Episode 5 Part 1 | Free State of Galveston (1920–1940s) | Prohibition, Gambling & The Wild Years

The Tremont House - Galveston Texas - The History, the Past, the “Presence?”

The Tremont House has been many things… A landmark. A name carried through time. A place rebuilt, repurposed, and remembered. But for some it’s something else. In this episode of Beyond the Past, we step inside the Tremont House in Galveston, Texas to explore not just its history… but the experiences that continue to follow it. This is not just a ghost story. This is a closer look at what people experience… and why it might keep happening. Listen carefully. And decide for yourself. ---------------------------------------- 🎧 Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube ---------------------------------------- 👻 Experience Galveston’s history for yourself: Request Podcast Host Lady Saelym for your guide! 👉 https://historicgalvestonghosttours.com/ [https://historicgalvestonghosttours.com/] Use code BEYONDTHEPAST for $5 off your tour

Episode 6 | Galveston Red Light District The Line | Vice Crime and History

In Galveston, there was a place people did not speak about openly. They simply called it The Line. This episode explores the history of Galveston’s red light district, examining how The Line functioned, who controlled it, and how the system balanced visibility with discretion. Through documented records and historical context, we look at the people, the rules, and the realities that shaped this hidden part of the island’s past. This is not just a story of vice. It is a Galveston true crime history about control, survival, and the systems that operated in plain sight. 🎙 Hosted by Lady Saelym and Madame Omen 🎙 With an appearance by Lord Michaelson 🎧 Beyond the Past Galveston Podcast Listener discretion advised. Historical references to vice districts and adult themes. ________________________________________________________ Come take a tour of Galveston with Lady Saelym! https://historicgalvestonghosttours.com [https://historicgalvestonghosttours.com] Use Coupon Code BEYONDTHEPAST to receive 5 dollars off your ticket price

Episode 5 Part 2 | Free State of Galveston 1940s to 1957 | Mob History Gambling and the Maceo Era

Episode 5 Part 2 continues the story of the Free State of Galveston during its most powerful and controversial years. By the 1940s Galveston had become one of the most famous gambling destinations in America. Casinos operated openly, nightclubs drew visitors from across the country, and the island earned a reputation as the Sin City of the Gulf. At the center of it all were brothers, the men often called the Kings of the Night. Under their influence Galveston developed a unique balance of power where gambling, bootlegging, and nightlife flourished while the island maintained an unusual sense of order. In this episode of Beyond the Past we explore how Galveston’s Free State years reached their peak and how the system that kept the island running eventually began to change. 🎙 Hosted by Lady Saelym and Madame Omen with an appearance from Lord Michaelson 📍 A Galveston based history podcast exploring the island’s past, its legends, and the stories that shaped it. Listener discretion advised. Historical crime, vice districts, and adult themes.

Episode 5 Part 1 | Free State of Galveston (1920–1940s) | Prohibition, Gambling & The Wild Years

In the early 20th century, Galveston, Texas earned a new reputation. During Prohibition and the early 1940s, the island became known as the Free State of Galveston — a place where gambling thrived, liquor flowed, and the rules felt… negotiable. Episode 5, Part 1 explores the rise of Galveston’s wild years, examining the political climate, organized vice, economic survival, and the uneasy balance between law enforcement and quiet tolerance. From backroom poker tables to glowing dance halls, this episode traces how Galveston transformed into one of the most notorious coastal playgrounds in Texas history. This is a Galveston history episode about power, profit, and how an island rebuilt its identity in the shadows of Prohibition. 🎙️ Hosted by Lady Saelym and Madame Omen with an appearance from Lord Michaelson 🎧 Beyond the Past – Galveston Podcast ---------------------------------------- 🕯️ COME TAKE A TOUR OF GALVESTON Historic Galveston Ghost Tours 🌐 https://historicgalvestonghosttours.com [https://historicgalvestonghosttours.com] 🎟️ Use Coupon Code BEYONDTHEPAST to receive $5 off ticket price

Galveston Mardi Gras Murder | Beads for Elizabeth | Episode 4 True Crime History

Beads for Elizabeth tells the true story of a young woman murdered during a Mardi Gras parade in Galveston, Texas, in 1881, one of the earliest documented cases of domestic violence on the island. This episode examines the historical record, witness testimony, and social context surrounding Elizabeth Percival’s death, and explores how she is still remembered in Galveston today. More than a true crime story, it is a reflection on memory, violence, and why some names refuse to fade. 🎙️ Hosted by Lady Saelym and Madame Omen 🎙️ With an appearance by Lord Michaelson 🎧 Beyond the Past – Galveston Podcast ---------------------------------------- 🕯️ COME TAKE A TOUR OF GALVESTON Historic Galveston Ghost Tours 🌐 historicgalvestonghosttours.com [http://historicgalvestonghosttours.com] 🎟️ Use Coupon Code BEYONDTHEPAST to receive $5 off your ticket price ---------------------------------------- ❤️ IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP If this episode brings up difficult or personal concerns: National Domestic Violence Hotline (U.S.) 📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 🌐 thehotline.org [http://thehotline.org] International Resources: 🌐 hotpeachpages.net [http://hotpeachpages.net] (Domestic violence support resources by country) You are not alone. Help is available.