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3598 Galveston Texas: America's Deadliest Natural Disaster

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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
3598 Galveston Texas: America's Deadliest Natural Disaster

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.

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Instructors

Brad Keyes

Lifelong Learning Instructor

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Location

Highland Community College, Building T, Room 140, 2998 West Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL

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  • History & Culture
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