Saturday, October 24th, 12:00-2:00 pm

Join us on Saturday, October 24th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM with Dr. Melanie Wallace and her new history of the Bolivar Peninsula.

The Bolivar Peninsula is a quirky coastal community consisting of Port Bolivar, Crystal Beach, Caplen, Gilchrist, and High Island. The peninsula, as locals call it, is a 27-mile-long barrier formation. Bounded on one side by the Gulf of Mexico and on the other by the Intracoastal Waterway, it is a short ferry ride from Galveston, Texas. The history of the peninsula includes filibusterers, pirates, fierce natives, and headstrong settlers. A spirit of independence survives to this day, providing a continuation of the story of this unique landmass and its people.

An unlikely conglomeration of cowboys and farmers, third- and fourth-generation landowners, retired executives and professors, fishermen, shrimpers, and birding enthusiasts comes together with weekenders and tourists to enjoy the beauty and bounty of the Gulf Coast. Its beautiful setting and wild, storied past make the Bolivar Peninsula a fascinating place to explore.

Dr. Melanie Wallace is a retired educator and current resident of the peninsula. This book was compiled from the many photographs and stories collected from interviews with the folks whose ancestors settled the peninsula in the mid-1800s.