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1859 Ashton Villa

1859 Ashton Villa

History Museum
Downtown Galveston, Galveston
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    Galveston.com
    "first brick house to be built in Texas."(2 Tips)
    Precious R.
    "Great historical location for private events."(2 Tips)
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  • C-SPAN
    C-SPANMarch 20, 2015
    Ashton Villa commemorates the Texas state holiday "Juneteenth," where Major General Gordon Granger delivered the news of the end of the Civil War and slavery. Watch this video for more info Read more
  • Precious R.
    Precious RichardsonSeptember 15, 2011
    Support the historical foundation by renting and/or making donations. It's a great way to help preserve Galveston's history. This city is so much more than beach front!
  • Galveston.com
    Galveston.comFebruary 24, 2012
    Ashton Villa was built in 1858-59, the first of Galveston's Broadway "palaces," as well as the first brick house to be built in Texas.
  • Galveston.com
    Galveston.comFebruary 25, 2012
    Ashton Villa has served as the site to commemorate the modern reading of the Emancipation proclamation for more than 25 years.
  • Precious R.
    Precious RichardsonSeptember 15, 2011
    Great historical location for private events. Garden usage complimentary with ballroom/bottom floor rental.
  • Trina Beana
    Trina BeanaFebruary 1, 2014
    The ghost of Bettie Ashton Brown haunts her former home since her death in 1920.
  • AuroIN I.heart icon on user image
    why go anywhere when you have Ashton Villa for fun.
  • Natalie
    NatalieMay 19, 2011
    Ashton Villa is no longer open for tours, only private events :-(
  • Steven K.
    Steven KelleyOctober 22, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Relax & enjoy
  • Billy W.
    Billy WulschnerOctober 9, 2011
    This is a beatyful place
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