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  • The Rolling History of Galveston's Iconic Trolley System
    2025/05/09

    Hop on board for a ride through Galveston’s past! From mule-drawn streetcars to vintage trolleys still rolling today, discover how this island’s unique transit history helped shape its streets—and its story

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    6 分
  • The Galveston Movement: A Gateway of Hope
    2025/05/02

    In the early 1900s, over 10,000 Jewish immigrants fleeing persecution in Eastern Europe arrived in the U.S. through Galveston, Texas—not Ellis Island. This episode explores the remarkable Galveston Movement, the humanitarian vision behind it, and how one small port city helped shape lives across the American heartland.

    Galveston Unscripted

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    7 分
  • Rebellion & Pirate Outpost: Why Galveston Was Settled in the First Place
    2025/04/25

    Geography, opportunity, and conflict. From indigenous history to pirates and privateers, this episode explores the island’s earliest known stories.

    Galveston Unscripted

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    8 分
  •  Historical Easter Eggs
    2025/04/18

    Every spring, Galveston comes alive with Easter traditions set against the blooming backdrop of its iconic oleanders. In this episode, we explore the island’s earliest Easter celebrations through historic newspapers, uncovering stories of church services, family egg hunts, and a surprising moment in Trinity Episcopal Church. Join us on a hunt for Galveston's historic Easter eggs—both the colorful kind and the hidden gems buried in the island’s past.

    Galveston Unscripted

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    9 分
  • Galveston was to be...
    2025/04/11

    Galveston Island's remarkable journey from pirate haven to "Wall Street of the South" reveals a forgotten chapter of American history where this Texas coastal city nearly rivaled New York in economic importance. We explore how Galveston became the third richest city per capita in America before the catastrophic 1900 hurricane forever altered its destiny.

    Galveston Unscripted

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    11 分
  • Gateway Galveston
    2025/04/04

    Galveston was once a major immigration gateway, welcoming tens of thousands seeking a new life in America. Galveston's historic port became a cultural crossroads of Texas and beyond.

    Galveston Unscripted

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    8 分
  • Betty Ballinger: Mother of the Daughters
    2025/03/28

    From founding the Daughters of the Republic of Texas to her advocacy for women’s suffrage and community health, Betty Ballinger's contributions shaped both Galveston and the state of Texas.

    Galveston Unscripted

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    6 分
  • The Mother of Texas? Jane Long's Survival on Bolivar Peninsula
    2025/03/21

    Jane Long’s journey to the Texas frontier is a testament to resilience and survival. In 1821, pregnant and alone at a remote fort on Bolivar Peninsula, she endured freezing conditions, hunted for food after childbirth, and even fired cannons to keep threats at bay. Her story weaves through Texas legend, from a rumored meeting with pirate Jean Lafitte to running a boarding house for revolutionaries. Though not the “Mother of Texas” by birthright, her legacy of determination and independence endures.

    Galveston Unscripted

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    Follow Galveston Unscripted on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! More history content on Visit Galveston!

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    8 分