The McFaddin-Ward House
Historic House Museum in Beaumont, Texas
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McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United StatesYOU 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 …
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Art Greats of Southeast Texas Lecture
McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United StatesThe 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 …
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Calling All Campers!
McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United StatesMCFADDIN-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 …
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FREE MOVIE NIGHT EVENT!
McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United StatesFREE MOVIE NIGHT continues with THE INTERN. Anne Hathaway and Robert DeNiro star in this adorable comedy about starting over.
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Manners Matter for Kids – CLASS IS NOW FULL
McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United StatesTHIS 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, …
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION
McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United StatesSPECIAL 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 …
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JAMES EVANS SPEAKS ON PHOTOGRAPHING THE BIG BEND
McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United StatesJames 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 …
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Film Documentary – Artist Frank Reaugh
McFaddin-Ward House Features Film Documentary The McFaddin-Ward House takes its 2016 Lecture Series on the road this month with a film documentary about forgotten artist Frank Reaugh. Experts consider Reaugh …
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Free Lecture: Tiffany Art Glass Expert to Speak at Museum
McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United StatesTiffany Art Glass The McFaddin-Ward House is proud to bring a Tiffany Art Glass expert to its 2016 Lecture Series. Paul Doros authored a book called The Art Glass of Louis Comfort Tiffany describing some of the artist's most celebrated pieces. He will speak about Tiffany at an upcoming lecture on September 22 at the …
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Free Lecture: The Essence of Tom Lea
McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United StatesWho is Tom Lea? Painter. Life Magazine War Artist. War correspondent. Author. Romantic. Friend. Texan Tom Lea lived a long, illustrious life to the age of 93. Despite his accomplishments, Tom Lea was largely unknown outside Texas when he died on January 29, 2001. His work had taken him to every continent, but he always …
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Fall Picnic and Outdoor Movie
McFaddin-Ward House 1906 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, TX, United StatesTHE THEME IS HALLOWEEN FOR THE ANNUAL FALL PICNIC! STEP INSIDE THE FENCE to our Annual Fall Picnic and Outdoor Movie! EVERYONE is invited to this All-Community Affair. The theme is HALLOWEEN, so come dressed in your favorite costume and we'll trick or treat on the grounds. Bring candy to share, lawn chairs, blankets, tables, …
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