educational pursuits in Ba...
3 Nov 20234min
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...
27 Okt 20236min
Gail Borden Jr.: Revolutionizing the Dairy Industry and Leaving an Enduring Legacy in Texas
Gail Borden Jr., an inventor, a publisher, a surveyor, and much more, he was a man of many hats whose journey from humble beginnings led him to become a figure of immense significance in Texas and U.S...
13 Okt 20238min
Galveston's Hidden Role in World War I: The Journey of the Zimmerman Telegram
Explore how this covert message relayed through Galveston pushed the U.S. into WWI and discover the island's unsung heroics in shaping 20th-century history. The Mexican Telegraph Company was an unassu...
22 Sep 20236min
The Great Storm of 1900: Rebroadcast | Visit Galveston
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
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....
7 Sep 202311min
The Lost Bayou: The Resilient and Transformative Journey of a Historic District
Ever wondered about the intricate history behind a neighborhood? The story behind the Lost Bayou Historic District in Galveston Island is one such intriguing tale. As you listen, you'll uncover the re...
30 Aug 20233min
