Upcoming
3598 Galveston Texas: America's Deadliest Natural Disaster
$ 19 usd
Wed, Nov 18, 2026, 1:00 – 2:30 PM CST
Highland Community College, Building T, Room 140, 2998 West Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL Map
On September 8, 1900, Galveston, Texas, was a thriving coastal city of 38,000 residents and the leading port of the American Southwest. Within hours, a devastating hurricane transformed the city forever, claiming more than 8,000 lives. Join us as we explore America’s deadliest natural disaster, the science behind the storm, and why weather forecasters failed to predict its catastrophic impact.
Instructors
Brad Keyes
Lifelong Learning Instructor
Contact us
- Highland Community College
- li••••g@hig••••d.edu
- 815 599 3403
Location
Highland Community College, Building T, Room 140, 2998 West Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL
Classifications
Categories
- History & Culture
Age Groups
- All