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 the early 1900’s. The morning included a stage play about a day in the life of the McFaddins, tours of the house, an art lesson, and several docent-led demonstrations of the family kitchen, house chores, Mamie’s school room, and childhood games. Close to 30 docents and staff were on hand to host the event which covered a three-day period.
stopped in pre-selected towns where people interested in taking a child would assemble. Children not chosen were put back on the train and many were shuttled from family to family and town to town. Until the release of a 1993 documentary on PBS’s The American Experience, these children’s stories were largely untold.
to public awareness through artistic performance and extends what has become a personal passion to touch people concerned about this profound human experience.
Dan Hartman says he is defined by three main passions: he loves Duluth, he loves public policy, and he loves history.
see parts of the house you’ve never seen before. Each tour is limited to six adults who sign up and can pay in advance. It starts at 10 a.m. and lasts until noon-ish. The cost is $20 per person. Experience our legendary hospitality with a light elegant brunch at the end of your tour!
Our summer camp for kids is back for another year! Scheduled for July 28th-30th, this year’s theme, “Growing Up McFaddin” centers around the McFaddin children –Mamie, Perry, and Caldwell– as they grew up in the home they called for many years.