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    Rosenberg Library

    4.5 (27 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Melissa C.

    July 29, 2021 This library is EPIC and they're continually doing great things for the island, for instance...Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center was here in May and now again today! Thank you! Give blood. Follow this library on social media platforms and LEARN ...be IN THE KNOW!!!

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    Sherri H.

    We've been to the Rosenberg Library a couple of times over the past 10 years, during the time that my son has been at UTMB. Several years ago there was a great display on the history of Galveston, complete with a ship's steering wheel and probably a short term limited display of some quilts but both of these displays are no longer here. We were told they are doing some remodeling. We interacted with the security guard asking him some questions and he was so helpful! We stopped in to the Reading room and looked at some fun magazines! This historical building is so cool- literally and figuratively! It's a great place to escape the heat and humidity outside as well as to enjoy the beautiful architecture and displays. And it's free to enter with free parking! Readers are leaders!

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    We came in to utilize the computer as most new computers don't have a CD player anymore. All of the staff was super nice and helpful!

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    Very cool library. Lots of books for all ages. We love the Rosenberg Library and the librarians are always so helpful!

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    I enjoyed my visit to this library. Their book sale was great also. I found about a dozen Mo Willems books for my granddaughter.

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    They denied us entry, now my children can't read. I guess they will be on their phones all day. Very angry about this.

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    1892 Bishop's Palace - Stain glass Eucharist

    1892 Bishop's Palace

    4.2(119 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    During a long weekend trip last week to Galveston, I was fortunate enough that a waitress at BLVD…read moreSeafood recommended I check this old house out. It was nicely laid out and you could walk up and buy a ticket with a self guided audio tour of the place that included historical tid bits about the family and what was happening in the area at the time they lived in it. They apparently have private tours of the upstairs/attic areas but those you have to book and pay for in advance. I enjoyed the audio tour and even bought a few items at the quite spacious gift store! At times I felt like I was the only one in the house because it was probably a non tourist heavy day. You can easily park on the street and walk in to buy a ticket the day of...well at least on the day I was there!

    This should really be called the Gresham house bc that is focus of the guided tour. Being called…read morethe Bishop's Palace, we thought we would learn about this building's use as the Bishop's Palace. Instead we learn almost exclusively about the Gresham family and how the house was before the Bishop lived there. The stained glass of St Therese of Lisieux and the chapel room are beautiful, but you can see that on the self guided tour. You won't hear much about them at all from the guided tour. They had no idea why the bishop chose this saint for the glass, and only explained that it was added after the previous glass blew out. When in the chapel, the discussion is about what it looked like before the bishop lived there. It seems that the beautiful decorations in the chapel and its use are important and likely more entertaining than knowing a daughter lived there and had some stuff in the room. Again, if you want to hear about the Gresham family, then this is a good tour for you. If you want to hear about what the Bishop's time was like here, you'll be out of luck. I guess they continue to use the name Bishop's Palace as a bait and switch to get attendance bc this really should be called the Gresham House.

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    1892 Bishop's Palace - 05.19.23 In the basement, where the gift shop area is, they have this sign posted from when 2008 Hurricane Ike hit.

    05.19.23 In the basement, where the gift shop area is, they have this sign posted from when 2008 Hurricane Ike hit.

    1892 Bishop's Palace - 05.19.23 Love the wood details in the staircase and the stained glass windows!

    05.19.23 Love the wood details in the staircase and the stained glass windows!

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    Texas A & M University - Gulf Coast blood center is here on campus today until 2pm. Donate when you can :)

    Texas A & M University

    4.3(7 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    45 years ago I came to Galveston island to attend Texas A & M College of Marine Science. My…read moredecision was made based on in-state vs out of state tuition. In my dreams, I wanted to attend Scripts or the University of Hawaii. But, after checking the in-state tuition rates it was a brainer. Especially since I was paying my own way! Tx A & M has always had a reputation for being reasonably priced. What I didn't know then that I know now is, what a fantastic institution of higher learning it is. I was just trying to go to college! Turns out I got a great education and a network of former students that is incredibly strong and loyal. The Galveston campus is still small by most standards. However, it has grown quite a bit since I was there. It was great to drive thru the campus and see the older buildings that were the originals that I attended and the significant new ones all around. I advise anyone considering an ocean centric education be it, engineering, science or merchant marine to strongly consider this college. Its a well kept secret but, slowly the word is getting out.

