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

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

Follow Galveston Unscripted on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! More history content on Visit Galveston! James Helton and Wavery Guidry were two of Galveston's most well-known African American lifeguards who patrolled the beaches between 28th and 29th street in the early 20th century. Despite the racial segregation of the time, the pair dedicated themselves to the safety of their community and are responsible for numerous beachfront rescues. They are examples of Galvestonians fighting adver...

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

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

The ocean star oilfield energy center is a retired offshore drilling rig that has been converted into a museum and education center exhibiting the process of onshore and offshore drilling. The Ocean S...

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Pelican Island | As seen from Pier 21 by Galveston Unscripted

Pelican Island | As seen from Pier 21 by Galveston Unscripted

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...

27 Juni 20222min

The Port of Galveston | The port that built Texas by Galveston Unscripted

The Port of Galveston | The port that built Texas by Galveston Unscripted

For more from Galveston Unscripted or to deep dive into Galveston history: visitgalveston.com Galveston Unscripted on video! What is Galveston Unscripted? Follow Galveston Unscripted on Spotify or Ap...

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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...

26 Juni 20221min

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...

26 Juni 20221min

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...

26 Juni 20221min

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