The lifelike turkey decoys made by DSD Decoys are a necessity for fooling a mature gobbler. The DSD posturing Jake decoy, pictured, is sure to put any Tom within sight into an aggressive mood. Photo by Capt. Nate Skinner

Kenison and Calder family members stand near the Kenison residence at Avenue L and 23rd Street in Galveston circa 1890. The Queen Anne-style house was built in 1886. Photo courtesy of Rosenberg Library

Brian Shajari, right, and Andrew Strybos take in the street scene during the 2016 Dickens on The Strand in downtown Galveston. Shajari is a regular in the Queen’s Court and Civil War reenactments. File photo by Stuart Villanueva

Swimmers behind Murdoch’s Bath House in the early 1900s. A safety line extended across the water for bathers to hold on to and a lifeguard stand can be seen about 15 feet above the water. Photo courtesy of Galveston Historical Foundation Preservation Resource Center

From left, Ella Trueheart, 6, Deeann Peterson, J’Nean Henderson, Kim Sesher and Kalie Trahan sit down for afternoon tea at the historic 1904 T.J. and Mary Leila Dick House in League City. Photo by Stuart Villanueva

Tim Evers portrays Jacob Marley during the Queen’s Parade at the 2007 Dickens on The Strand Festival in Galveston. Evers dressed up as the ghost of Ebenezer Scrooge’s business partner for more than 10 years at the island festival. File photo by Kevin M. Cox

Melody and Gabor Farkas say bodybuilding and competitions have made them healthier and more disciplined. Their sons, Johnny, 6, and Lex, 9, are frequent visitors to the gym and see the benefits of the hard work, their parents said. Photo by Stuart Villanueva