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STorIeS oF The GreAT 1900 STorm - SePTember 9

TriniTy episcopal church To commemoraTe 1900 sTorm anniversary

Galveston’s Trinity Episcopal Church invites the public to He would describe the night of horrors that he called
an evening commemorating the anniversary of the 1900 simply “the storm” with such intensity that it fascinated
Storm in the historic Trinity Episcopal Church sanctuary on her and inspired her to collect and share personal accounts
Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 5pm. The event is free and from this deadly hurricane. An avid storyteller, the Great
open to the public. 1900 Storm became her passion.
“Stories of the Great 1900 Storm” will feature storytelling Named to the 1900 Storm Centennial Committee by
by Linda Macdonald who will share the personal the City of Galveston, she has been invited to speak to
experiences of many Galvestonians who faced the Great numerous groups around the state and nation about the
1900 Storm, including her grandfather. The deadliest storm. Many of her stories come from her grandfather.
hurricane ever to strike the united States, the storm killed She has appeared on several PBS programs, the History
over 8,000 men, women and children. Channel, Weather Channel, and Discovery Channel, as well
Linda will describe the sounds, horrors, bravery, death and as local and national network news programs. She also
survival of September 8, 1900 in this island community. spoke worldwide via live streaming to the international
Her talk will be in Trinity Episcopal Church, itself a storm Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Directors with numerous
survivor. Photographs of Trinity Episcopal Church taken translators sharing her stories.
following the storm will be on display. A light reception will in addition to the evening of stories, Trinity’s Heritage
follow the presentation. Edition of The Saint John’s Bible will be on display. Image courtesy of Rosenberg Library
A descendent of 1900 Storm survivors, Linda Macdonald founded in 1841 and still making history, Trinity Episcopal
is a fourth generation Galvestonian. She first learned about Church is located in historic downtown Galveston on the
the Great 1900 Storm from her grandfather, Clarence corner of 22nd and Winnie Streets. for more information on
LaCoume, when she was only three years old. the event, visit www.trinitygalv.org or call 409.765.6317. GM

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