Become a McFaddin-Ward House Volunteer!
Have you ever thought about becoming a volunteer at the McFaddin-Ward House Museum? Now is your chance! We have opportunities for ages 13 and up. All you need is an …
Fair Park Deco: A Lecture By David Bush
Mark your calendar for our next free event at the McFaddin-Ward House. Join us for a fascinating lecture by David Bush to learn about Dallas’ 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition and …
Feeding the Soul: The Victory Garden gets a Facelift, New Focus
By Carol Cuccio The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but …
McFaddin-Ward House Victory Garden
Here’s a sneak peek at what we’ve been working on in the McFaddin-Ward House Victory Garden. Be sure to stay tuned for more photos. We are looking forward to spring! — with Carol J. …
Happy Valentines Day
In celebration, we wanted to share another fun postcard from the museum’s collection. Mamie McFaddin received this postcard from an anonymous admirer in 1909; and featured Buster Brown and his …
Valentine Greeting
While planning for last week’s Valentine event, we sorted through our collection of McFaddin family postcards in our archives for vintage inspiration. We have many that were sent to family …
Vintage Valentine
We’re putting the finishing touches on tonight’s event, Vintage Valentine. Put on your festive frocks and come on down for an evening of fun! Everything starts at 6 p.m. You’re …
The Supporting Cast — The Carriage House Exhibit
In the early twentieth century, the wealthy employed large numbers of people to support their lifestyles. These working people were essential, both for their service, and for the status they …