Villa Finale
The First National Trust Historic Site in Texas

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Walter Mathis received an award from the San Antonio Conservation Society in 1976 for his work on the Ellis Meusebach Home at 414 King William Street (above).  This is just one of fourteen properties on Villa Finale's cell phone audio tour.

Villa Finale's Inaugural Guide Training

All sessions will be held Saturdays from 10am - Noon.  Go to the "Get Involved" section for more information.


Tours of Villa Finale

Villa Finale will open for public tours on October 2, 2010.  For admission prices, tour days and times, click here.

Cell Phone Audio Tour - NOW AVAILABLE!
The King William Homes of Preservationist Walter Mathis

Villa Finale is proud to introduce its first cell phone audio tour, The King William Homes of Preservationist Walter Mathis.  The tour, supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, provides historic information and restoration details of each of the homes restored by Walter Mathis in the King William National Historic District.  The cell phone tour is free - callers need only use their own cell plan minutes. 

People interested in experiencing the tour can pick up a complimentary cell tour card at the Villa Finale Visitor Center (additional locations coming soon).  The rack card provides the tour's phone number, a map of the neighborhood, and general instructions.

Villa Finale would like to thank our King William neighbors who graciously donated their voices to this project, and Amy Unger for researching the properties and providing many of the original scripts.

Spanish version of the cell phone tour coming soon!  Check back for details.


Access the tour through your mobile web!  Click here

Watch the video below for more information on how you can take the tour!