The Galveston County Historical Museum will open a new exhibit entitled "A City on Stilts: Galveston, 1902-1912" on June 9. The public is invited to the opening reception that evening from 6 to 8 p.m. The museum is located at 2219 Market Street.
The exhibit will feature the photography of Zeva Bradshaw Edworthy (1883-1954). This Kansas native came to Galveston in 1904, at the height of the city's rebuilding period following the 1900 storm. The images show everyday street scenes, people swimming and visiting amusement parks, and the rebuilding efforts going on throughout the city.
The Galveston County Historical Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. After Memorial Day, the hours are extended until 5 p.m. For more information, contact Jodi Wright-Gidley at 409-766-2340.