    Our daughter entered A&M's Maritime Administration & Logistics program in 2015. Her major is…read moreessentially a business degree centered on the shipping & oil industries, and if she continues past MARA and onto Logistics she'll be looking at a pretty sweet deal - it's a 5 year master's program. As she entered with tons of transferrable dual credit hours from high school, she will basically have the chance to earn her master's in 4 years. Pretty impressive. At first I'd agree that the campus isn't breathtaking, but as I was going through some of my daughter's photos I realized I was wrong on that count; you just had to know where to look. As a parent I actually love the small campus size. It has fostered a feeling of safety as unique as its location (my other two kids went to larger schools, including the main campus at College Station), and allowed her the opportunity to get to know a large part of the campus population and truly enjoy the community and camaraderie that comes from being a Sea Aggie. Volunteer opportunities within school organizations abound, as well. We've had few issues with staff and she feels as if overall she is going to be well-prepared to enter an interesting segment of the workforce. Though not known as a party school, they of course have plenty of awesome nightlife available on the main island, and a safe, secluded campus to come home to. And at the end of the day, as it is a campus extension of the main campus (not a "baby Aggie" branch, a part of main campus) she's just ordered her Aggie Ring & is looking forward to being a graduate of Texas A&M. Seriously, what's not to love?

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    Galveston College

    Galveston College

    2.6(8 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    February 25, 2022…read more went to the college this afternoon for a cooking class sponsored by the college and our farmers market. Tonight, a local teacher here in Galveston that is from southern India taught us to make 3 courses of their cuisine. Class took place in the culinary school and we got to eat what we cooked and it was fabulous. The college is cute, well maintained and offers a lot of courses for a junior college

    If I could give 0 stars I would I was so happy to find a Diesel program that was close to me. I…read morewent all in not knowing that upon arrival I would be fully tricked for my money. I completed the first semester with hopes that maybe next year things would be different. Since in my first semester I received my books late (towards the end) and the professor just runs around to the next place to sit down and teach nothing. I paid for my second semester but once I asked for a refund they denied me I spoke with the dean of the university and still lead me with no help I payed for a 2nd semester that was not given there a scam. Half of the things we were supposed to be learning was missing if you ask the professor for something needed to learn he would say someone stole it. I wonder why they could do such a thing if you leave student unattended with tools like that I would want to take them home as well and see maybe if someone else would like to show me how to use them. I'm very disappointed with this class and wish I would have just went somewhere else to actually feel better about my career and more passionate this place will turn you down completely. And let's not forget that I still haven't received my certificate for completing the first semester of the program I had to continuously call and inform them that I never received it I'm serious this place is a joke.

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    Galveston College - Galveston College Main Building

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    Galveston Historical Foundation - Galveston Historical Foundation Historical Marker

    Galveston Historical Foundation

    4.0(2 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    We were in the Galveston Historical District today, and dropped in at the Visitors Center for some…read moreinfo on the area. The young lady there couldn't have been more helpful. Simply marvelous!

    Located in Hendley Green Park, this marker tells the story of an organization dedicated to…read morepreserving history for us, posterity. I'm thankful for their efforts. The marker reads, "In 1871, twelve men formed the Galveston Historical Society to preserve the history of Texas by collecting important documents. The group and its archive grew, but in 1880, the secretary died, telling no one where to find the collection. In 1885, the Society found it and placed it in the care of Phillip C. Tucker, Jr., and his son. Interest in the group waned, but in 1894, new energy led to its reorganization as the Texas Historical Society. New members included Rabbi Henry Cohen and Elbridge G. Littlejohn, as well as several women. They began storing the collection, most of which had been salvaged after Galveston's tragic 1900 storm, at the Rosenberg Library in 1906. In 1931, they gave the library full ownership. "After several inactive years, the Society was resurrected in 1942 under its old name and turned to preserving historic landmarks, publishing a booklet in 1951 of the island's significant homes. In 1954, one of those homes, the 1830s Williams-Tucker House, was threatened. The Society, unable by its charter to acquire property, formed a new group, the Galveston Historical Foundation, which purchased the home and restored it. In 1958, the two groups merged as the Galveston Historical Foundation. Over the next 50 years, the group saved buildings and helped establish historic districts, including The Strand, one of the largest extant Victorian business districts in the South. "After celebrating its 130th year in 2001, the nationally acclaimed foundation continues its leadership role in revitalization, museum operation, education, property management and preservation advocacy." This is marker number 13717 and it was erected in 2006 by the Texas Historical Commission. Check it out when you're in Galveston. [Review 872 of 2024 - 627 in Texas - 21901 overall]

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