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Celebrating Freedom with Juneteenth

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day and Liberation Day, is celebrated on the 19th of June. Ashton Villa, Galveston, Texas.

Southern Reverie

From Fur Trader to Founder of Galveston, Texas: Michel B. Menard and The 1838 Menard House

The Menard House is the oldest surviving structure in Galveston, Texas. Built in 1838 by Michel Branamour Menard, the Greek Revival home...

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Ashton Villa: 1859 Brick Mansion Stands Strong in Galveston, Texas

Ashton Villa was the first brick mansion in Galveston and one of the first brick homes to be built in the state of Texas. The brick walls...