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The Houston Bound PodcastEp 10: Haunted Houston – Exploring Spooky Legends in The Heights, Galveston, and Old Town Spring
In Episode 10 of the Houston Bound Podcast, Chase Taylor Northup and Mandy dive into the eerie and mysterious side of the Greater Houston area for a special Halloween-themed episode that will thrill all the spooky season lovers out there. As the fog rolls in and the nights grow longer, the duo takes listeners on a haunting journey through three of Houston’s most notorious paranormal hot spots: The Heights, Galveston, and Old Town Spring.
In this chilling episode, Chase and Mandy explore the ghostly legends of The Heights, where Victorian homes hide more than just th...2024-12-3038 min
Galveston Unscripted | Free. Texas History. For All.The Evolution of Galveston's Rosenberg Library with Mike MillerI 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 Rosenberg Library with Mike Millerhttps://youtu.be/HireM8O2BnESubscribe to Galveston Unscripted on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more historical insights and stories from this remarkable island: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/podcastsCheck out the podcast and audio tour that is transforming Galveston into the world's largest free museum! https://www...2024-08-161h 12
Unboxing HistoryExploring Galveston’s Beach HistorySend us a textIn this episode of Unboxing History, Christine Hopkins and museum staffer Shelby Rodwell unbox a woman's bathing suit from 1890-1910 from the Galveston County Museum collection. This swimsuit is featured in a new exhibit at the Museum created by Rodwell. The podcast highlights beach-related artifacts in the exhibit and the history of segregated beaches in Galveston. Additionally, they talk about historic bathhouses, Electric Park, and beach events like the Bathing Girl Revue. The episode concludes with an invitation to visit the museum and explore its exhibits and resources. Unboxing History Podcast is presented...2024-07-2413 min
Unboxing HistoryWhen Luck Was Lady Galveston, Unveiling the City’s Gambling PastSend us a textUnveiling the Maceos: From Immigrants to Galveston's Power Duo - Featuring Kimber Fountain, Author of "The Maceos and the Free State of Galveston, An Authorized History"This episode of 'Unboxing History' delves into the intriguing history Galveston County, Texas, through the lens of Sam and Rose Maceo, who played a pivotal role in transforming the city in the early to mid-20th century. Hosted by Christine Hopkins and Jodi Wright Gidley, the podcast unveils artifacts from the Galveston County Museum's collection, including a sealed deck of cards from the...2024-05-1524 min
Unboxing HistoryRevealing Galveston’s History Through Film From 1900 Storm to 1950sSend us a textUnearthing Galveston's Past: The 1900 Storm Through Thomas Edison's LensThis episode of 'Unboxing History' features Christine Hopkins and Jodi Wright Gidley, who introduce two unique films. One film was captured after the 1900 Storm by Thomas Edison’s crew, and another reel is from the early 1950s. Guest J.R. Shaw, host of Galveston Unscripted, shares insights into Thomas Edison's pioneering work in film, specifically Edison's team's efforts to document the devastation of Galveston Island shortly after the storm. The discussion also covers the technological innovations of the time, th...2024-04-1718 minGalveston Unscripted | Free. Texas History. For All.Coastal Conservation and Avian Migration at Galveston Island State Park with Kyle O’HaverI 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 avid birder, wildlife enthusiast, and has been with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for over 16 years. Galveston Island State Park: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-islandWatch this episode on YouTube: Coastal Conservation and Avian Migration at Galveston Island State Park with Kyle O’Haverhttps://youtu.be/M5vc--aFWusSubscribe to Galveston Unscripted on YouTube...2024-03-181h 18Galveston Unscripted | Free. Texas History. For All.Galveston's World War II Era History with George OsborneWatch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hUIY1lq-jYQGalveston Unscripted Video on U Boats in the Gulf of Mexico: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rLQODjyP8cGalveston.com history video series: https://www.galveston.com/?s=ArtifactsStep back in time with George Osborne, our esteemed guest, whose rich tales from World War II-era Galveston weave a narrative that's as mesmerizing as it is educational. In our latest episode, George, a retired history teacher brings to life the island's 1940s landscape, marked by German U-boats prowling the Gulf...2024-02-2031 minGalveston Unscripted | Free. Texas History. For All.The 1920 Bubonic Plague outbreak in Galveston📍Visit our interactive map!Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚📱Social and other ways to explore Texas HistoryThis episode comes from the Rosenberg Library Conversation series where J.R. Shaw sat down with historians to talk about some interesting historical events and people in Galveston and Texas history. Thanks to the Rosenberg Library for allowing Galveston Unscripted to hold live podcast conversations in the library. This conversation series was such a great experience and we captured some awesome interviews.Dr. Paula...2023-07-0351 minGalveston Unscripted | Free. Texas History. For All.Recipes & Resilence: Lost Restaurants of the African American Community in Galveston📍Visit our interactive map!Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚📱Social and other ways to explore Texas HistoryThis episode comes from the Rosenberg Library Conversation series where J.R. Shaw sat down with historians to talk about some interesting historical events and people in Galveston and Texas history. Thanks to the Rosenberg Library for allowing Galveston Unscripted to hold live podcast conversations in the library. This conversation series was such a great experience and we captured some awesome interviews....2023-06-2153 minGalveston Unscripted | Free. Texas History. For All.2022 Year in review | The best year a podcast could ask for | Thank you Galveston!Listen to any of the 2022 episodes here! 📍Visit our interactive map!Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚📱Social and other ways to explore Texas History2022 was a massive year for Galveston Unscripted. You do not want to miss the final blowout episode of the year! Listen in to the 2022 Year in review episode below or on any podcast platform! With over 15 hours of historical content, I sat down with some of Galveston's most knowl...2022-12-3030 min
The Mourning HourEpisode 1: The Galveston HauntingsSend us a textAllison and Katie kick off the podcast with a little bit of history about the island of Galveston, The Great Storm of 1900, and each share a few tales of what may be lingering on the island today. Sources: https://www.1900storm.comhttps://www.npr.org/2017/11/30/566950355/the-tempest-at-galveston-we-knew-there-was-a-storm-coming-but-we-had-no-ideahttp://www.galvestonghost.com/tremont.htmlhttps://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g55879-d98885-Reviews-The_Tremont_House_Hotel-Galveston_Galveston_Island_Texas.htmlStrange Town - Tremont House - Galveston Texas2022-10-3058 minGalveston Unscripted | Free. Texas History. For All.Wise about Galveston with Justice Ken Wise | Host of the #1 Podcast in Texas History📍Visit our interactive map!Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚📱Social and other ways to explore Texas HistoryJustice Ken Wise is a Judge for the Texas 14th Court of Appeals and host of the award winning podcast Wise About Texas. We sit down and discuss History podcasting, Galveston history, and some of our favorite Texas history. We also discuss how podcasting has changed our lives. Listen to his podcast on Apple or Spo...2022-09-2836 min
Galveston Unscripted | Free. Texas History. For All.Galveston Burning | A conversation with James Anderson on the history of the Galveston fire department, major conflagrations, and the resiliency of this island cityBuy Galveston Burning: A history of the Fire Department and major conflagrations 📍Visit our interactive map!Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚📱Social and other ways to explore Texas HistoryHistoric resources for everything we discuss in the episode: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/james-anderson-galveston-burningJames Anderson is an Author and student of history, and he joins Galveston Unscripted to discuss his new book, Galveston Burning! Inspired by ancestors who shared his lifelong passion fo...2022-02-2423 min
Galveston Unscripted | Free. Texas History. For All.1841 | Foreign missionary to a Texas sandbar | A conversation with Rev. Jimmy Abbott on Trinity Episcopal and it's history in Galveston, Texas📍Visit our interactive map!Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚📱Social and other ways to explore Texas HistoryHistoric resources for everything we discuss in the episode: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/jimmy-abbott-interviewRev. Jimmy Abbott is a student of history. He is the Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church and the Historian for the Episcopal Church in Texas. He and I discuss quite a bit in this episode including the founding of Trinity Episcopal Church in the Country o...2022-02-1735 min