Courage at the Table: The Galveston Rescue

Bring the story of the 1900 Galveston Hurricane to the table.

Courage at the Table: The Galveston Rescue is the printable companion to Episode 1 of History’s Quiet Heroes.

Go deeper into the incredible true stories of ordinary people who faced one of the deadliest natural disasters in American history with courage, ingenuity, and compassion.

This 15-page printable PDF includes the full historical story, the accounts of Harry Maxson and Daniel Ransom, childhood memories from Caroline Schaper Harris, maps of Texas and Galveston Island, discussion questions, hands-on activities, a coloring page, the story of how Galveston rebuilt, and resources for exploring the history further.

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50¢ from every packet sold is donated to Girls Matter.