Yesterday afternoon marked the first time I've stepped bare foot on sand since well before the Hurricane. With Spring Break making it's official arrival on the island, we've all been fortunate to take advantage of this great weather, time with friends and for me at least, time on the beach.
When I came back from the evacuation, the appearance of the Seawall was a hard sight. So many buildings and landmarks went from being in the "now" to being "then". As I stood on the beach looking down the coast line for the Balinese Room, I realized I'll one day tell kids and friends about how "I remember when..." We all will now.
We're all amateur historians of some form of the Island. I'm constantly amazed at how much the rest of the IBC group knows about this town and it's history. We all have varying relics of the past in books, photos, postcards, etc. It's the history of the town that so many of us so dearly hold on to, and I know we all enjoy being a part of the new history being made.
It's with that history in mind that a few months ago we decided it was time to bring something back from the Island's past and it's with GREAT excitement by all of us that we officially announce the return of the Galveston Island Beach Revue.
Dubbed the "Pageant of Pulchritude" by C.E. Barfield, the Galveston beauty contest began in the summer of 1920 and from then on marked the kick-off for tourist season each year. By 1928, the event (which had morphed into the "bathing girl revue") had become so popular, the Island's population was said to have tripled during the event weekend. These Island pageants are said to have been the beginning of what we know today as the Miss America Contest.
On Saturday, May 16th at 2 pm we'll be on the beach, in front of the Seawall enjoying the summer with friends just like they did some 65+ years before. There are multiple categories (registrations are open for those ready to enter!) and complete details can be found at galvestonbeachrevue.com.
We'd love for you to be there with us and enjoy being a part of bringing back a fun, family friendly Galveston Island tradition. Adding to the list of things we can all enjoy telling friends in years to come. "I remember when that started again..."
When I came back from the evacuation, the appearance of the Seawall was a hard sight. So many buildings and landmarks went from being in the "now" to being "then". As I stood on the beach looking down the coast line for the Balinese Room, I realized I'll one day tell kids and friends about how "I remember when..." We all will now.
We're all amateur historians of some form of the Island. I'm constantly amazed at how much the rest of the IBC group knows about this town and it's history. We all have varying relics of the past in books, photos, postcards, etc. It's the history of the town that so many of us so dearly hold on to, and I know we all enjoy being a part of the new history being made.
It's with that history in mind that a few months ago we decided it was time to bring something back from the Island's past and it's with GREAT excitement by all of us that we officially announce the return of the Galveston Island Beach Revue.
Dubbed the "Pageant of Pulchritude" by C.E. Barfield, the Galveston beauty contest began in the summer of 1920 and from then on marked the kick-off for tourist season each year. By 1928, the event (which had morphed into the "bathing girl revue") had become so popular, the Island's population was said to have tripled during the event weekend. These Island pageants are said to have been the beginning of what we know today as the Miss America Contest.
On Saturday, May 16th at 2 pm we'll be on the beach, in front of the Seawall enjoying the summer with friends just like they did some 65+ years before. There are multiple categories (registrations are open for those ready to enter!) and complete details can be found at galvestonbeachrevue.com.We'd love for you to be there with us and enjoy being a part of bringing back a fun, family friendly Galveston Island tradition. Adding to the list of things we can all enjoy telling friends in years to come. "I remember when that started again..."
How much for shirts? I'm sure y'all will pass on my man boobs being in a vintage or modern suit.