Came from Maine with my sister..was excited to see the Ashton Villa as we had read so much about it. Was told that the Historical Society of Galveston is no longer allowing public tours. Very discouraging. Unless there is structural damage to the Ashton Villa it should be enjoyed by all. This is a large piece of history being denied... More

The tour guide provided so much information about the house and about the family that lived there. Favorite stories told were about Bettie Brown and surviving the "Great Hurricane". Loved it so much that I bought a book about Ms. Brown in the gift shop located at the house. More

We had a wonderful time touring this home. The guide told wonderful stories and was very interesting. You could really tell that he loved what he was doing. I liked that we got to tour the entire house and not just 'look into the rooms.' This is a MUST SEE if you go to Gallveston. More

I really enjoyed the tour of this home. The guide was a very good storyteller and really gave you a feel for how the prior residents lived. More

I wish to convay my thanks on a historical tour filled with informitive infomation.The mansion is a treasure of history spaning several countries as well as states in th US of A.Its value inhhistory alone in the Civil War makes it a landmark much less its history in Britonand Linengrad.The best room i viewed for its confort was the ladies... More