Galveston College Professor Hank Deslaurier will lead a series of lectures on Galveston’s history. This brief walk through the years of the island is sure to excite any Galveston history buff. (Limit 35)

May 29: African Americans and Juneteenth in Galveston

Come learn how the Juneteenth holiday traces its roots directly to Galveston.

June 5: Jack Johnson - The Galveston Giant

Galveston’s own first African American world heavyweight champion.

June 12: Civil Rights and Galveston

Civil rights came early to Galveston. Come learn how African Americans gained more rights in our city.

June 26: African Americans in Galveston

Come explore the history of African Americans in the city of Galveston.