Uncovering the Mysteries of Galveston's Orphan's through the Modern Day Bryan Museum
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English - March 24, 2023 05:00 - 4 minutes - 2.86 MBHistory Society & Culture Places & Travel galveston texas history audio tour free island education texas history historic Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Welcome to the Bryan Museum, located on Galveston Island in the Lost Bayou district. Here, you can explore one of the largest private collections of artifacts, documents, and artwork related to Texas and the American West. The museum is housed in the historic Galveston Orphans Home, a building with a rich history that has played a significant role in American and Galveston history. From its construction in 1894, to its destruction and subsequent reconstruction after the 1900 hurricane, to its modern day use as the Bryan Museum, the building has an interesting and unique story to tell. Visit the museum for an immersive experience and to connect with the history of the American West.
Interested in the information covered in this episode? Dive deeper into the links below!
https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/blog/orphan-trains-brief-history-and-research-how
https://thebryanmuseum.org/about-us/