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Galveston Unscripted | VisitGalveston.com - Podcast

Galveston Unscripted | VisitGalveston.com

Galveston Unscripted is your podcast and audio tour for Galveston Island! Galveston Unscripted is transforming Galveston into the worlds largest free museum! Galveston, Texas is home some of Texas' most significant people, places, and historical events, and hundreds of Texas historical markers and locations!Join Galveston Unscripted and VisitGalveston.com in exploring Galveston Island's history and culture to discover what makes Galveston Island one of a kind!

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Average duration
6 minutes
Episodes
143
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Segregated Beachfront and African American Lifeguards of the early 20th century

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

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James Helton and Wavery Guidry were two of Galveston's most well-known African American lifeguards …

00:04:24  |   Fri 17 Feb 2023
The Knights of Momus!

The Knights of Momus!

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The Knights of Momus is a legendary organization that has been an integral part of Galveston's Mardi…

00:03:20  |   Fri 10 Feb 2023
The Mardi Gras experience on Galveston Island

The Mardi Gras experience on Galveston Island

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Join us as we explore the vibrant and festive Mardi Gras tradition of Galveston Island! We'll discuss…

00:03:39  |   Fri 03 Feb 2023
The Grand 1894 Opera House

The Grand 1894 Opera House

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The Grand 1894 Opera House is a cultural hub in Galveston, Texas, serving as a beacon of hope for rev…

00:04:52  |   Fri 27 Jan 2023
The Galveston Orphans Home at the Bryan Museum

The Galveston Orphans Home at the Bryan Museum

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Uncover the hidden stories of the American West at the Bryan Museum, housed in the historic Galveston…

00:04:06  |   Fri 20 Jan 2023
Gaido's Seafood | Since 1911

Gaido's Seafood | Since 1911

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Established in 1911, Gaido's story isn't just about seafood. It's also about family, tradition, and a…

00:02:54  |   Fri 13 Jan 2023
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 …

00:04:35  |   Fri 06 Jan 2023
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 tel…

00:03:31  |   Fri 30 Dec 2022
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!

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00:04:54  |   Fri 23 Dec 2022
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…

00:04:36  |   Fri 16 Dec 2022
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

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00:04:02  |   Fri 09 Dec 2022
Seawolf Park| The memorial park for WWII submarines on eternal patrol

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

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00:04:36  |   Fri 02 Dec 2022
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? 

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00:05:56  |   Fri 25 Nov 2022
Shell Middens, Found Wood, & The City Dump?

Shell Middens, Found Wood, & The City Dump?

Galveston Island has a long history of repurposing the resources around them, from Native American Shell Middens to found wood after major hurricanes. What can we repurpose today?

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00:06:48  |   Fri 18 Nov 2022
Quick history of Military Operations in and around Galveston, TX

Quick history of Military Operations in and around Galveston, TX

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00:08:53  |   Fri 11 Nov 2022
Ice Cream, Confections and Indulgence

Ice Cream, Confections and Indulgence

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00:03:56  |   Fri 04 Nov 2022
Galveston's Broadway Cemetery

Galveston's Broadway Cemetery

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00:03:37  |   Fri 28 Oct 2022
German immigration through Galveston

German immigration through Galveston

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00:05:35  |   Fri 21 Oct 2022
Italian Immigration & Culture in Galveston, Texas

Italian Immigration & Culture in Galveston, Texas

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Italian-Americans & Italian-Galvestonians have influenced Texas in so many ways. Galveston has been d…

00:05:13  |   Fri 14 Oct 2022
The Texas Pirate | Jean Lafitte on Galveston Island

The Texas Pirate | Jean Lafitte on Galveston Island

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Pirate and Privateer Jean Lafitte arrived in Galveston in 1817 to begin his smuggling colony. Listen …

00:05:16  |   Fri 07 Oct 2022
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