Menard House — Attraction in Galveston

One of the founders of the City of Galveston, Michel B. Menard arrived in Texas in 1829. He was born near Montreal in 1805. The Menard house, built in 1838, is in the Greek revival style. The furniture and furnishings, with few exceptions, all date from the first half of the 19th century (1800-1850s). They are of the federal, empire, regency, Biedermeier, and William IV styles, as interpreted by American, English, French and German artisans. Carpets, drapes and upholstery fabrics are reproductions appropriate for the period 1830-1850. Michel Menard died in 1856 and his descendants occupied the house until 1879. In 1880, the house was bought by Edwin N. Ketchum. Ketchum was police chief during the 1900 Storm. The Ketchum family owned the home until the 1970s. During the early 1990s, the house was in such disrepair, it was threatened with demolition by the City of Galveston. The house and property were donated to Galveston Historical Foundation in 2016 and is available for...

VERY disappointed...I wanted to see this house so bad...couldn't tell if it was open or not...all gates closed. Surrounded by about 12 homeless people...I drove around the block 5 times, down an alley, couldn't find a way in. Not really understanding the draw for the homeless, except there was a church down the block with tables out front...it might have been "mission day" NOTHING online about tickets or any information for the...

Beautiful home of one of the signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence, and one of the founders of the city of Galveston, Michel B Menard. Built in 1838 in Greek Revival style, it is the oldest home on the island. We weren't able to find a way to visit the interior of the home; maybe can be visited by appointment through the...