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Galveston's Rich Military History Mar 03, 2023

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Galveston Island has a rich and varied history with military operations and conflict. From Spanish soldiers shipwrecked in 1528, to the Texian Navy founded in Galveston during the Texas Revolution, to the Union Navy occupying the island in 1865 to free enslaved people, to the United States Coast Guard patrolling the Gulf Coast during World Wars I and II, to the gun emplacements at Fort Crockett, to the United States Army Air Corps taking over Galveston's airport during World War II—Galveston has seen its fair share of military activity.
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https://www.rosenberg-library-museum.org/exhibits/galveston-the-great-war
https://easttexashistory.org/items/show/160
https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/fort-crockett#:~:text=Fort%20Crockett%2C%20named%20after%20David,%2C%20and%20rapid%2Dfire%20guns.

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Sourcing Dead Bodies For Medical Dissection Before It Was Legal Mar 02, 2023

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Dr. Paul Boor joins me on Galveston Unscripted to discuss his historical fiction, The Ice Merchant. I wanted to have Dr. Boor on to discuss how bodies were sourced for medical dissection in the late 1800s, when medical dissection was not technically "legal". From the mid 1800s, medical schools in Galveston acquired bodies for research, although the methods of acquisition weren't always legal. We'll explore this history with Dr. Paul Boor, a scientist, doctor, and author of two historical fictions, The Ice Merchant and Blood Notes. Join us for an interesting discussion about medical research, science, and history in Galveston.
Walkthrough of the medical dissection facility in Galveston "Old Red" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBJ42nW1Bs0&t=92s
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Texian Navy 1835-1837 & Navy of the Republic of Texas 1839-1846 Feb 24, 2023

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The Texian Navy, established in 1835, played a vital role in the Texas Revolution, successfully defending the Texas coastline and helping the Republic of Texas win its independence in 1836. In 1839, the Republic passed a bill for $280,000 for the recommissioning of six ships, which became known as the Navy of the Republic of Texas.
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https://www.texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org/articles/texasnavy/texasnavy.htm
https://www.google.com/search?q=texan+navy+galveston&oq=texan+navy+galveston&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160l2.5237j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

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Mardi Gras! Let the Good Times Roll on Galveston Island Feb 17, 2023

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Mardi Gras is an exciting and vibrant celebration of revelry and festivities originating in Europe and South America and celebrated in the United States in Mobile, New Orleans, and Galveston Island, Texas. It is also known as Fat Tuesday or Carnival and is traditionally celebrated on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. During Mardi Gras, people celebrate by wearing costumes, throwing beads and trinkets, decorating floats, and eating King Cake. The first Mardi Gras in the United States was celebrated in Mobile, Alabama and its most famous public festivities occur in Brazil, Venice, and New Orleans. Galveston Island is home to the 3rd largest Mardi Gras Celebration in the United States and is an exciting and vibrant place to experience the traditions of the holiday.

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The Mother Church of the Catholic Church in Texas: St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica Feb 10, 2023

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Join us on Galveston Unscripted as we delve into the history of St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica, one of the most important religious institutions on Galveston Island. Learn about the church's humble beginnings as a small wooden frame church in 1842, and how it grew to become the grand gothic revival cathedral we see today. Discover the role the church played in the early years of Galveston, from providing a place of worship for Catholic immigrants, to being a beacon for mariners navigating the Gulf of Mexico. Explore the impact of natural disasters, such as hurricanes and yellow fever outbreaks, on the church and its community. Join us on Galveston Unscripted to learn more about the rich history of St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica.
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https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/st-marys-cathedral-galveston

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Cruising Galveston: From the Early Days of Sail to Today's Modern Cruise Ships Feb 03, 2023

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We take a journey through the history of cruising in Galveston, Texas. Discover how the Port of Galveston has been a hub for travelers for centuries, from early explorers sailing to Texas in the 1840s to modern-day cruise ships bound for the Caribbean and beyond. Learn about the Port of Galveston's role in the development of the cruise industry and how its deep-water access, transportation infrastructure, and proximity to Houston have made it a premier cruise port. Explore the stories of early travelers and residents of Galveston as we uncover the island's rich history of cruising on Galveston Unscripted.
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Yachting in the New World: Texas and the Gulf of Mexico: https://www.amazon.com/Texas-Gulf-Mexico-Yachting-World/dp/0935072217

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Galveston: Exploring the Roots of Texas' Healthcare Success Feb 01, 2023

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Explore the rich history of healthcare in Galveston, Texas. From the opening of Texas Medical College and Hospital in 1865, to the founding of St. Mary's Infirmary and John Sealy Hospital, to the establishment of the University of Texas Medical Branch, we will discuss the legacy of healthcare excellence in this Oleander City. We'll also look at the current state of healthcare in Galveston and how it continues to be at the forefront of healthcare in the state of Texas.
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https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/university-of-texas-medical-branch-at-galveston

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The Historic St. Joseph's Church: A surviving piece of Galveston's German Immigrant Story Jan 31, 2023

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Explore a piece of Galveston's German immigrant history with us as we look at St. Joseph's Church – the oldest wooden church building in the city. Built in 1859 by German-born carpenter Joseph Bleicke, the church was designed with Gothic Revival detailing and a trefoil window adorning the bell tower. Beautiful, original hand-carved altars and altar statues, plaster Stations of the Cross with German inscriptions, cedar pews, a Baptismal font, and a confessional booth. The church operated a parochial school from 1876 to 1926 and remained an active parish until 1968. Join us and learn how St. Joseph's Church stands as a symbol of the German immigrants who helped shape and build the city of Galveston.
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https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=57330

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The Journey of Olga Samaroff: Galveston piano lessons, to Juliard, to the World Jan 30, 2023

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Listen to this incredible journey with Olga Samaroff (formerly Lucy Hickenlooper), the first American woman to win a scholarship to the prestigious Paris Conservatory. Hear how Olga's musical talent and hard work took her from the wealthy Silk Stocking District of Galveston to Paris, to Carnegie Hall, and around the world. Learn how she inspired countless American musicians to pursue their dreams and her lasting legacy of music.
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The Gateway for Jewish Immigrants to the United States: The Galveston Movement Jan 27, 2023

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Join us on Galveston Unscripted as we uncover the story of the Galveston Movement, a joint effort by Jewish organizations to bring Jewish immigrants to Texas through the Port of Galveston. Learn how this movement, known as the Galveston Movement, was a response to rising antisemitism and overpopulation in the northeastern United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Discover how Galveston, with its thriving port and small urban center, was selected as the gateway for over 10,000 Jewish immigrants and how they were helped by the Jewish Immigrants Information Bureau and Rabbi Henry Cohen of Temple Benay Israel to assimilate to American life. Join Galveston Unscripted to learn more about the impact of the Galveston Movement on Texas and the United States.
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👂Listen: The Hendley Building
👂Listen: Lost Bayou Historic District
👂Listen: Texas Heroes Monument
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https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/galveston-movement
https://news.rice.edu/news/2020/new-light-galveston-movement-houston-jewish-history-archive-acquires-rare-pamphlet

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