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!
Podcasting since 2022 • 143 episodes
Galveston Unscripted | VisitGalveston.com
Latest Episodes
History Meets Hospitality
Galveston's historic hotels tell the story of an island that has weathered economic shifts, natural disasters, and cultural transformations over two centuries. The Tremont House and Hotel Galvez stand as living monuments to Galveston's resilien...
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Galveston's Hidden Labor Rebellion
Galveston's longshoremen, both Black and white, fought against exploitation and dangerous working conditions in one of America's most important port cities, culminating in violent strikes and an unprecedented five-month military occupation....
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From Frontier Brews to Ice-Cold Craft Beers
Galveston's beer history spans from homemade frontier brews to today's thriving craft scene. The island's unique position as Texas' busiest port shaped its drinking culture through imported tastes and traditions.• Early Americans brewed...
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Swimming Cattle: Galveston's Hidden Cowboy History
We explore the surprising maritime history of Texas cowboys who swam thousands of cattle across open saltwater to reach Galveston Island's rich grazing lands. This forgotten chapter reveals how the Texas Gulf Coast played a vital role in buildi...
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The Days After Freedom: Black Union Soldiers and Post-Juneteenth Galveston
Samuel Collins III shares the untold story of Juneteenth, revealing how United States Colored Troops played a crucial but largely erased role in bringing freedom to Texas. He challenges common misconceptions and illuminates how Galveston's Blac...
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