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McFaddin-Ward Historic House Museum

The McFaddin-Ward House

Historic House Museum in Beaumont, Texas

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    • Podcast: 1906 McFaddin Ave
      • Episode 1 – Apron Strings: Ties to the Past
      • Episode 2 – A Merry McFaddin Christmas
      • Episode 3 – Continuing the Conversation Beyond Black History Month: The Complexities of Race in Texas 1830 – 1877
      • Episode 4: Continuing the Conversation: Staff Life at the McFaddin-Ward House
      • Episode 5: Continuing the Conversation: The Story of Charlton-Pollard
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The McFaddin-Ward House Museum

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McFaddin-Ward House

The McFaddin-Ward House was built in 1905-1906 in the distinctive Beaux-Arts Colonial style. The building and its furnishings reflect the lifestyle of the prominent family which lived in the house for 75 years.

The museum features admission-free tours of the historic home, educational programming, year-round events, a Carriage House exhibit, and gardens.

Mission Statement

In the spirit of fostering community responsibility and life-long learning, the mission of the McFaddin-Ward House is to engage its resources and exceptional collection for preservation and education, specifically:

  1. To maintain, protect, and conserve the McFaddin-Ward House so that it is enhanced and unimpaired for future generations; and
  2. To preserve, interpret and share the legacy of the McFaddin family, and their contributions to the economic, social, and cultural history of Beaumont and the Texas Gulf Coast.

Vision Statement

The McFaddin-Ward House will be a continuing source of inspiration and education, known and sustained for its exhibitions, programs, and partnerships that encourage life-long learning, inspire an appreciation for the past, and encourage commitment for future civic engagement.

Board Members

Leslie Wilson, President
Lane Wilson, Vice-President
Martha Hicks, Secretary
Roy Steinhagen, Treasurer
Gene Ann Liese
Mitch Smith

*Ida McFaddin Pyle, Board Vice-President Emeritus

Meet The Staff

Jeffrey Richardson

Executive Director

Executive Director Jeffrey Richardson has an extensive background in museum management and historic preservation.

Jeffrey Richardson

Executive Director

Executive Director Jeffrey Richardson has an extensive background in museum management and historic preservation.

Arlene Christiansen

Assistant Director

Arlene Christiansen

Assistant Director

Victoria Tamez

Curator of Collections

Victoria Tamez

Curator of Collections

Jennifer Lowrance

Director of Educational Programming

Jennifer Lowrance

Director of Educational Programming

Bel Morian

Public Programming Director

Bel Morian

Public Programming Director

Tim Evans

Facilities Manager

Tim Evans

Facilities Manager

Sarah Parker

Communications/Marketing Manager

Sarah Parker

Communications/Marketing Manager

Katherine McAtee

Assistant Curator/Registrar

Katherine McAtee

Assistant Curator/Registrar


Visitor Center

1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77701 | 409-832-2134

Administration

725 Third Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701-1629 | 409-832-1906

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