The McFaddin-Ward House
Historic House Museum in Beaumont, Texas
Ivan Schwartz is the founder and director of StudioEIS, a sculpture and design studio based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in classical figurative sculpture and visual storytelling with …
Beth Carver Wees is Curator Emerita, The American Wing, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where for 20 years she has overseen the collections of American silver, jewelry, and other metalwork. She holds degrees in art history from Smith College and the Williams College Graduate Program in the History of Art. Her exhibition Jewelry for …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House for “Texas Fossil Finds: Following the Journey from Dig to the Museum,” a free public lecture presented by Andre LuJan on Thursday, Oct. 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (located at 1906 Calder Avenue, in Beaumont). Professional paleontologist Andre LuJan will take us on an exciting …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House and the Lamar University Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast for a unique outdoor event exploring the history and narrative of Swamp Pop music on Friday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m. on the museum’s lawn (located at 1906 McFaddin Avenue, in Beaumont). The evening …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House for “Entertaining at the White House with Time Honored Holiday Traditions,” a free public lecture presented by Jennifer B. Pickens on Thursday, Nov. 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (located at 1906 Calder Avenue in Beaumont). White House historian, and first ladies expert, Jennifer B. Pickens …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House for “Restoration and Operations of the World-Famous Big Boy Engine,” a free public lecture presented by Ed Dickens on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 6:30 p.m. in …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House for “The Artistry of Ranching Leatherwork, Silver and Saddlery,” a free public lecture presented by Troy West on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House for “WWII Lessons and Legacies: The National WWII Museum’s Arsenal of Democracy Exhibit and Manufacturing Victory for the Allies,” a free public lecture presented by Dr. …
RESCHEDULED: Join the McFaddin-Ward House for “USA vs Art Thieves: True Tales from the FBI's Real Indiana Jones,” a free public lecture presented by retired FBI agent Robert Wittman on Friday, May 17, at 10 a.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (located at 1906 Calder Avenue in Beaumont). One of the most famous …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House for “The Washington National Cathedral: A Testament in Stone to Craftsmanship and Artistry,” a free public lecture presented by Kevin Eckstrom on Thursday, Sep. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (located at 1906 Calder Avenue in Beaumont). Washington National Cathedral Chief Public Affairs Officer Kevin Eckstrom …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House for “A Stitch in Time: Historic Textiles for Museums, Movies and Designers,” a free public lecture presented by Rabbit Goody on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (located at 1906 Calder Avenue in Beaumont). Internationally known textile historian, designer and master weaver Rabbit Goody …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House for “On The Neches with MARAD and The Reserve Fleet: MARAD Operations in the Western Gulf Gateway,” a free public lecture presented by Brian Hill on …
