Galveston Historic Tour 

On September 13, 2008, Hurricane Ike made landfall in Galveston with a 12-foot storm surge that flooded the island. The salt water then killed between 40,000 and 50,000 trees in Galveston. After they died, the trees were cut down. A local citizen made the suggestion to carve the stumps into sculptures. Three different artists professional artists and one amateur artist carved all of the carvings on the island. The first carving was completed in 2009, and the stumps continue to be carved as of 2014. They have become a must-see tourist attraction in Galveston.

To order your signed copy of Galveston's Tree Carvings, email Galveston Historic Tour at galvestonhistorictour@yahoo.com or call 409-789-9911. The book is $30 including tax and shipping.