Journey 1: The Port That Shaped Galveston

PastPort to History

200 Years of the Port

Key Themes: Immigration, Industry, Military

Trade. Migration. Conflict. Connection. For over two centuries, Galveston’s port has served as an entry point, a launching pad, and a lifeline. This journey traces the rise of a Gulf Coast powerhouse that helped shape Texas, the nation, and the world.

Stops on the Journey

Ship to Shore at the Galveston Historic Seaport

Galveston Historic Seaport & 1877 Tall Ship Elissa

Port Cruise Terminals

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The Hendley Building

US Customs House

Jean Lafitte Historical Marker

The San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center

Galveston Naval Museum

Galveston Railroad Museum

How it Works

Step 1: Choose your journey

Step 2: Visit locations & explore the stories behind them

Step 3: Snap photos

Step 4: Complete a journey → earn a digital badge or prize

Galveston Unscripted Podcasts for Journey 1

Podcast: The Official Tall Ship of Texas, The Historic Journey of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA

Podcast: Jean Lafitte, The Texas Pirate in Galveston, Texas

Podcast: The Battle for a Pirate Haven on Galveston Island, Louis Michel Aury & Jean Lafitte

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