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    Old City Cemetery

    4.4 (10 reviews)

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    Come on in, it'll be fine. What's the worst that can happen?
    Ka Azul T.

    Wheelchair accessible and fuggin amazing! After plans for New Orleans' cemeteries fell through, this was an absolute win. Found it by accident traversing the area by day so it was obvious that we need to put this on an evening itinerary. The spook factor was exciting and we very respectfully enjoyed a good ghost hunt adventure. This place is huge, too. We only explored about a quarter of it only because there was so much to take in. Pictures will never do justice if you're into this kind of thing like we are. Don't pay for a tour unless you want the information, it's open to the public and much more creepy when alone.

    Larry B.

    I am reviewing this place, since many Yelpers think it is beneath them to do so. The Old City Cemetery, known as the Broadway Street Cemetery, is famous for being the resting place of many who died from the Great Hurricane of 1900. And with that connection, there are ghost stories reported by locals in the decades following the disaster. I suppose the doors open on some of the above-ground monuments contributes to the stories now told by guides to tourists. This day before Mother's Day, the cemetary is covered with yellow flowers. It is very pretty, and yet sad.

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    Many of the older stones are engraved with epitaphs that are beautiful to read and each plot features its own personality.

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    The Strand Historic District - Waiting for the train

    The Strand Historic District

    4.0(82 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    So many cute shops!! Everyone is so welcoming and such a variety of items to shop fromread more

    It was the "Wallstreet of the Southwest" prior to the 1900 Storm. A financial district in a booming…read moreport city that was thriving due to the cotton industry and port location. The restored Victorian style buildings along The Strand still keep that memory alive. Unfortunately, it was all built close to sea level which had devastating consequences when the hurricane hit. It took the city over a decade to recover. All the buildings that survived were raised 17-20 feet higher. At the time, it was considered a feat of ingenuity along with the construction of the massive seawall. The Strand went through a period of disrepair up until about the 1970s. That's when many of the buildings that you see today were restored and given a historical landmark status. It started with the Old Strand Emporium. The King family opened up La King's Confectionery around the same time that the Mitchell's were revitalizing the Blum Building. This would eventually become the rebirth of the Tremont House Hotel. I mean, this is just a summary of events that made this district what it is today. There's really a lot more that went into all of this. Let's just say it was a very interesting visit full of charm. There's so many attractions to see in this part of town. There are many touristy shops mixed in with boutique shops and restaurants. I swear there's a bar on every corner, and some in between. The pier is nearby where you can get fresh fish. Some of the cruise ship terminals are within walking distance from here. There's at least 4 different museums including a railroad station and an oil rig. I think our favorite stop was La King's Confectionery. If that's not enough, then go there during one of their festivals. They have one for Mardis Gras, FeatherFest, Juneteenth, Shrimp Festival, Lone Star Rally and the Dickens at The Strand. It was an enjoyable visit!

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    The Strand Historic District - Looking down along The Strand

    Looking down along The Strand

    The Strand Historic District - Looking up towards the old railroad station (now a museum) on The Strand

    Looking up towards the old railroad station (now a museum) on The Strand

    The Strand Historic District - A historic building at The Strand

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    A historic building at The Strand

    1900 Storm Memorial - Fort Crockett marker with the memorial in the background

    1900 Storm Memorial

    3.3(3 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    It's a unique sculpture at the part of the seawall near the Fort Crockett historical marker. The…read moresculptor (David Moore) created it based off of a Pompeo Coppini cast (or drawing) that was originally rejected back in 1904 for being too heartbreaking. It was of a grieving mother holding her baby while her other child is pulling on her skirt. He donated his works to the university, and they somehow lost them. What a shame! Fortunately, the bronze sculpture that you see today gives off that same emotion but with more of a feeling of resolution. The mother and child have risen to a peaceful & restful place after the devastating storm of 1900. That's how I'd like to interpret it. It looks even more spiritual at sunset. It's beautiful! The surrounding seawall built in the aftermath continues to protect Galveston Island. The structures have all risen to a safer level. We have early warning systems for hurricanes that they didn't have back then. It's a part of Galveston's history that is too difficult to forget. You just can't walk along the beach and not think of the 6,000 (also said to be 8000) lives lost. There are reminders everywhere including the historical seawall. It was a breezy & relaxing walk while staying at the San Luis Resort.

    The Storm of 1900 was one of the worst storms in recorded history, killing over 6,000 Texans in…read moreGalveston. This memorial was commissioned by the City of Galveston and the Galveston Commission for the Arts, and was completed in 2000. The artist is the talented David Moore, who used bronze to portray the victims of the storm, reaching out for aide. Before the storm, Galveston was poised to be one of the biggest port cities in the country. That fateful storm changed that forever. Since then, the citizens of Galveston built the seawall, a 12 foot barrier that keeps the sea out from the island during these terrible storms. When visiting this memorial, I feel sadness for the victims, but glad that we now have technology to warn us of these dangerous storms, so that we may do our best to prepare. The memorial is set in a beautiful place, right along the beach, with picturesque views of the Gulf of Mexico. It's a natural meeting spot, and a great place to people watch. Parking is easy, along Seawall Blvd., but you might have to technically pay to park.

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    1900 Storm Memorial - 1900 Storm Memorial

    1900 Storm Memorial

    1900 Storm Memorial - The 1900 Storm Memorial

    The 1900 Storm Memorial

    1900 Storm Memorial - 1900 Storm Memorial

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    1900 Storm Memorial

    Juneteenth Galveston - The Juneteenth Mural

    Juneteenth Galveston

    5.0(5 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    This was another incredible find when walking through the Strand Historic District on the way to…read morethe Railroad Museum. The "Absolute Equality" artwork was created by Reginald C. Adams as part of the Juneteenth Legacy Project. It's vibrant and large. It tells the step by step story visually and in writing. It's kind of difficult to capture the writing underneath it in photos unless you break it down into sections. It's easier to read in person. It also happens to be placed at the spot where Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger read General Order No. 3 at the former Osterman Building (now a paid parking lot) on the corner of 22nd Street and The Strand. Just watch out for cars pulling into the lot. I had no idea that the celebration of Juneteenth (Emancipation Day) started here in 1866. Just a year after the General Order was read. It has been an observed state holiday (now a federal holiday) in Texas since 1979. Amazing! It's a beautiful way to commemorate and memorialize this historical event. It's a must see mural! Don't miss it when in Galveston.

    I figured since I was in Galveston I would make a stop at an area that is tied to an important part…read moreof history. Juneteenth, starting in Galveston, is a notable area in the city to visit. I wanted to visit here and since we were already out, I decided to drag my friends this way so that we could see where the proclamation was read. As we approached the area, it didn't look like much, but that is probably because of the direction we were approaching. When we got to the site of the building the proclamation was read from we realized the original building was no longer there. However, take the time to read the plaque to give yourself some context to the moment. The area is a welcoming one. Some benches to sit on but the thing that catches your eye is the mural on the building. It depicts the historic moment and give a bit more context to the plaque. I got to see this place in the late evening hours, but I am sure that it is better to see during the daylight hours. It is still an amazing and historic place that you should put aside some time to see.

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    Juneteenth Galveston
    Juneteenth Galveston - A section of the mural

    A section of the mural

    Juneteenth Galveston - A section of the mural

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    A section of the mural

    Old City Cemetery - localflavor - Updated July 2026

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