Holiday Photo Shoot
2026-11-08 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 McFaddin, Beaumont TX, 1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, TX, 77705, United States
Join us for the annual McFaddin-Ward House Museum Holiday Photo Shoot on Sunday, November 8, from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. This family friendly opportunity is admission-free!
Photos will be taken inside the house in front of the grand Entrance Hall, with the stunning staircase beautifully draped in festive décor as your backdrop. A staff photographer will take up to three photos of each group or individual using your personal device (digital camera or cell phone).
No reservations are required—photo sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon arrival, please register at the Visitor Center (1906 Calder Ave., Beaumont) to secure your spot.
Create a one-of-a-kind holiday memory at the McFaddin-Ward House Museum and take home a keepsake you’ll treasure for years to come!

Homeschool Workshop – Crack the Code
2026-11-10 10:00 - 11:30 | McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center, 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, 77701, United States
The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department will offer “Crack the Code,” a free Homeschool Workshop for ages 8 – 12, on Tuesday, November 10, in the Museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Ave. in Beaumont) from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Students will dive into the secret messages of Morse code, learning the history of Morse code and trying their hand at creating and sending their own messages.
Registration is not required, but seating is limited.
**Please note: This is not a drop off event. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

McFaddin-Ward House Museum Lecture Series Presents “America 250: A Beaumont History” by Judith Walker Linsley
2026-11-12 18:30 - 20:00 | McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center, 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, 77701, United States
Join the McFaddin-Ward House Museum for “America 250: A Beaumont History,” a free public lecture presented by Judith Walker Linsley on Thursday, November 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont).
In commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, Linsley, a sixth-generation Southeast Texan and local historian, will explore the fascinating story of Beaumont, beginning with the indigenous Ishak people and traveling through the Texas Revolution, 1901 Spindletop oil boom, and technological and industrial expansions leading up to the modern day.
For nearly four decades, Linsley has been a member of the McFaddin-Ward House Museum staff, serving in a range of roles in interpretation, education, curation, and research, including her current role as research assistant. She has also conducted more than 100 oral history interviews for the Museum.
A Lamar University alumna with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Master of Arts in History, Linsley served as the second director of Lamar’s Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast and has been an adjunct instructor of both Texas and U.S. history at Lamar.
She has co-authored three books, including the award-winning Giant Under the Hill: A History of the Spindletop Oil Discovery at Beaumont, Texas, in 1901 (2002) and The McFaddin-Ward House (1992), and numerous historical articles.
McFaddin-Ward House Museum lectures are admission-free and open to the public, but space is limited. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, call 409-832-2134.
For those unable to attend, the full lecture will be available for viewing on the Museum YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@mcfaddinwardhouse), Facebook (facebook.com/McFaddinWardHouse), and website (mcfaddin-ward.org/about/videos) after the event.
The lecture is part of Southeast Texas 250, a regional initiative to commemorate the U.S. Semiquincentennial celebration. Led by the Beaumont Heritage Society, Southeast Texas 250 brings together museums, historical organizations, schools, civic groups, and local governments throughout the region to celebrate the people, places, and stories that have shaped Southeast Texas and its role in the broader American story.

Craft & Share Workshop for Adults – Wonderful Wax Works
2026-11-17 10:00 - 11:30 | McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center, 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, 77701, United States
The McFaddin-Ward House Museum invites adults (21+) to join in our “Wonderful Wax Works” Craft & Share Workshop on Tuesday, November 17, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Ave. in Beaumont).
Participants will learn to make air fresheners and soap.
There is no fee for this event.
Registration is not required, but seating is limited.

Music at the McFaddins’ Outdoor Concert Featuring The Golden Triangle Big Band
2026-11-19 18:30 - 20:00 | McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 McFaddin, Beaumont TX, 1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, TX, 77705, United States
Join us on Thursday, November 19 for Music at the McFaddins’ featuring The Golden Triangle Big Band. 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 Golden Triangle Big Band is an 18-piece jazz orchestra comprised of some of the most talented musicians in Southeast Texas. The band is dedicated to preserving the tradition of big band music and bringing it to life for audiences of all ages.
After debuting as a band in 2023, The Golden Triangle Big Band became a nonprofit organization in 2024. Their mission is to support jazz education and exposure to jazz music in the Southeast Texas area with FREE concerts.
Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and refreshments as they gather in the historic home’s gorgeous gardens to enjoy a great evening of live entertainment.
The event is admission-free and open to all ages.
In case of inclement weather, Music at the McFaddins’ will be cancelled.
For more information, call 409-832-2134.

Holiday Open House Weekend - Saturday, Dec. 5 Event
2026-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center, 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, 77701, United States
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. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6, 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 Center (1906 Calder Avenue in Beaumont) before making their way across the street to see the historic house shining with holiday cheer and twinkling lights.
Inside the home, visitors will tour a visual wonderland of magnificent holiday decorations throughout the first floor, while traditional Christmas music plays on the Music Room’s grand piano. This year’s holiday interpretation will allow guests to experience a McFaddin family open house party. Gorgeous gold, shining silver, and sparkling crystal light up the dining areas, while glamorous party clothes and other special items, like a vintage toy train, will be on display. Before departing, guests will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa on the front porch to complete the magic memories of the evening.
The event is admission-free and open to the public. For more information, call 409-832-2134.

Holiday Open House Weekend - Sunday, Dec. 6 Event
2026-12-06 17:00 - 19:00 | McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center, 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, 77701, United States

Homeschool Workshop – Christmas Past
2026-12-15 10:00 - 11:30 | McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center, 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, 77701, United States
The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department will offer “Christmas Past,” a free Homeschool Workshop for ages 8 – 12, on Tuesday, December 15, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont).
The holiday has seen many changes through the decades. Students will take a look back at what Christmas was like from 1900 – 1950. Participants will also enjoy a walk-through tour of the first floor of the historic home magnificently decorated for the holiday season.
Registration is not required, but seating is limited.
**Please note: This is not a drop off event. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

SOAR Family Day
2027-03-07 11:00 - 15:00 | McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, TX, 77701, United States
The McFaddin-Ward House Museum invites the community to its fifth annual SOAR Family Day on Sunday, March 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Museum’s grounds (1906 McFaddin Ave., Beaumont).
The admission-free, family-friendly event will feature a full afternoon of butterfly-related activities, including garden and butterfly related crafts, local artist Butterfly Art Garden display, butterfly ride-on bikes, butterfly performance artists, and booths from community partners and exhibitors. You can also choose from multiple food trucks or picnic on the lawn as you enjoy live music.
In case of inclement weather, SOAR Family Day will be cancelled.
For more information, call 409-832-2134 or visit mcfaddin-ward.org.
