The McFaddin-Ward House
Historic House Museum in Beaumont, Texas
The McFaddin-Ward House Museum invites senior adults (65+) to join in our “Seashell Art” Craft & Share Workshop on Tuesday, June 3, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Ave. in Beaumont). We will make beautiful seashell keepsakes and talk about our favorite times at the beach over …
Put on your cowboy hats and get ready to adventure back in time to life on the McFaddin Ranch! Our popular Ranching Roundup Summer Camp is a fun-filled, three-day educational camp packed with exciting activities and unique learning experiences that immerse campers in life on the McFaddin Ranch in the early 1900s. Open to ages …
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 to 11:30 a.m. in the Museum’s Visitor Center (1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont). Students will learn about the importance of journaling for posterity as well as …
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 …
Join us on Friday, October 17 for an evening of fantastic sounds on our beautiful grounds at Music at the McFaddins’ Outdoor Concert Series featuring Jimmy Simmons and Friends. Gates open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the McFaddin-Ward House lawn (1906 McFaddin Ave., Beaumont). Simmons and his band will perform …
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 on Friday, November 7 for an evening of fantastic sounds on our beautiful grounds at Music at the McFaddins’ Outdoor Concert Series featuring Midlife Crisis. Gates open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the McFaddin-Ward House lawn (1906 McFaddin Ave., Beaumont). The band is a local favorite with a …
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 …