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  • From Mercantile Roots to Cultural Cornerstone: The 150-Year Evolution of Rosenberg Library
    2025/05/30

    Mike Miller, director of the Rosenberg Library, shares the fascinating 150-year evolution of one of Texas's oldest public libraries and how it became Galveston's premier historical research institution. The Rosenberg Library stands as a unique cultural cornerstone housing all four GLAM components—Gallery, Library, Archive, and Museum—preserving irreplaceable Texas history dating back to the early 1700s.

    • Founded through Henry Rosenberg's will in 1893, with $600,000 (millions in today's dollars) dedicated to creating a public library
    • Opened in 1904 but traces its roots to the 1871 Galveston Mercantile Library, a subscription service created by local merchants
    • Houses the collections of the Texas Historical Foundation, focusing on pre-Civil War Texas history and comprehensive Galveston records
    • Contains the first map identifying "Galveston Bay" from 1722 and numerous historical treasures
    • Established one of the first libraries for African Americans in Texas before quietly desegregating
    • Combines all four pillars of information institutions—Gallery, Library, Archive and Museum—making it exceptionally rare for a city of Galveston's size


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    11 分
  • Lost Heroes Return
    2025/05/23

    A World War II Marine from Galveston, First Lieutenant Justin G. Mills, was identified 77 years after his death in the Battle of Tarawa. His remains were recovered through collaborative efforts between the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and History Flight

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    14 分
  • Presidents and Paranoia: Galveston's Role in the Texas Revolution
    2025/05/16

    During the Texas Revolution, Galveston Island served as a vital stronghold, supply hub, and temporary capital for the fledgling Republic of Texas. Long before its incorporation as a city, this barrier island was a center of pirate diplomacy, military strategy, and last-resort refuge during the most desperate days of the fight for independence. Galveston's overlooked role in the revolution was critical—not for its battles, but for its grit, geography, and timely support.

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    11 分
  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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    11 分