The McFaddin-Ward House
Historic House Museum in Beaumont, Texas
Join the McFaddin-Ward House and the Tyrrell Historical Library Association on July 23rd for a captivating lecture from Andrew J. Torget, a historian and professor at the University of North Texas. His presentation centers around his new book, Seeds of Empire: Cotton, Slavery, and the Transformation of the Texas Borderlands. Seeds of Empire tells the …
It's back! Mondays at the Museum is back for another season. The last Monday of each month, head to the McFaddin-Ward House East Lawn for class with the folks from LoveYoga. All levels welcome. $10 suggested donation. BYO-mat.
Save the date for this year's summer camp! More details to come on activities. For now: July 28th, 29th, and 30th. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ages 8 through 12. $20 per child. Signups starting in May. Stay tuned for more information, coming soon!
Don’t miss the story of Lovey Marie Guillory and her ancestors, a unique and intimate story of one African American family through particularly dramatic periods of triumph and turmoil in American history. Lovey Marie Guillory’s book tells the story of her family —one of the prominent “free black” or Creole families in Louisiana— through seven …
Starring Cary Grant and Rosalin Russell, "His Girl Friday" is often called one of the best screwball comedies ever. Made in 1940, this film appears on all sorts of "Best Of" lists. And you can see it for free at the McFaddin-Ward House! This movie is free and open to the public, popcorn and drinks …
It's back! Mondays at the Museum is back for another season. The last Monday of each month, head to the McFaddin-Ward House East Lawn for class with the folks from LoveYoga. All levels welcome. $10 suggested donation. BYO-mat.
Another free movie night, another legendary Hollywood movie. Released after its star's untimely death, "Rebel Without A Cause" is the classic tale of suburban disillusioned youth, starring James Dean. This movie is free and open to the public, popcorn and drinks included! Doors open at 6, the movie starts at 6:30.
Wine is considered by many one of the greatest pleasures in life. But in today’s wine aisle, there are an overwhelming number of options. Join the McFaddin-Ward House and Brandon Head, a representative for Noble Vines out of Lodi, California, for a look a look inside the bottle and beyond. On September 17th, we’ll host …
It's back! Mondays at the Museum is back for another season. The last Monday of each month, head to the McFaddin-Ward House East Lawn for class with the folks from LoveYoga. All levels welcome. $10 suggested donation. BYO-mat.
Made on a shoestring budget, "Teenagers from Outer Space" is a "classic" B-movie. Made in 1959, this science fiction film falls squarely in the "so bad it's good" category. A fun alternative to other Halloween movie, this is a movie night the whole family can attend. This movie is free and open to the public, …
Please join us for our fall community picnic on October 15th! Bring the whole family, spread out on the lawn, enjoy some live music, and pack a picnic. The Port Arthur Playboys will be offering the live entertainment this go 'round, so bring your dancing shoes! And this year, we're adding an outdoor movie! After …
Stuff. We all collect it, we all buy it, and we all love it. Join us October 22nd for a lecture all about “Stuff,” featuring Carey Maloney, an award-winning architect and designer. Learn how to collect, decorate with, and more about the unique backstory behind the world’s wonderful and unusual things. Featured in the New …
