Galveston commemorates 125 years since the 1900 Storm with a month-long series of events honoring lives, legacy, and resilience
Throughout September, the island hosts more than 30 programs and events to connect with history. Special lectures, tours, and exhibits remember those lost while celebrating the spirit that carried Galveston forward. These experiences remind us how deeply the Great Storm continues to shape the island’s story today.
Rising together, 125 years later.
On September 8, 1900, the Great Storm claimed more than 8,000 lives and forever changed Galveston. In its aftermath, the Seawall was built to safeguard the island, a remarkable engineering feat that has stood for over a century.
On Saturday, September 6, we honored that history by setting a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the longest walkway. To commemorate, over 6,000 people from Galveston and beyond came to stand along the Seawall between 23rd and 61st Streets in remembrance of those lost and in celebration of the resilience that defines our community. Thank you for taking the time to mark this momentous occasion with us.
As the new commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District, I am humbled to serve in a place with such a rich history, where engineering, community, and resilience have been intertwined for generations.Col. David Dake
My home was built in 1884 and was a survivor of the great 1900 storm. I am a full time local, and deeply connected with, and love, this island I call home!Courtney K
Click to view and download the poster for the 125th Anniversary of the Great Storm.
