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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Gaido's Seafood | Since 1911

Gaido's Seafood | Since 1911

Follow Galveston Unscripted on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! More history content on Visit Galveston! Established in 1911, Gaido's story isn't just about seafood. It's also about family, tradition, and ...

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The Civil War Battle of Galveston | January 1, 1863

The Civil War Battle of Galveston | January 1, 1863

The battle of land and sea was short, with most of the casualties on the Union side. The Confederacy captured the Harriet Lane at Kuhn's Wharf. The Westfield struck a sandbar near modern-day Pelican I...

6 Jan 20234min

The Walter Gresham Home A.K.A. The Bishop's Palace

The Walter Gresham Home A.K.A. The Bishop's Palace

This intricate Victorian-era castle has been cited by the American Institute of Architects as one of the 100 most important buildings in the United States. The Bishop's Palace in Galveston, Texas tell...

30 Dec 20223min

St. Mary's Basilica | Established 1847

St. Mary's Basilica | Established 1847

St. Mary's Cathedral was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey in 1967 and, in 1968, was named to the National Register of Historic Places. Learn about her founding in 1847! Follow Gal...

23 Dec 20224min

The Galveston Movement| Jewish Immigration through Galveston

The Galveston Movement| Jewish Immigration through Galveston

For tens of thousands of Jewish immigrants, Galveston was the first piece of America they experienced before starting their new life. Galveston: an international city and gateway to the United States....

16 Dec 20224min

Port-of-call Galveston | Nearly 2 centuries of cruising to and from Galveston

Port-of-call Galveston | Nearly 2 centuries of cruising to and from Galveston

Follow Galveston Unscripted on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! More history content on Visit Galveston! Galveston Unscripted on video! What is Galveston Unscripted? Follow Galveston Unscripted on Spotify ...

9 Dec 20224min

Seawolf Park| The memorial park for WWII submarines on eternal patrol

Seawolf Park| The memorial park for WWII submarines on eternal patrol

Follow Galveston Unscripted on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! More history content on Visit Galveston! Galveston Unscripted on video! What is Galveston Unscripted? Follow Galveston Unscripted on Spotify ...

2 Dec 20224min

The Karankawa and their ancestral homeland | Galveston, Texas

The Karankawa and their ancestral homeland | Galveston, Texas

Before colonization, native people roamed Galveston Island and the Texas Gulf Coast. Who are the Karankawa? Follow Galveston Unscripted on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! More history content on Visit Ga...

25 Nov 20225min

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