1859 Ashton Villa

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Downtown Galveston, Galveston

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1859 Ashton Villa

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"first brick house to be built in Texas."(2 Tips)
"Great historical location for private events."(2 Tips)

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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 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.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.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 RichardsonSeptember 15, 2011
Great historical location for private events. Garden usage complimentary with ballroom/bottom floor rental.
Trina BeanaFebruary 1, 2014
The ghost of Bettie Ashton Brown haunts her former home since her death in 1920.
AuroIN Internet Marketing CompanyMay 13, 2014
why go anywhere when you have Ashton Villa for fun.
NatalieMay 19, 2011
Ashton Villa is no longer open for tours, only private events :-(
Steven KelleyOctober 22, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Relax & enjoy
Billy WulschnerOctober 9, 2011
This is a beatyful place

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