The McFaddin-Ward House
Historic House Museum in Beaumont, Texas
The McFaddin-Ward House Museum wants to show our love for area teachers and administrators at our Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour! Join us on Thursday, July 31, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center (located at 1906 Calder Avenue in Beaumont) for great food, drinks, and door prizes. The first 50 attendees will …
The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department will offer “Speak Your Spark: Journaling for Confidence & Creativity,” a free Homeschool Workshop for ages 8 – 12, on Tuesday, September 9, from 10 …
The McFaddin-Ward House invites senior adults (65+) to join in our “Gentle Hues: Exploring Watercolors' Calming Beauty” Craft & Share Workshop on Tuesday, September 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Ave. in Beaumont). A local artist will walk attendees through the basic steps of capturing nature …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House Museum for “Howard Hughes and the Creation of Modern Hollywood,” a free public lecture presented by Jeffrey Richardson on Thursday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont). Howard Hughes was an aviator, industrialist, and eccentric, but he was also the most important …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House Museum for “Stories of the 1900 Galveston Storm: What We Have Learned,” a free public lecture presented by Shelly Kelly, followed by community storm plan updates from Judge Jeff Branick, on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont). Kelly, an independent …
The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department will offer “Kick it Right! Kickball Skills & Sportsmanship,” a free Homeschool Workshop for ages 8 – 12, on Tuesday, October 14, on the McFaddin-Ward House lawn (1906 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Come one, come all: let’s play kickball! Students will learn the basics of kickball …
The McFaddin-Ward House Museum invites senior adults (65+) to join in our “Picture Perfect: Mastering Your Cellphone Camera” Craft & Share Workshop on Tuesday, October 28, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Ave. in Beaumont). Learn how to capture cell phone pics that will make all your …
Join us for the annual McFaddin-Ward House Museum Holiday Photo Shoot on Sunday, November 9, from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. This family-friendly opportunity is free and open to the community! Photos will be taken inside the historic home in the grand Entrance Hall, with the stunning staircase beautifully draped in festive décor as your …
The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department will offer “Brushstroke Explorers,” a free Homeschool Workshop for ages 8 – 12, on Tuesday, November 11, on the McFaddin-Ward House lawn (1906 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. A local artist will give insight into painting basics and teach students how to capture nature in watercolor. There …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House Museum for “Lost, Unknown, and Then Found: The Great Museum of the Sea,” a free public lecture presented by James Delgado on Thursday, Nov. 13, at …
The McFaddin-Ward House Museum invites senior adults (65+) to join in our “A Joyful Advent: Wreath Making” Craft & Share Workshop on Tuesday, November 18, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. …
The McFaddin-Ward House invites the community to delight in the splendor, sounds, and spirit of the season at its annual admission-free Holiday Open House Weekend on Saturday, Dec. 6, and Sunday, Dec. 7, from 5-7 p.m. Guests will enjoy festive refreshments, live music, carolers, and Santa’s Craft Workshop with children’s activities at the museum’s Visitor …