All the China
The McFaddin-Ward China Collection The McFaddin women adored china. Mamie McFaddin Ward and her mother Ida owned some thirty-six sets! Not all were dinnerware, however. They included breakfast, tea, and …
Sign Up for Etiquette Class Today!
Manners Matter Etiquette Class If you don’t think minding your manners is important these days, think again! The McFaddins were well known for their hospitality, graciousness, and the way they …
2017 Summer Camp Registration Begins TODAY
Thoroughly Modern McFaddins Our summer camp for kids is back this year July 25th-27th. This year’s theme centers around the “latest” technology available to the McFaddins after they moved into …
McFaddin-Ward House Rolls Out New Season
The McFaddin-Ward House doesn’t mess around when it comes to funky ideas for its Lecture Series. The 2017 Season includes programs with subjects ranging from bad art to antique guns. …
Eggnog Evening and Open House Unite
The McFaddin-Ward House is combining two of its most popular events: Eggnog Evening and Open House. For years, the historic house museum has held the two events on separtate days, …
McFaddin-Ward House Features Film Documentary
The Pastel Poet Rides of the Texas Plains Rides Again The McFaddin-Ward House takes its 2016 Lecture Series on the road this month with a film documentary about forgotten artist …
Glitter and Gleam: Selections from our Reserve Collection
Current Visitor Center Exhibit Ida Caldwell McFaddin and her daughter Mamie McFaddin-Ward inherited certain fashion accessories, but they also followed the trends of their respective times. Clothing and accessories from 1880 …
Odom Academy Visits Museum
More than 250 Odom Academy students descended by the busloads on the McFaddin-Ward House this month. The middle schoolers were here for an annual visit and a Texas History lesson on …
Antiques Road Show Expert to Speak Here
If you love antiques at the McFaddin-Ward House, chances are you’ve heard of Antiques Road Show. Items in our collection would be dream-finds on the popular PBS Series where Average …