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Galveston’s Weather Warriors: Unboxing History with Dr Hurricane Hal Needham
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Unboxing History | History Expert Jodi Wright-Gidley & Galveston Author Christine Hopkins, Unboxing History | History Expert Jodi Wright-Gidley, and Galveston Author Christine Hopkins द्वारा प्रदान की गई सामग्री. एपिसोड, ग्राफिक्स और पॉडकास्ट विवरण सहित सभी पॉडकास्ट सामग्री Unboxing History | History Expert Jodi Wright-Gidley & Galveston Author Christine Hopkins, Unboxing History | History Expert Jodi Wright-Gidley, and Galveston Author Christine Hopkins या उनके पॉडकास्ट प्लेटफ़ॉर्म पार्टनर द्वारा सीधे अपलोड और प्रदान की जाती है। यदि आपको लगता है कि कोई आपकी अनुमति के बिना आपके कॉपीराइट किए गए कार्य का उपयोग कर रहा है, तो आप यहां बताई गई प्रक्रिया का पालन कर सकते हैं https://hi.player.fm/legal।
In this episode of Unboxing History, co-hosts Christine Hopkins and Jodi Wright-Gidley unbox a special artifact from the Galveston County Museum: a portrait of the pioneering meteorologist Dr. John Freeman. They discuss Dr. Freeman's contributions to meteorology, including his work with the U.S. Weather Bureau and the founding of the Weather Research Center. Special guest Dr. Hal Needham, also known as Hurricane Hal, provides expert insights into the historical weather instruments on exhibit and compares past and present meteorological practices. The episode explores the history of weather forecasting, the impact of historical storms like the 1900 Galveston Hurricane, and the importance of learning from history to prepare for future weather events. The museum features a recreated 1940s weather forecasting office and a variety of meteorological tools, underscoring the evolution of weather science.
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History of the Galveston County Museum
The Galveston County Museum was formed in 1976. It was located on Market Street for many years. After Hurricane Ike damaged the HVAC and electrical systems in 2008, the unharmed artifacts were moved. Now, the museum is located in the Galveston County courthouse building at 722 Moody/21st Street in Galveston.
Galveston County Museum is a joint project of the Galveston County Commissioners Court and Galveston County History, Inc. The museum cares for a collection of 20,000 artifacts and archives. We also maintain the Historical Commission's library. If you are interested in research or donating an artifact related to Galveston County history, please call 409.766.2340.
अध्यायों
1. Introduction to Unboxing History (00:00:00)
2. Unboxing Dr. John Freeman's Legacy (00:00:42)
3. Exploring Dr. Freeman's Weather Instruments (00:02:30)
4. Interview with Hurricane Hal (00:02:58)
5. The 1900 Storm and Its Lessons (00:08:18)
6. The 1915 Hurricane and Modern Implications (00:13:47)
7. Museum Insights and Closing Remarks (00:16:45)
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