GALVESTON, Texas - Saturday morning, residents in and around the Galveston area gathered together to celebrate and honor the Great Storm of 1900.

Galveston Sea Wall

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The Great Storm of 1900 was a large hurricane that hit the coast of Texas, greatly impacting Galveston.

Residents in the area were not given proper warning for the storm, and since there was no seawall at the time, thousands of civilians died in the floodwaters.

Why you should care:

The celebration marks the 125th anniversary of the storm, which hit September 8th.

During the event, residents were able to learn more about the storm's impact and how it affected everything in Galveston, from the framework of the town to the economy of Texas as a whole.

Local perspective:

Residents from all over Galvest

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