The Tour
GUIDED WALKING TOURS
The main tour we offer is a guided walking tour, offered every weekend on either Friday or Saturday evening. See the "Book Tour" tab for a complete schedule. The tour is limited to the first 10 guests and spaces fill up fast, so secure your spot early if you have a specific date in mind!
The 2-hour walking tour leaves from the Galveston Beach Band Pavilion behind the Ashton Villa (23rd and Broadway) at 600PM. The tour covers a distance of 2 miles and visits 10 separate sites that tell the story of Galveston's hurricane history and amazing resiliency. Walking pace is "slow to moderate"- we extended the tour to 2 hours to slow the pace a bit.
The charge of the tour is $30/ person. We will donate 10% of the ticket price to the Red Cross, so you're giving to a great cause!
The tour takes place rain or shine. If rain is forecast, feel free to bring an umbrella or rain coat. If we get a heavy downpour, we do not charge extra for simulating hurricane conditions!
PRIVATE TOURS
Private tours are offered with limited availability. These tours operate as "stand in" tours in a vehicle, shuttle or bus. The tour lasts 90 minutes and visits a wide range of sites that tell the story of Galveston's resiliency. Contact Dr. Needham for details.
PRIVATE TOURS IN A CARRIAGE HAUS MODEL-T VEHICLE
The most stylish way to enjoy Galveston Hurricane Tour is in a Carriage Haus replica Model-T vehicle! These historic, open-air vehicles are a great way to experience the tour, while enjoying the sea breeze! Check out the web link to our friends at Carriage Haus: https://www.carriagehausrentals.com/.
Dr. "Hurricane Hal" Needham
Galveston Hurricane and Resiliency Tour is produced by Dr. "Hurricane Hal" Needham, an international expert on hurricanes and coastal hazards. Hurricane Hal's research has primarily focused on helping cities around the world become more resilient to wind and flood hazards. He runs the U-Surge Project, which provides the first international coastal flood database. He is lead scientist for Flood Information Systems and hosts the weekly GeoTrek podcast, which covers in-depth stories about extreme weather, disasters and resiliency. He is founder and president of Marine Weather and Climate, where you can find a link to his professional publications and work with the media, including documentaries featured on PBS News Hour, PBS NOVA, and the BBC. During hurricane season, he often posts tropical weather updates to his Facebook page. Hurricane Hal is also an active "storm chaser"- last year he documented and collected data in Hurricanes Grace (Mexico), Ida (Louisiana) and Nicholas (Texas). He has conducted field work in 13 hurricanes.
Galveston Hurricane and Resiliency Tour is produced by Dr. "Hurricane Hal" Needham, an international expert on hurricanes and coastal hazards. Hurricane Hal's research has primarily focused on helping cities around the world become more resilient to wind and flood hazards. He runs the U-Surge Project, which provides the first international coastal flood database. He is lead scientist for Flood Information Systems and hosts the weekly GeoTrek podcast, which covers in-depth stories about extreme weather, disasters and resiliency. He is founder and president of Marine Weather and Climate, where you can find a link to his professional publications and work with the media, including documentaries featured on PBS News Hour, PBS NOVA, and the BBC. During hurricane season, he often posts tropical weather updates to his Facebook page. Hurricane Hal is also an active "storm chaser"- last year he documented and collected data in Hurricanes Grace (Mexico), Ida (Louisiana) and Nicholas (Texas). He has conducted field work in 13 hurricanes.
Our Philosophy
Galveston Hurricane and Resiliency Tour promotes exploration and discovery at the crossroads of science and history. We value open discussions and prefer meaningful dialogues that connect people more than a "canned monologue". The goal of our explorations is applied science/ history, where lessons learned can be applied to life today and transform perspectives on tomorrow.
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Our Values
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