Ashton Villa
An 1859 Italianate red-brick mansion, historically tied to Juneteenth in Texas, now serving as a visitor center.
Ashton Villa stands at 2328 Broadway and was built in 1859. It is one of the earliest brick homes in Texas. On June 19, 1865, a Union army general read the emancipation order in Galveston, declaring freedom for enslaved people in Texas. The day later became the federal holiday Juneteenth. Each year, the area around the villa holds commemorative events, and the nearby open space features a large mural titled 'Absolute Equality.' The villa is now mainly used as an event venue and visitor information center. Interior access is limited, but you can admire the exterior on your way past.
Opening hours
Visitor center approx. 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Moody Mansion
- The Grand 1894 Opera House
- The Bryan Museum
- The Strand Historic District
- Galveston Railroad Museum
- Texas Seaport Museum & Tall Ship Elissa
- Hotel Galvez
- East End Historic District