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SUMMARY:The Bettie Ball at the 1859 Ashton Villa
DESCRIPTION:Galveston Historical Foundation is turning the page and turning up the charm with The Bettie Ball. Held at the 1859 Ashton Villa\, 2328 Broadway\, this new Mardi Gras! kickoff keeps the spirit of our beloved Menardi Gras! while turning up the revelry. You’re invited to join the bold costumes\, historic settings\, can’t-miss cocktails\, and new surprises worthy of one of the island’s favorite bonnes vivantes\, Bettie Brown. Same joyful chaos\, same reason to dress to impress\, same unforgettable night…just with a new crown jewel. \nEvery room inside this historic landmark will hold an experience. From tarot card readings to sketch artists and more\, you’re encouraged to explore and enjoy! Tickets are $40 per person ($50 per person with the VIP medallion add-on) and include beer\, wine\, and two complimentary French 75 cocktails. A food truck will be available on-site.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/the-bettie-ball-at-the-1859-ashton-villa
LOCATION:1859 Ashton Villa\, 2328 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, 77550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace
DESCRIPTION:Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits\, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours feature Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico. Tickets are limited to 20 total guests and are $40 per person. \nBuilt of stone and steel for the railroad magnate Walter Gresham and his family\, this famous house was designed by Nicholas Clayton\, Galveston’s premier Victorian-era architect. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded-Age extravagance and is listed by the U. S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark. The Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours are the best opportunity the public has to view all floors of the historic property.
URL:https://www.galvestonhistory.org/event/basement-to-attic-tours-of-the-1892-bishops-palace/2026-01-17
LOCATION:1892 Bishop’s Palace\, 1402 Broadway Avenue J\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States
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