Photographer includes McFaddin-Ward House on 16-year journey
Carol Highsmith is on a journey, one that she says will last for most of the rest of her life. The DC-based photographer is taking 16 years to visit every …
Looking for a summer internship?
The McFaddin-Ward House, an AAM accredited historic house museum in Beaumont, Texas, is offering a paid summer internship in its collections and education department. Built 1905-1906, the Beaux-Arts Colonial mansion …
Lively Tableware — Past Visitor Center Exhibit
The McFaddins collected a lot over their years spent in the house, including many pieces destined for the two dining areas of the home.If you’ve visited the museum, you’ve seen …
The McFaddins kept their Christmas traditions alive
By Judith Linsley Read the full December issue of Viewpoints. In her book, Emyl Jenkins’ Southern Christmas, the author gives two reasons for the rich Christmas traditions in the South. First, …
Conferences and Lectures and Projects, Oh My!
By Allen Lea Read the full December issue of Viewpoints. Whew! Where has this year gone? For some, it was just another year to scratch through on the calendar, but for …
Pink Pearls in the Pink Parlor
By Sam Daleo Read the full December issue of Viewpoints. In October of 1985, the McFaddin-Ward House was being transformed into a museum. Part of this transformation involved the cleaning of …
Another Point of View
By Arlene Christiansen Read the full December issue of Viewpoints. This past October, Becky Fertitta and I were fortunate to be allowed to attend the Mountain Plains Museum Association’s annual meeting …
Bob’s Santas
By Michelle Cate Read the full December issue of Viewpoints. A charming vintage collection of Santas will be on display at the Visitor Center this winter season. They are on loan …
Viewpoints from the Visitor Center
By Becky Fertitta Read the full December issue of Viewpoints. The McFaddin-Ward House is very fortunate to have a remarkable group of approximately 65 adult volunteers, who are committed …