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Rosenberg House

The Rosenberg House

It's difficult to explore Galveston without encountering pieces of the legacy left by philanthropist Henry Rosenberg. The Rosenberg Library, Texas Heroes Monument, Letitia Rosenberg Women's Home, and a series of decorative drinking fountains are just a few reminders of his enduring impact.

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Ghosts In COntract

Joy's Porch Market

What began with a gift of sourdough starter has grown into something Joy Milam never quite planned - a neighborhood gathering place where homemade bread, cinnamon rolls, and locally grown loofah soap share space with fresh coffee, conversation, and new friendships. Milam has spent 25 years working in oil and gas in ...

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Living With Spirits

Corporate to Pottery

During his final semester at Texas Tech University, David Harmon became so absorbed in a pottery class that one of his professors felt compelled to intervene. “I get it, I love pottery too. But you are failing your senior portfolio classes, and you are not going to make a living selling pots.” Harmon took the advice, finished his degree in Design Communication and went on ...

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Magnet FIshing

Magnet Fishing

Beachcombing with a magnet is a niche twist on a hobby that grows a little more popular every year. I started experimenting with it a few seasons ago, and it turned out to be both fun and surprisingly useful. Most days I beachcomb by sight, scanning the sand for anything worth picking up.

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Farmers Market

Save Room For Pie

A family friend once gave my husband what may still be the most convincing case for ordering dessert: there’s always room for pie because pie is shaped like a wedge. Apparently dessert follows its own laws of geometry. I’ve never bothered arguing with the logic, because pie really does seem to find a way in.

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Cold Comfort

Johnstown Reaches Galveston

At first glance, the Johnstown Flood of 1889 and the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 are tragedies separated by more than a thousand miles and 11 years. One unfolded in the mountains of western Pennsylvania, when the failure of the South Fork Dam sent 20 million tons of water roaring ...

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Magnet FIshing

Winter Gardens For Birds

By the time autumn begins settling over Galveston Island, most gardeners are thinking less about what is blooming and more about cleaning beds, cutting back tired plants, and getting the garden ready for cooler weather. But before getting too enthusiastic with the pruning shears, it’s worth considering some of the other residents of the garden. For birds, what we leave behind can be every bit as important as what we plant.

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From The Editor

From The Editor

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Texas Heroes Monument


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Fresh from a recent cleaning, Galveston's Texas Heroes Monument once again reveals many of the details that have made it one of the Island's most recognizable landmarks for more than 126 years. The monument traces its origins to the will of Galveston philanthropist Henry Rosenberg, who died in 1893. In addition to funding an orphanage, nursing home, YMCA, library, and other civic projects, Rosenberg set aside $50,000 for "the erection of an appropriate monument in the city of Galveston to the memory of the heroes of the Texas Revolution of 1836."

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    Home & Garden
    Enjoy inspirational interiors, decorating and gardens from those that help shape Galveston Island style.

  • Eat drink local
    Food & Drink

    Where to find lunch, brunch, dinner covering casual to fine dining. These places are not afraid to try new things. Hope you're hungry.

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    Arts & Culture

    Beaches aren't all Galveston has to offer. Local theater productions, contemporary art exhibits and other family events that always inspires.


Strand Chronicles
The Strand

The portion of Galveston’s Strand Street between 20th and 25th Streets is called simply, “The Strand.”

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GFD History
Galveston Fire Department

Galveston Monthly presents a multi-part series on the history of the Galveston Fire Department.

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Seawall Chroncilces
Seawall Chronicles

Built after the Storm of 1900 to protect Galveston from future storms.

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Historical Homes
Galveston's Historical Homes

Histories of the incredibly rich past of the architecture in Galveston.

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