Free Lecture

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United States

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 …

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Art Greats of Southeast Texas Lecture

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United States

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 …

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Calling All Campers!

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United States

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 …

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FREE MOVIE NIGHT EVENT!

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United States

FREE 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 States

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 …

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SPECIAL PRESENTATION

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United States

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, …

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JAMES EVANS SPEAKS ON PHOTOGRAPHING THE BIG BEND

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United States

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 …

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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 States

Tiffany 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 …

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Free Lecture: The Essence of Tom Lea

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United States

Who 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, …

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Fall Picnic and Outdoor Movie

McFaddin-Ward House 1906 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, TX, United States

THE 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 …

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Free Lecture: Great Houses of Havana

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United States

Inside Great Houses Hermes Mallea's book Take a tour inside Havana's Great Houses! American tourism was all but lost there until recently. With renewed diplomatic and economic ties to Cuba and increased plane flights to and from there, tourism is souring. Americans are getting a first look at some of the country's fabulous architecture. Through …

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