The McFaddin-Ward House
Historic House Museum in Beaumont, Texas
The McFaddin-Ward House wants to show our love for area teachers and administrators at our Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour! Join us on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center (located at 1906 Calder Avenue in Beaumont) for great food, drinks, and door prizes. Attendees will receive a special teacher swag bag …
The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department will offer a Johnny Appleseed Homeschool Workshop for ages 5-18 on Tuesday, September 10, from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the museum's Visitor Center (1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont). Participants will explore the legendary Tall Tale of Johnny Appleseed and enjoy age-appropriate STEAM activities. Ages 5 – 10 years old …
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 …
The McFaddin-Ward House invites senior adults (65+) to join in a Craft & Share Workshop on Wednesday, September 25 from 10-11:30 a.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 …
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 …
Bring your treasured textiles to the McFaddin-Ward House on Friday, October 11, for review and identification by historic textile expert Rabbit Goody from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the …
The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department will offer a Civic Engagement Homeschool Workshop for ages 5-18 on Tuesday, October 15, from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the museum's Visitor Center (1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont). Participants will learn about the importance of civic engagement and voting, explore how to research election candidates and enjoy hands-on themed …
Join us on Friday, October 18 for a night of great jazz during Music at the McFaddins’ featuring Jimmy Simmons and Friends. A member of the faculty and leadership team at Lamar University for more than four decades and President Emeritus of the university, Simmons is an accomplished musician and talented orchestra leader with an …
Join us on Friday, Nov. 1 for a night of great tunes during Music at the McFaddins’ featuring legendary Swamp Pop musician Jivin’ Gene Bourgeois and Eazy. As a teenager, Port Arthur native Gene Bourgeois – aka Jivin’ Gene – helped to invent the new genre music cooked up from a virtual gumbo of influences: …
The McFaddin-Ward House invites senior adults (65+) to join in a Craft & Share Workshop on Thursday, November 7 from 10-11:30 a.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Ave. in Beaumont). Participants are encouraged to share special memories and fellowship while creating festive, holiday-themed crafts. There is no fee for this event. Reservations …
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 Thursday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (located at 1906 Calder Avenue in Beaumont). Brian Hill, director of the …
The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department will offer an Oral History Homeschool Workshop for ages 5-18 on Tuesday, November 19, from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the museum's Visitor Center (1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont). Participants will explore how collecting, preserving and sharing oral histories passes knowledge from one generation to the next and enhances our …
