Melissa C.
3/19/2022
March 18, 2022 Galveston Island Texas Went to an event that was sponsored by the Villa but was put on by "Rockstar Beer Festivals" We sat at a sold out show for about an hour 15 minutes. We...
1859 Ashton Villa
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2328 Broadway St
Galveston, TX 77550
Built by James M. Brown, Ashton Villa was the first of many. Not only was it the first house to ever be built on Broadway Boulevard, but it was also the first mansion to be built on the island and one of the first private brick residences in Galveston. Construction of the house began in 1858. It was a gift for his wife, Rebecca Ashton Stoddard. The family moved into the home on New Year's Eve day, 1859. Ashton Villa was saved from demolition in 1970. Galveston Historical Foundation took charge of restoring the house, and after four years of work and research, it was opened to the public in 1974. Although it retains only a few pieces of original furnishings, her architectural details are still intact, as well as many of the paintings executed by Mr. Brown's daughter, Betty. The City of Galveston transferred ownership of the house to GHF in Galveston Historical Foundation. It is currently available as . special event rental.
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5.06 reviews
Sandra K.
6/19/2024
I grew up coming here and as an adult went to a few weddings. Today I went to celebrate Juneteenth because it began in Galveston and this is where General Gordon Granger read off the proclamation...
A B.
1/27/2024
Juneteenth Exhibit "And we still rise!" was great! Wish it were bigger. I didn't realize Juneteenth started in Galveston. The exhibit needs more advertising....
Bertha O.
6/19/2021
This place is beautiful!!! We were very fortunate to be able to celebrate Juneteenth in this amazing home!!
Whitney V.
11/25/2017
Not a museum anymore, the villa operates more on special events and special tours. We visited with a Halloween ghost tour and we're thrilled to see the home up close. I'm not sure of the cost for...
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