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Galveston’s award winning history podcast. Listen to us transform Galveston into the world’s largest free museum. Be sure to check out the Galveston Unscripted free audio tour at galvestonunscripted.com!
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Coastal Conservation and Avian Migration at Galveston Island State Park with Kyle O’Haver
I 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-island
Watch this episode on YouTube: Coastal Conservation and Avian Migration at Galveston Island State Park with Kyle O’Haver
https://youtu.be/M5vc--aFWus
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Architects of future Historic Preservation with Bernard Cunningham Jr.
Bernard Cunningham Jr. is a Ball High and Prairie View A&M University Grad and currently works in architecture. He has had a hand in designing the potential Juneteenth Museum here on Galveston Island, which we discuss in this episode.
Bernard's Article in The Daily News: https://www.galvnews.com/opinion/guest_columns/guest-commentary-juneteenth-museum-project-far-more-than-architecture/article_563a550e-d393-504f-b932-6bce3b4d961f.html
Check Out Bernard's apparel and clothing brand: https://www.instagram.com/bryte_apparel?igsh=MXEwaGJtbm8wbnBvcw==
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Subscribe to Galveston Unscripted on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more historical insights and stories from this remarkable island: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/podcasts
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Exploring Yaupon: North America’s Only Native Caffeinated Plant with Sepp Haukebo
Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/AkEvK8AT3uI
I sit down with Sepp Haukebo and explore one of North America's only Native Caffeinated plants that can be found right here on Galveston Island. Yaupon Holly has been used as a stimulant for thousands of years in North America and Yaupon is making a comeback in the world of caffeinated beverages and products.
Information on Yaupon Holly: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/factsheet/pdf/fs_ilvo.pdf
Foraging Texas: https://www.foragingtexas.com/2008/08/yaupon-holly.html?m=1
Galveston Unscripted is your gateway to the heart and soul of Galveston, Texas. Dive into captivating tales of Galveston's history, explore the breathtaking stories, and discover the vibrant cultural gems of Galveston. Subscribe for engaging narratives, exclusive insights, and an immersive journey through the essence of Galveston, Texas. #GalvestonUnscripted #galvestonhistory #texashistory
Subscribe to Galveston Unscripted on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more historical insights and stories from this remarkable island: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/podcasts
Check out the podcast and audio tour that is transforming Galveston into the world's largest free museum! https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/
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Galveston's World War II Era History with George Osborne
Watch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hUIY1lq-jYQ
Galveston Unscripted Video on U Boats in the Gulf of Mexico: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rLQODjyP8c
Galveston.com history video series: https://www.galveston.com/?s=Artifacts
Step 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 of Mexico and the personal sagas of individuals Like Captain Gus Darnell. With each story, George's deep personal links to the island and his experiences as a volunteer on the Elissa and a seasonal park ranger shine through, offering a uniquely intimate perspective on this pivotal moment in history.
Galveston Unscripted is your gateway to the heart and soul of Galveston, Texas. Dive into captivating tales of Galveston's history, explore the breathtaking stories, and discover the vibrant cultural gems of Galveston. Subscribe for engaging narratives, exclusive insights, and an immersive journey through the essence of Galveston, Texas. #GalvestonUnscripted #galvestonhistory #texashistory
Subscribe to Galveston Unscripted on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more historical insights and stories from this remarkable island: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/podcasts
Check out the podcast and audio tour that is transforming Galveston into the world's largest free museum! https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/
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Historic Building Restoration with Juan Carcaño
Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rufGyJyGhVo
I sit down with Juan Carcaño to discuss historic restoration on the island and what it takes to get it done. We discuss the impact that building restoration for historic preservation has on Galveston's economy.
Immaculate Painting and Construction: https://www.immaculatepaint.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/immaculatepainting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immaculatepainting/
Galveston Unscripted is your gateway to the heart and soul of Galveston, Texas. Dive into captivating tales of Galveston's history, explore the breathtaking stories, and discover the vibrant cultural gems of Galveston. Subscribe for engaging narratives, exclusive insights, and an immersive journey through the essence of Galveston, Texas. #GalvestonUnscripted #galvestonhistory #texashistory
Subscribe to Galveston Unscripted on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more historical insights and stories from this remarkable island: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/podcasts
Check out the podcast and audio tour that is transforming Galveston into the world's largest free museum! https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/
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A Deep Dive Into the History of the Texas Navy With Andy Hall
I sit down with Andy Hall to discuss the FIRST and SECOND Texas Navy that played a vital role during the Texas Revolution and during the years of the republic of Texas!
Andy Hall has volunteered with the office of the State Marine Archaeologist at the Texas Historical Commission since 1990, helping to document historic shipwrecks in Texas waters. From 1997 to 2002, Hall served as Co-Principal Investigator for the Denbigh Project, the most extensive archaeological investigation of a Civil War blockade runner to date in the Gulf of Mexico.
Hall has written two books on Texas maritime history, The Galveston-Houston Packet: Steamboats on Buffalo Bayou and Civil War Blockade Running on the Texas Coast, both published by the History Press of Charleston, South Carolina. Hall writes and speaks frequently on the subjects of Texas' maritime history and its military conflicts in the 19th century. Hall is a Texas Navy Admiral, and recently completed two consecutive terms as a member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Navy Association. He currently serves as Commander of the Texas Navy's Charles E. Hawkins Squadron in Galveston.
The Texas Navy Association: https://texasnavy.org/
Andy Hall's Books:
Civil War Blockade Running on the Texas Coast : https://www.amazon.com/Civil-Blockade-Running-Texas-Coast/dp/1626195005
The Galveston-Houston Packet: Steamboats on Buffalo Bayou: https://www.amazon.com/Galveston-Houston-Packet-Steamboats-Buffalo-Bayou/dp/1609495918
Subscribe to Galveston Unscripted on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more historical insights and stories from this remarkable island.
Check out the podcast and audio tour that is transforming Galveston into the world's largest free museum! https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/
Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jrshaw409
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