# Port of Galveston Bicentennial 1825-2025

> Celebrating Our Past, Present and Future


## Pages

- [POP Shirt Order Form](https://portofgalveston200.com/pop-shirt-order-form/): [vc_row bg_image=&#8221;225&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;50&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;50&#8243; row_id=&#8221;sponsorship&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]Port of Galveston 200th Anniversary Party on the Pier T-Shirt Order Form QUESTIONS: Email info@portofgalveston200.com[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Press Release 10092025](https://portofgalveston200.com/press-release-10092025/): [vc_row bg_image=&#8221;225&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; row_id=&#8221;sponsorship&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]Port to host author talk, book sales and signing event for limited-edition, commemortative book at Ashton Villa in Galveston GALVESTON, TX (Oct. 9, 2025) – The Galveston Wharves is marking the port&#8217;s 200th anniversary with the publication of a 140-page, hard-cover history book. The port will host a book release event 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the Ashton Villa Ballroom, 2328 Broadway. Published in partnership with Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF), the commemorative history book covers 200 years of commerce at the port and spotlights its bicentennial sponsors. Books may be [&hellip;]
- [Book Order Form](https://portofgalveston200.com/book-order-form/): [vc_row bg_image=&#8221;225&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;50&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;50&#8243; row_id=&#8221;sponsorship&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]Port of Galveston 200th Anniversary History Book Order Form* QUESTIONS: Email info@portofgalveston200.com[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Party on the Pier Registration Form](https://portofgalveston200.com/pop-registration-form/): [vc_row bg_image=&#8221;225&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;50&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;50&#8243; row_id=&#8221;sponsorship&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]Pre-register for the free Party on the Pier Presented by Royal Caribbean.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Pirate Costume Contest](https://portofgalveston200.com/pirate-costume-contest/): [vc_row bg_image=&#8221;225&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; row_id=&#8221;sponsorship&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Join us as the Port of Galveston celebrates 200 years of history and adventure! Enter our pirate contest for a chance to win great prizes at our free Party on the Pier on Friday, October 17, at Pier 21. Who Can Enter? The contest is open to pirates ages 12 and up, with two age groups and grand prizes: 12-20 years – 4 passes to Moody Gardens 21 years and up – A 2-night stay at the San Luis Resort To enter, complete the online form and upload a photo of [&hellip;]
- [Community Events](https://portofgalveston200.com/community-events/): [vc_row bg_image=&#8221;225&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/2&#8243;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Galveston Naval Museum Display at Rosenberg Library October 1-31 Join us at the Rosenberg Library to celebrate the Navy&#8217;s 250th Anniversary! Come see a small slice of naval history and how the Navy has impacted Galveston. Display is located on the 2nd floor Grand Hallway area of the library in the &#8220;Treasure of the Month&#8221; display case. Wednesday, October 1, 2025 &#8211; Friday, October 31, 2025 Rosenberg Library, 2nd Floor Grand Hallway Rosenberg Library Museum[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_section&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][vc_column bg_color=&#8221;#1d75b9&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;padding-3&#8243; column_center=&#8221;true&#8221; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; width=&#8221;1/2&#8243;][/vc_column][vc_column bg_color=&#8221;#1d3f74&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;padding-3&#8243; column_center=&#8221;true&#8221; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; width=&#8221;1/2&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Press Release 8122025](https://portofgalveston200.com/press-release-8122025/): [vc_row bg_image=&#8221;225&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; row_id=&#8221;sponsorship&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]August 11, 2025 Seats and tables for the Port of Galveston&#8217;s 200th Anniversary Gala presented by Carnival Cruise Line the evening of Saturday, Oct. 18, are now available for purchase. Net proceeds will fund maritime scholarships at Texas A&amp;M University at Galveston. Hosted by the Galveston Wharves, the elegant evening of dinner and dancing will at the Galveston Island Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd. Entertainment presenting sponsor is Callan Marine. Dinner will be catered by the San Luis Hotel. Attire is formal, black tie optional. The evening will begin with a [&hellip;]
- [Home](https://portofgalveston200.com/): [vc_row bg_image=&#8221;1419&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;75&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/6&#8243;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;50&#215;50&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1761488712910{padding-bottom: 75px !important;}&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https://portofgalveston200.com/images/Arrow-1.svg&#8221; link=&#8221;#events&#8221;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1/6&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_image=&#8221;1419&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; desktop_visibility=&#8221;hide&#8221; tablet_landscape_visibility=&#8221;hide&#8221; tablet_portrait_visibility=&#8221;hide&#8221; mobile_landscape_visibility=&#8221;hide&#8221; mobile_portrait_visibility=&#8221;hide&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;1160&#215;180&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1753216299600{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;}&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https://portofgalveston200.com/images/Celebration-03.svg&#8221;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;50&#215;50&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1761488712910{padding-bottom: 75px !important;}&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https://portofgalveston200.com/images/Arrow-1.svg&#8221; link=&#8221;#events&#8221;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; row_id=&#8221;events&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/6&#8243;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] The Port of Galveston bicentennial history book is now available for purchase. Filled with more than 200 rare historical images, the full-color, limited-edition book recounts the port&#8217;s 200 years of commerce from 1825 to 2025. It tells a tale of pirates, naval battles, riches, resilience and rebirth. The [&hellip;]
