Jenny in the skies of Texas
By Sam Daleo Read the full September issue of Viewpoints. On April 6, 1917, the U.S. declared war on Germany and officially entered World War I. American forces were not …
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Collections Corner: Love, Madness and Secrets Kept
By Michelle Cate Read the full September issue of Viewpoints. This graceful porcelain amphora-shaped urn displayed in the McFaddin-Ward House parlor is a great example of Rococo Revival decorative art. …
Viewpoints from the Visitor Center
By: Becky Fertitta Read the full September issue of Viewpoints. As I write this edition of “Viewpoints from the Visitor Center,” I feel that summer has really flown by. Maybe …
Summer Interns Conclude Projects, Open Exhibits
The McFaddin-Ward House Museum’s summer interns, Arthur Garrison and Kayla Ross will present their research on Wednesday, August 7 at 10 a.m. in the museum visitor center. Interns are required …
Victory Garden Flourishes
If you haven’t visited the museum’s teaching garden lately, it has really come along over the last couple of months. When we completed the expansion project back in late March, …
A Weekend-Worth of Fun~All Before Lunch on Saturday
Looking for ways to spend your weekend? We came up with three fun outings you can do all before lunch on Saturday. There is no shortage of things to do …
Viewpoints Wins First Place at Press Club Awards Banquet
We are thrilled to announce that our quarterly newsletter, Viewpoints, won first place in the Press Club of Southeast Texas 2013 Excellence in Media contest! Viewpoints is a collaboration of …
Summertime Traditions: When the Living Was Easy
By Judy Linsley Read the full June 2013 issue of Viewpoints. Summer brings hot, humid weather to Southeast Texas. In the days before air conditioning, Beaumonters were forced to adapt their …
The Flying Royals
By Sam Daleo Read the full June 2013 issue of Viewpoints. What do a Ford tri-motor airplane and a typewriter have in common? If the typewriter is the Royal portable …