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June 2022
Music in the Gardens: Jazz & Juleps
The McFaddin-Ward House invites the community to enjoy its beautiful grounds while enjoying live music with its free springtime Music in the Garden series. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, drinks, and food as they gather on the historic home’s lawn to listen to varying tunes. Rounding off the series will be “Jazz & Juleps,” spotlighting Jimmy Simmons & Friends on Thursday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m. Gates will open at 6 p.m. In case of inclement weather, Music…
Find out more »Movies by the Decade: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Join the McFaddin-Ward House on the lawn for Movies by the Decade, a free summer series showcasing films of yesteryear. The first movie night will be on Thursday, June 23 featuring the 30s film Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. The gates will open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, food, and drink as they gather on the historic home’s lawn. In case of inclement weather, the event will be…
Find out more »Ranching Round-Up Summer Camp: Week One
Ranching Round-Up Summer Camp is a fun and educational three-day summer camp held on the grounds of the historic McFaddin-Ward House Museum. Campers, ages 8-12, experience another period in Texas history while performing hands-on activities related to this year's theme of ranching. Activities include: *Arts & Crafts *Ranch Work Demonstrations *Dancing & Music *Live-Animal Interactions *Object-Based Learning Experiences *Ranch Cooking Demonstrations *STEAM Activities (Activities subject to change.) Two weeks of summer camp are offered. Week 1: June…
Find out more »July 2022
Movies by the Decade: Citizen Kane
Join the McFaddin-Ward House on the lawn for Movies by the Decade, a free summer series showcasing films of yesteryear. The second movie night of the series will be on Thursday, July 7, featuring the 40s film Citizen Kane. The gates will open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, food, and drink as they gather on the historic home’s lawn. In case of inclement weather, the event will be…
Find out more »Movies by the Decade: Singin’ in the Rain
Join the McFaddin-Ward House on the lawn for Movies by the Decade, a free summer series showcasing films of yesteryear. The final movie night of the series will be on Thursday, July 21, featuring the 50s film Singin' in the Rain. The gates will open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, food, and drink as they gather on the historic home’s lawn. In case of inclement weather, the event…
Find out more »Ranching Round-Up Summer Camp: Week Two
Ranching Round-Up Summer Camp is a fun and educational three-day summer camp held on the grounds of the historic McFaddin-Ward House Museum. Campers, ages 8-12, experience another period in Texas history while performing hands-on activities related to this year's theme of ranching. Activities include: *Arts & Crafts *Ranch Work Demonstrations *Dancing & Music *Live-Animal Interactions *Object-Based Learning Experiences *Ranch Cooking Demonstrations *STEAM Activities (Activities subject to change.) Two weeks of summer camp are offered. Week 1:…
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