Galveston Experience Company

09/22/2021

: Studies show that both dogs AND the beach release chemicals in your brain that increases feelings of relaxation, trust, and empathy while reducing stress and anxiety. So it only makes sense that the combination of the two will double those benefits, right? 🐶🏖️🥰

Learn more about Galveston Island, A Dog Lover's Paradise: https://www.visitgalveston.com/blog/galveston-island-a-dog-lovers-paradise/


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09/10/2021

A great way to learn about Galveston’s history and take in a spectacular performance venue you probably didn’t know existed!

Cheers to last night’s rehearsal! 🥂 Tonight’s the big night in Galveston! If you don’t already have tickets there are still seats available. 🎭

This 1929 Vaudeville Theater, not typically open to the public, will be hosting FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, the Baytown Little Theater Company’s production of Galveston Wind. The play, by John Meiners, Jr., is an historical drama based on the playwright’s ancestors experience during the 1900 Storm in Galveston. Bring tissues with your masks 😷

Grab your tickets 🎫: www.Galvtap.org

09/03/2021

Listen all Labor Day weekend for the ABC's of Rock on www.RadioGalveston.com

Galveston Radio Station broadcasting music, weather, news and events from the Galveston Experience Company at 15th and Seawall in Galveston, Texas.

08/31/2021

Great Galveston history!

One of the founders of the City of Galveston, Texas - Government, Michel B. Menard arrived in Texas in 1829. He was born near Montreal in 1805 and arrived in Nacogdoches in the 1830s and began speculating in Texas land. Because land was only granted to Mexican-born Texans at that time, many of Menard’s land deals were made by Juan Seguin, a Mexican citizen who eventually fought under Sam Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto. Seguin purchased 4,600 acres at the eastern end of Galveston Island on behalf of Menard in December 1836. With this claim, Menard formed the Galveston City Company with Samuel May Williams and other prominent Texas businessmen in 1838. Galveston was incorporated a year later.

The Michel B. Menard House was built in 1838 and the oldest on the island, is in the Greek revival style. The furniture and furnishings, with few exceptions, all date from the first half of the 19th century (1800-1850s). Michel Menard died in 1856 and his descendants occupied the house until 1879. In 1880, the house was bought by Edwin N. Ketchum, the police chief during the 1900 Storm. The Ketchum family owned the home until the 1970s. During the early 1990s, the house was in such disrepair, it was threatened with demolition by the City of Galveston.

Currently, Galveston Historical Foundation owns the house and hosts numerous activities open to the public including the Menardi Gras party. The home is also available for private rentals.

What historic Galveston landmark would you like to see highlighted next?

Learn more about this historic Galveston landmark at https://www.visitgalveston.com/directory/michel-b-menard-home/