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 you intend to sit as a group, we recommend purchasing your tickets together in one order, and our staff will work to accommodate your group seating.

Tickets are non-refundable.

Event Menu:

Carving Station with Rosemary Garlic Pork Loin
Chicken Pasta with Basil Cream Sauce
Sausage links and Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
Cheese Grits
Roasted New Potatoes with Onion & Peppers
Fresh Fruit Display
Shrimp Salad
Broccoli Raisin Salad
Macaroni Pasta with Green Peas, Red Pepper & Celery
Yeast Rolls & Butter
Champagane, Mimosas, Tea, Water, Coffee

ABOUT THE 1859 ASHTON VILLA | Ashton Villa, built in 1859 in Galveston, Texas, is one of the first brick structures in the state and a notable example of Italianate architecture. Constructed by businessman James Moreau Brown, the grand three-story home features ornate cast-iron verandas, stately columns, and intricate interior details. The villa served as a symbol of wealth and resilience, surviving both the American Civil War and the devastating 1900 Galveston hurricane. Today, Ashton Villa stands as a historic landmark, offering insight into Galveston's rich cultural and architectural heritage.

ABOUT THE GALVESTON HISTORIC HOMES TOUR | Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural history through public tours of privately owned homes during its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour. Large, small, and everything in between, the 2026 tour will have something for everyone! In addition to the tours, the annual event features numerous special events, allowing guests unique experiences in many of the tour homes and historic sites across the island.

ABOUT GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION | Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) was formed as the Galveston Historical Society in 1871 and merged with a new organization formed in 1954 as a non-profit entity devoted to historic preservation and history in Galveston County. Over the last seventy years, GHF has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation, museum development, and heritage tourism. GHF embraces a broader vision of history and architecture that encompasses advancements in environmental and natural sciences and their intersection with historic buildings and coastal life, and continues to lead on local, state, and national levels with research-driven programs that build awareness of preservation’s role in cultural identity and stewardship across generations.