Unboxing History

About Unboxing History

Explore the past with Unboxing History as we take you on a journey into the captivating Galveston County Historical Museum collection. Uncover the hidden stories behind artifacts, delve into the intricacies of local history, and discover the treasures that connect us to bygone eras. Join us for a unique and insightful exploration of our heritage, one unboxing at a time. Hosted by local author and Galveston expert Christine Hopkins and Museum Director Jodi Wright-Gidley, "Unboxing History" will delve into the treasures of the Galveston County Museum, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the artifact collection and exhibits. The museum is located inside the courthouse at 722 Moody/21st Street in Galveston, Texas. It is free and open to the public on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10 to 4—private tours and a Padlock Mystery game available by appointment. #historypodcast #texashistory

Publisher

Unboxing History | History Expert Jodi Wright-Gidley & Galveston Author Christine Hopkins

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Jan 2024

Latest episode

21 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Sept 2026

   1910 Switchboard on Unboxing History

   Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Unboxing History, the Galveston County Museum features their 1910 telephone switchboard once used at the Galveston Southwestern Bell building. Special thanks to the Galveston Chamber of Commerce for their ongoing support and Shawn Schoellkopf for creating and performing the theme music. Thank you for listening to Unboxing History, presented by the Galveston County Museum. For more information on the Museum, visit our website. History of the Galvesto...

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   22 Jul 2026

   Unboxing History: Early Employee Time Clock

   Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Unboxing History, we tell you about a recent donation from the American National Insurance Company. See how their employees clocked into work in the early 1900s. Special thanks to the Galveston Chamber of Commerce for their ongoing support and Shawn Schoellkopf for creating and performing the theme music. Thank you for listening to Unboxing History, presented by the Galveston County Museum. For more information on the Museum, visit our website. Hist...

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   9 Jul 2026

   Unboxing History: Book with a Unique Poem

   Send us Fan Mail Galveston County Museum recently received a donation of artifacts relating to the Flagg family of Galveston. They lived here from the late 1800s, through about the 1950s. One of the books features an interesting poem. Special thanks to the Galveston Chamber of Commerce for their ongoing support and Shawn Schoellkopf for creating and performing the theme music. Thank you for listening to Unboxing History, presented by the Galveston County Museum. For more information on...

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YouTube views

2,063

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100

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Quality

77

Social presence

91

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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