Uncover the shadowy history of pirates on Galveston Island. Delve into Jean Lafitte’s infamous reign and the island’s early, lawless days as a buccaneer haven.

Uncover the hidden history and architectural marvels of Galveston’s Rosenberg Library. Discover secrets from the Gilded Age that tourists often miss.

Explore Galveston’s historic Broadway Cemetery Complex, where the island’s past leaders and forgotten souls rest. Uncover the secrets buried beneath ornate tombs.

Walk down Church Street and you’ll pass a building most visitors never look at twice. That’s a mistake. The Scottish Rite Cathedral at 2128 Church Street is one of Galveston’s great Art Deco landmarks — and its story is one of fire, stubbornness, and secrets carved in stone. A history written in flames Galveston’s Scottish…