Juneteenth Monument at Ashton Villa
The statue, located at a mansion-turned-emancipation museum, honors Galveston’s history as the birthplace of Juneteenth.

📜 Monument honoring Texas State Representative Al Edwards, located at Ashton Villa, a civil-rights museum.
🔍 Honors Galveston’s history as the birthplace of Juneteenth.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore a civil-rights museum
🇺🇸 Learn about Juneteenth history
🚶‍ Witness a significant historical site
🎉 Experience annual Juneteenth celebrations

Tips

📍 The official Juneteenth state historical plaque is at the nearby Osterman Building.
📅 Annual prayer breakfast and reenactment of General Order No. 3 held at Ashton Villa.

🅿️ Parking

Street parking available on Broadway Avenue J.

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