Galveston Trip Overview
Your tour will feature both a live guide and interactive video presentation by Dr. Hal Needham, one of the nation’s leading climate scientists who has traveled the world observing hurricanes for his climate research.
Hal’s friendly engaging style is both educational and entertaining. As a Galveston Island resident and scientist, he brings a unique perspective to the storms that have ravaged the Island with special focus on the great storm of 1900.
You will tour the historic East end of Galveston and viewing the historic homes and beautiful tree sculptures while learning about how the hurricanes over the last 120 years have changed Galveston forever.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour
Starts: Galveston, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Galveston, Texas, United States
Your tour will feature both a live guide and interactive video presentation by Dr. Hal Needham, one of the nation’s leading climate scientists who has traveled the world observing hurricanes for his climate research.
Hal’s friendly engaging style is both educational and entertaining. As a Galveston Island resident and scientist, he brings a unique perspective to the storms that have ravaged the Island with special focus on the great storm of 1900.
You will tour the historic East end of Galveston and viewing the historic homes and beautiful tree sculptures while learning about how the hurricanes over the last 120 years have changed Galveston forever.
Itinerary
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Pass By: The Seawall, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX
Learn about the construction and history of the Seawall which has protected Galveston since 1902.
Pass By: Tree Sculptures, Renaissance Historic District, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77550-4859
See some of the historic tree sculptures and get a Free App where you can do a virtual tour of ALL the sculptures as well as learn about the artists who carved them.
Pass By: 1859 Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway St, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77550-4642
See how the grade raising of the entire Island affected this home, the first brick mansion built on Broadway Blvd.
Pass By: 1880 Garten Verein, 2704 Avenue O, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77550-6866
View the closest structure to the Gulf of Mexico that survived the 1900 storm.
