Great Storm Tour: Historic Galveston Walking Experience
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Galveston
Experience the Great Storm Tour in Galveston, the worst natural disaster in US history. Walk through the Historic District and hear stories of resilience and survival.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Proletariat Gallery & Public House - This is the Levy building it was home to the national weather bureau in 1900. This is a mid-stopping point on the tour.
- Galveston - We will walk by St. Mary’s Basilica, Trinty Episcopal Church, and portions of Postoffice Street. Stories of historic locations important to the 1900 storm will be the focus of the tour and those stories will be told at those locations.
- The Strand - We will stop at various places along the Strand including The Trolley Station, Yaga’s, the 10 feet and under store, the Hutchings and Sealy Building, Sangerfest Park, & the Butterow Building where stories of the 1900 storm will be told.
What's Included
- Visit to a historic 1900 storm survivor building
Additional Information
The cataclysm known as The Great Storm remains unrivalled as the most disastrous natural event in U.S. history. A glimpse into this cataclysmic happening is offered through The Great Storm Tour, which includes a pedestrian exploration of the Historic District punctuated by interludes recounting tales of Galveston residents who withstood the storm. Discover the city of Galveston and visit the former location of Isaac Cline’s office as history is brought vividly into the present.
Location
722 Moody Ave
Moody Avenue
For the Tour ONLY we meet outside on the steps of the County Court House on 22nd Street.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Mar 2, 2024
Lots of Information, Very Entertaining - I've read Isaac's Storm, and my family has history along the Texas coast, so I wanted to find out more about the 1900 Hurricane. Gin was a wealth of knowledge! Very informed and entertaining. She started with background history at the Galveston County Historical Museum, then took me on a walking tour downtown. So many stories! So much history! Gin was very kind and even made sure that I was at the trolly stop in order to catch the last train back to my hotel. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon, Gin!
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