Journey 3: The Storm That Changed Everything

PastPort to History

125 Years Since The Great Storm

Key Themes: Resilience, Engineering, Community

The 1900 Storm devastated Galveston and claimed thousands of lives. It also sparked one of the largest civic engineering efforts in American history. This journey follows the storm’s impact and the spirit of those who rebuilt.

Stops on the Journey

1900 Storm Memorial and Galveston Seawall Historical Marker
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St. Mary’s Orphan Asylum Historical Marker
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Rosenberg Library
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Galveston County Museum
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The Bryan Museum
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1900 Storm Survivor Marker
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Ashton Villa
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Historic Broadway Cemetery Complex
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Moody Mansion
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Bishop’s Palace
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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 3

Podcast: Defense of The Queen City, Not Too Little, But a Little Too Late
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Podcast: The Rosenberg Library: Generosity, Resilience, and Knowledge in Galveston
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Podcast: The Galveston Orphans Home at the Bryan Museum
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Podcast: Galveston’s Broadway Cemetery Complex
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Podcast: The History of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace in Galveston, Texas
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Ready to Walk Through History?

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