People of African descent were some of Galveston's earliest residents, and although they came to the island enslaved, they retained mastery of their culinary tr

People of African descent were some of Galveston's earliest residents, and although they came to the island enslaved, they retained mastery of their culinary tr

In the 19th century, Galveston shores were a gateway for immigrants to Texas and destinations beyond. Slaves, the forced immigrants, were brought to Galveston a

A guide through the history of the Playground of the Southwest. Established in 1839, Galveston was the largest city in Texas for much of the state's early histo

For nearly 200 years, a permanent settlement at the mouth of Galveston Bay has welcomed pirates, sailors, immigrants, and visitors from around the world. As Gal