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Episodes
144 episodes
The Strange Little Island with James Valentino
Lucy Parker Shaw was an early American settler who played a notable role in the development of Galveston, Texas, during the Republic of Texas era. Born in Eastport, Maine, she was the daughter of Jonathan Weston, a prominent local figure. In De...
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The Galveston Campaigns: Critical Decisions That Defined The Civil War In Texas
Ed's New Book: Decisions of the Galveston CampaignsThe Twenty-One Critical Decisions That Defined the Operations: https://utpress.org/title/decisions-of-the-galveston-campaigns/Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/V00bBPQJcLEE...
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Admiral Scott Powell: The Texas Navy Association & Preserving the Texas Navy
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAztqlphMdETexian Navy Day 2024 https://www.texasnavy.org/event-5812705I sit down with the President of the Texas Navy Association, Scott Powell & discuss a few ...
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Hurricane History and Resilient Futures: Insights with Dr. Hal Needham
Watch with subtitles on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-NqYMZiQ2WwEver wondered how hurricanes have shaped the Texas Gulf Coast and our modern-day preparedness strategies? Join us as we sit down with the legendary Dr. Hal Needham, a...
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The Evolution of Galveston's Rosenberg Library with Mike Miller
I sit down with Director of the Rosenberg Library, Mike Miller and discuss the history and importance of the Rosenberg Library over the past 12 decades in Galveston, Texas.Watch this episode on YouTube: The Evolution of Galveston's Rose...
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Coastal Conservation and Avian Migration at Galveston Island State Park with Kyle O’Haver
I sit down with Kyle O’Haver, Superintendent of Galveston Island State Park to discuss Galveston’s Coastal Ecology, Birding, Avian Migration, and Galveston’s balancing acre between conservation and economic expansion. Kyle O’Haver is an...
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Architects of future Historic Preservation with Bernard Cunningham Jr.
Bernard Cunningham Jr. is a Ball High and Prairie View A&M University Grad and currently works in architecture. He has had a hand in designing the potential Juneteenth Museum here on Galveston Island, which we discuss in this episode.&nbs...
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Exploring Yaupon: North America’s Only Native Caffeinated Plant with Sepp Haukebo
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AkEvK8AT3uII sit down with Sepp Haukebo and explore one of North America's only Native Caffeinated plants that can be found right here on Galveston Island. Yaupon Holly has been used a...
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Galveston's World War II Era History with George Osborne
Watch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hUIY1lq-jYQGalveston Unscripted Video on U Boats in the Gulf of Mexico: https://www.yo...
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Historic Building Restoration with Juan Carcaño
Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rufGyJyGhVoI sit down with Juan Carcaño to discuss historic restoration on the island and what it takes to get it done. We discuss the impact that building restoration for historic prese...
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A Deep Dive Into the History of the Texas Navy With Andy Hall
I sit down with Andy Hall to discuss the FIRST and SECOND Texas Navy that played a vital role during the Texas Revolution and during the years of the republic of Texas!Andy Hall has volunteered with the office of the State Marine Archae...
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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 and locations that pay tribute to the brave me...
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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 revolutionaries in the early 19th century. Aury's priva...
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The Great Storm of 1900: Rebroadcast
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 disaster in United States history.
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The "Almost" Lost History Of The Galveston Scottish Rite
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Statue of Liberty of the Gulf Coast | The Bolivar Point Lighthouse
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Hurricane Hal: Data Driven Disaster Science
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The 1920 Bubonic Plague outbreak in Galveston
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Unveiling the Civil War in Texas | Blockade Runners, Epic Battles, and Juneteenth
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Recipes & Resilence: Lost Restaurants of the African American Community in Galveston
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Galveston Water Works | Quenching Galveston's Thirst: A Look at the Island's Fresh Water System
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The Galveston Brewing Company & Falstaff Brewery | Beer & Industry on the Island
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Central Middle School | Carrying on the Legacy of the first Black High School in Texas
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