- [Scholarship Luncheon](https://portofgalveston200.com/scholarship-luncheon/): [vc_row bg_color=&#8221;#E0ECF6&#8243; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;50&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;50&#8243; row_id=&#8221;sponsorship&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]All purchases fund local maritime education scholarships. Sponsor tables of 8 are $1,600 each. Table sponsors are recognized at the Maritime Day event and at the luncheon. When you complete your registration, you will receive an email confirmation. If not received, check your spam folder. If you have questions or would like to be invoiced to pay by check, email kathy@communitystrategiesllc.com.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Gala](https://portofgalveston200.com/gala/): [vc_row bg_image=&#8221;1581&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_image=&#8221;887&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; desktop_visibility=&#8221;hide&#8221; tablet_landscape_visibility=&#8221;hide&#8221; tablet_portrait_visibility=&#8221;hide&#8221; mobile_landscape_visibility=&#8221;hide&#8221; mobile_portrait_visibility=&#8221;hide&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;1160&#215;185&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752955765487{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;}&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https://portofgalveston200.com/images/POP-Masthead-00.svg&#8221;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;2/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]200th Anniversary Gala Presented by Carnival Cruise Line Saturday, October 18, 6 PM The Port of Galveston will host its 200th Anniversary Gala presented by Carnival Cruise Line the evening of Saturday, Oct. 18. Net proceeds will fund maritime scholarships at Texas A&amp;M University at Galveston. The elegant evening of dinner and dancing will be held at the Galveston Island Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd. Entertainment presenting sponsor is Callan Marine. Dinner will be [&hellip;]
- [Book](https://portofgalveston200.com/book/): [vc_row bg_image=&#8221;1585&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/2&#8243;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Port Bicentennial Commemorative History Book Available Now The Port of Galveston bicentennial history book is now available for purchase. The Galveston Wharves published the 140-page, hardcover book in partnership with Galveston Historical Foundation to commemorate the port&#8217;s 200th anniversary. Filled with more than 200 rare historical images, the full-color, limited-edition book recounts the port&#8217;s 200 years of commerce from 1825 to 2025. It tells a tale of pirates, naval battles, riches, resilience and rebirth. The book also spotlights 34 bicentennial sponsors who have all played important roles in the port&#8217;s growth [&hellip;]
- [Party on the Pier](https://portofgalveston200.com/party-on-the-pier/): [vc_row bg_image=&#8221;2051&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_image=&#8221;887&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; desktop_visibility=&#8221;hide&#8221; tablet_landscape_visibility=&#8221;hide&#8221; tablet_portrait_visibility=&#8221;hide&#8221; mobile_landscape_visibility=&#8221;hide&#8221; mobile_portrait_visibility=&#8221;hide&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;1160&#215;185&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752955765487{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;}&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https://portofgalveston200.com/images/POP-Masthead-00.svg&#8221;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;50&#8243; row_id=&#8221;announcements&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2/3&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;760&#215;425&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https://portofgalveston200.com/images/POP-Logo-01.svg&#8221;][vc_column_text]It&#8217;s our birthday and we&#8217;re having a party! The Port of Galveston will celebrate its 200th birthday with a free Party on the Pier presented by Royal Caribbean. Come to Pier 21 the evening of October 17 for a spectacular drone and fireworks show, live music, food and beverage vendors and family fun! Mexico designated Galveston a provisional port of entry on October 17, 1825, while under Mexican [&hellip;]
- [News](https://portofgalveston200.com/news/): [vc_row bg_image=&#8221;225&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; row_id=&#8221;news&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]October 9, 2025 The Galveston Wharves is marking the port&#8217;s 200th anniversary with the publication of a 140-page, hard-cover history book. The port will host a book release event 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the Ashton Villa Ballroom, 2328 Broadway.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]July 23, 2025 Sponsored Events Include Free Party with Drone Show, Elegant Gala and History Book Release The Galveston Wharves is celebrating its 200th anniversary with three big events in October, all hosted by the port and funded by bicentennial sponsors, including presenting sponsors Carnival Cruise Line; Royal Caribbean, part of [&hellip;]
