The McFaddin-Ward House
Historic House Museum in Beaumont, Texas
Forensic Artist and Sculptor, Amanda Danning, returns to Beaumont with tales of the doomed La Salle Expedition into Texas. Her lecture focuses on three skulls found among the remains of early French settlers at Fort St. Louis. Danning reveals how her skull reconstructions are helping solve true mysteries of history. Last year's event saw a …
Chances are, the reason you're reading this is because you LOVE historic homes, right? Or maybe you simply like our free lectures and receptions. Regardless, we have a special evening planned with a very entertaining speaker. Please join us as we welcome historic house museum director, Dan Hartman, who will take us on a "tour" of the …
The Orphan Train has gained much publicity recently with a best selling novel and a movie in the works. But few know what the phenomenon really meant for the historical landscape of our country. The orphan train was the largest child migration ever seen. More than 250, 000 orphans and unwanted children were taken out …
Yoga Mondays are back with a cool Kick-Off Event. Come yoga with LoveYoga's Tiffany Maloney, get in the grass and stretch to beautiful music. Bring your own WATER!!!! $10 FOR ADULTS/ $5 FOR STUDENTS WITH ID. Pay at the gate. Cash, please. All levels welcome. No yoga experience necessary. Bring friends and enjoy our house. …
YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL FIND! ADVENTURES IN COLLECTING ANTIQUES, PORCELAIN, POTTERY, AND GLASS The 2016 McFaddin-Ward House Lecture Series continues with a special evening of antiques. If you love collecting old objects, you won't want to miss this presentation. Antique, Art, Pottery, Porcelain, and Glass expert, David Lackey, brings his knowledge and talent to the …
The art scene in Southeast Texas is alive and well. Does that surprise you? For more than a century, great masters have lived among us, leaving behind brilliant works and respected reputations. We at the McFaddin-Ward House are proud to keep legacies alive through education and community events. This month is no exception as our …
MCFADDIN-WARD HOUSE KID'S CAMP IS BACK FOR 2016 AND BETTER THAN EVER! CLASSES ARE LIMITED, SO SIGN UP TODAY. THREE DIFFERENT CAMPS, THREE DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES FOR AGES 8 TO 12: June 22, "McFaddin Round-Up" - Howdy, Partner! Ranching is in the McFaddin Family blood. Find out about ranch life, both work and play. Meet animals and learn about …
FREE MOVIE NIGHT continues with THE INTERN. Anne Hathaway and Robert DeNiro star in this adorable comedy about starting over.
THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL WHICH FORK DO I USE? / DON'T TALK WITH YOUR MOUTH FULL! / EXACTLY HOW DO I FOLD THIS NAPKIN??? The McFaddins were all about social graces and minding their manners. Come to the McFaddin-Ward House this summer for lessons! Get tips on conducting yourself at the table, proper conversation, introductions, …
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Ragtime and Riches: Music and Dance in the Teens By the nineteenth century teens, even the upper class had warmed to the tuneful sounds of Ragtime. In response, people took up "one stepping" and "Waltzing" to the beat of this newest musical fad. Discover how Ragtime came to characterize the rising energy of …
James Evans, Big Bend photographer, comes to the McFaddin-Ward House sharing his wit, humor, and life's work capturing images of the formidable Big Bend, Texas. Evans fell in love with the Big Bend on a hiking trip 28 years ago, so he set up camp...permanently. He's been taking stunning pictures ever since, has authored two …