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)

September 24: The Sealy’s of Galveston

The prominent business family that leads Galveston banking and build the great hospital.

October 1: The Kempner’s of Galveston

The humble beginnings of Harris Kempner to one of the most philanthropic and socially powerful families on the Island.

October 8: The League Family of Galveston

J.C. League the son of Thomas M. League will serve the island well and buys the land to develop League City.

October 15: Henry Cohan – Galveston’s Frontier Rabbi

Henry Cohan was much more than Galveston’s Rabbi. He was the soul of Galveston from hurricanes to society.