- [Press Release 7232025](https://portofgalveston200.com/press-release-7232025/): [vc_row bg_image=&#8221;225&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; row_id=&#8221;sponsorship&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]Sponsored Events Include Free Party with Drone Show, Elegant Gala and History Book Release GALVESTON, TX (July 23, 2025) – The Galveston Wharves is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year with three big events in October, all hosted by the port and funded by bicentennial sponsors, including presenting sponsors Carnival Cruise Line; Royal Caribbean, part of Royal Caribbean Group; and Callan Marine. Events include a free Party on the Pier presented by Royal Caribbean Friday, Oct. 17, at Pier 21, and the 200th Anniversary Gala presented by Carnival Cruise Line, with [&hellip;]
- [Events](https://portofgalveston200.com/events/): [vc_row bg_image=&#8221;225&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;50&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/2&#8243;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]200th Anniversary Commemorative History Book The Galveston Wharves is also publishing a 140-page hardcover book in collaboration with Galveston Historical Foundation. Filled with rare historical images, the commemorative, limited-edition book recounts the Port of Galveston’s fascinating history of pirates, naval battles, riches, and resilience. The book will be released in October.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;50&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/2&#8243;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Port of Galveston Party on the Pier Presented by Royal Caribbean Friday, Oct. 17 – Port of Galveston Party on the Pier, a free public event presented by Royal Caribbean, to celebrate the port’s 200th anniversary. Dance [&hellip;]
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- [Press Release 5132025](https://portofgalveston200.com/press-release-5132025/): [vc_row bg_image=&#8221;225&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; row_id=&#8221;sponsorship&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]Pier 21 event kicks off port’s 200th anniversary year with vessel tours, ceremony and more Tours of 87-foot U.S. Coast Guard cutter and other vessels Maritime exhibits Ceremony with color guard, student choir, wreath presentation and speakers 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, May 22, at Pier 21, 2100 Harborside Dr., Galveston Visit bicentennial website, www.portofgalveston200.com GALVESTON, TX (Tuesday, May 13, 2025) – The Port of Galveston will kick off its 200th anniversary year with a big National Maritime Day event presented by Wallenius Wilhelmsen 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, May 22, at Pier 21, 2100 [&hellip;]
- [Sponsors](https://portofgalveston200.com/sponsors/): [vc_row bg_image=&#8221;225&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; row_id=&#8221;sponsorship&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][vc_column_text] Thank you to our sponsors for funding Port 200th anniversary events to spotlight the port’s history, as well as the economic contributions of the port and its port partners. Net proceeds will fund maritime scholarships. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_section&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][vc_column bg_color=&#8221;#1d75b9&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;padding-3&#8243; column_center=&#8221;true&#8221; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; width=&#8221;1/2&#8243;][/vc_column][vc_column bg_color=&#8221;#1d3f74&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;padding-3&#8243; column_center=&#8221;true&#8221; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; width=&#8221;1/2&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Form Confirmation](https://portofgalveston200.com/form-confirmation/): [vc_row bg_image=&#8221;225&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; row_id=&#8221;intro&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/6&#8243;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2/3&#8243;][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1/6&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Contact](https://portofgalveston200.com/contact/): [vc_row bg_image=&#8221;225&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; row_id=&#8221;intro&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]GALVESTON WHARVES 123 Rosenberg Ave. Galveston, TX 77553 Email: info@portofgalveston200.com Website: www.portofgalveston200.com Event Updates: Sign up for port news Stay Connected: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Please complete form below for additional inquiries about the Port of Galveston&#8217;s bicentennial and sponsor opportunities.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [History](https://portofgalveston200.com/history/): [vc_row bg_image=&#8221;225&#8243; bg_color=&#8221;#8fa9bf&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1/1&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;1160&#215;180&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1728960542454{padding-top: 369px !important;padding-bottom: 368px !important;}&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https://portofgalveston200.com/images/History-Headline-00.svg&#8221;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; external_img_size=&#8221;50&#215;50&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1728752025336{padding-bottom: 75px !important;}&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https://portofgalveston200.com/images/Arrow-1.svg&#8221; link=&#8221;#history&#8221;][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;80&#8243; row_id=&#8221;history&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;3/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]One of the most famous early Galveston Island residents was buccaneer Jean Lafitte. He built a fort on the undeveloped island and operated his fleet of ships from 1817 until 1821. After one of his captains mistakenly raided an American ship, the U.S. government sent a cutter to make sure Lafitte left the island permanently. Stephen F. Austin, early Texas settler and a founding father of the Republic of Texas, visited the island shortly [&hellip;]


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