This Texas City Is Home to Beautiful Beaches, Delicious Gulf Coast Eats, and the Birthplace of Juneteenth
For decades, Galveston has enjoyed a reputation as a tried-and-true Texas vacation getaway filled with beaches , historical treasures, and coastal ...
For decades, Galveston has enjoyed a reputation as a tried-and-true Texas vacation getaway filled with beaches , historical treasures, and coastal cuisine all delivered on 'island time' about an hour southeast of Houston . But it's a destination that offers a great deal beneath the surface, too. Galveston's rich historical roots include the birthplace of Juneteenth , now a national holiday. It's an island filled with mystery, ghost stories, and legends swirling around pirate routes of yesteryear, the island's days as a central port for immigration, and the devastating losses of the Great Storm of 1900.