Not only did the Confederates wind up winning Galveston back, they managed to keep it free of Yankees throughout the rest of the war. And when all the fighting between the North and the South finally ended, Galveston was the only major port still in Confederate hands. Modern-day Galveston is planning to look back 135 years on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and remember the Civil War Battle of Galveston with a variety of activities, events, tours, exhibits, a ceremony, a dedication and a symposium. Ed said he will be participating in the symposium that starts at 9 a.m. upstairs at 2021 Strand. Several other Civil War historians and authors also will be featured.
Admission is free.