Name: The 1900 Storm Public Memorial
Start: 2025-09-08T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Great Storm Statue

The public is invited to join at The 1900 Storm monument on Seawall as we gather to remember the thousands of lives lost in the 1900 Storm. Local leaders of worship will share prayers and words of reflection, as we honor both the tragedy and the resilience that followed.
Invited Leaders Include:
* Reverend Chase Bradley - Trinity Episcopal Church
* Reverend Michael Gienger - Galveston Central Church
* Rabbi Peter Kessler - Congregation B'nai Israel
* Reverend Dana Williams - Avenue L Baptist Church
* The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word
This 125th Anniversary ceremony invites us to pause, remember, and reflect on the lives of those who came before us and the storm that forever shaped Galveston.
All are welcome.
ABOUT THE 1900 STORM | On September 8, 1900, Galveston, Texas, was devastated by the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history when a massive hurricane made landfall on the island. With winds estimated at over 140 miles per hour and a storm surge that swallowed much of the city, the hurricane claimed the lives of more than 6,000 residents and destroyed thousands of homes. At the time, Galveston was a thriving port city and one of the most important commercial hubs on the Gulf Coast. The storm not only reshaped the island physically—with the construction of a seawall and the raising of the city’s elevation—but also altered its trajectory, as economic dominance shifted inland to Houston. The 1900 Storm remains a defining chapter in Galveston’s history, a somber reminder of nature’s power and the islanders’ enduring resilience.