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Explore the past with Unboxing History as we take you on a journey into the captivating Galveston County Historical Museum collection. Uncover the hidden stories behind artifacts, delve into the intricacies of local history, and discover the treasures that connect us to bygone eras. Join us for a unique and insightful exploration of our heritage, one unboxing at a time. Hosted by local author and Galveston expert Christine Hopkins and Museum Director Jodi Wright-Gidley, "Unboxing History" will delve into the treasures of the Galveston County Museum, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the artifact collection and exhibits. The museum is located inside the courthouse at 722 Moody/21st Street in Galveston, Texas. It is free and open to the public on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10 to 4—private tours and a Padlock Mystery game available by appointment. #historypodcast #texashistory

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1910 Switchboard on Unboxing History

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Unboxing History, the Galveston County Museum features their 1910 telephone switchboard once used at the Galveston Southwestern Bell building. Special thanks to the Galveston Chamber of Commerce for their ongoing support and Shawn Schoellkopf for creating and performing the theme music. Thank you for listening to Unboxing History, presented by the Galveston County Museum. For more information on the Museum, visit our website. History of the Galvesto...

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Unboxing History: Early Employee Time Clock

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Unboxing History, we tell you about a recent donation from the American National Insurance Company. See how their employees clocked into work in the early 1900s. Special thanks to the Galveston Chamber of Commerce for their ongoing support and Shawn Schoellkopf for creating and performing the theme music. Thank you for listening to Unboxing History, presented by the Galveston County Museum. For more information on the Museum, visit our website. Hist...

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Unboxing History: Book with a Unique Poem

Send us Fan Mail Galveston County Museum recently received a donation of artifacts relating to the Flagg family of Galveston. They lived here from the late 1800s, through about the 1950s. One of the books features an interesting poem. Special thanks to the Galveston Chamber of Commerce for their ongoing support and Shawn Schoellkopf for creating and performing the theme music. Thank you for listening to Unboxing History, presented by the Galveston County Museum. For more information on...

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Unboxing History: The Galveston Movement & Rabbi Henry Cohen

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Unboxing History, hosts Christine Hopkins and Jodi Wright-Gidley, director of the Galveston County Museum, explore the historical significance of the Galveston Movement, an immigration plan that redirected Jewish immigrants from overcrowded Ellis Island to Galveston, Texas, between 1907 and 1914. The episode features personal anecdotes from sisters Shelly Kessler and Francine Beckman, whose grandparents emigrated from Austria-Hungary as part of the Galvesto...

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You Can’t Talk about Texas History without The Galveston Daily News

Send us Fan Mail Unboxing History: The Typewriter that Survived the 1900 Galveston Storm In this episode of 'Unboxing History,' hosts Christine Hopkins and Jodi Wright Gidley explore the intricate history of an 1891 Oliver typewriter used by RB Spangler, a compositor for the Galveston Daily News. The discussion delves into Spangler's pivotal role during the 1900 Galveston Storm and the importance of the local newspaper in chronicling such significant events. Special guest Leonard Woolsey, the...

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