1859 Ashton Villa

In-person admission to Foundation Conversation lectures is FREE. Galveston Historical Foundation members receive complimentary access to livestreams and archive access to all presentations through their GalvestonHistory+ account. PRESENTATION OVERVIEW | The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. The recent COVID 19 pandemic reminded Americans how diseases can influence […]

CELEBRATE MOM AT THE 52ND ANNUAL GALVESTON HISTORIC HOMES TOUR Held in the gorgeous 1859 Ashton Villa, this festive brunch features individual seating for you and your group, a special gift for mothers, live music, and more. Tickets are available for brunch only or with a Homes Tour ticket. The brunch is open seating. If […]

A Revue Prevue Party with Drink, Music, Burlesque, and the World-Famous Bathing Beauties! Raise a glass to the 2026 Galveston Island Revue Weekend at the historic 1859 Ashton Villa. This vintage-inspired evening blends classic drinks, live music, a gambling parlour, and a wink of old-school glamour as we introduce the dazzling Bathing Beauties in style. […]

GHF’s Executive Director Dwayne Jones and outgoing president Clay Rogers will lead the 2026 GHF annual meeting on Friday, July 24 at 5:30 p.m. The event is held at the 1859 Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway, and will include complimentary beverages and gourmet hor d'oeuvres. The main order of business is the election of officers and […]