The McFaddin-Ward House
Historic House Museum in Beaumont, Texas
Join us for our next community picnic event and neighborhood tour! It's "Art in the Yard" at this year's picnic! Picnickers are invited to dine al fresco on the museum grounds and enjoy a relaxing evening while listening to the easy jazz sounds of "The Community Quartet." Bring your favorite art supplies or just a …
Join us for a free and spooky movie screening of "Bride of Frankenstein"! Thursday, October 24, 2013 6:30 p.m. Free and open to everyone! In this 1935 sequel to Frankenstein, Mary Shelly (played by Elsa Lanchester) reveals that the story didn't end at the windmill fire. In Bride of Frankenstein, Dr. Pretorius makes a friend for his …
Join us in celebrating Mamie McFaddin Ward’s 118th birthday! In celebration, the museum will be offering free tours from Tuesday, November 5 through Saturday, November 9, 2013. Tours are available at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Tour reservations are required. Details may be obtained by calling the visitor center at (409) …
Join us for our upcoming conference to learn the basics of conservation, from doing it yourself to hiring the best in the business. Conservation Savvy: From Expert to DIY November 7—9, 2013 We all have treasured objects in our possession--whether they are personal belongings passed down from loved ones, or priceless museum artifacts. Proper care …
You are invited to our free family photo day, Sunday, November 10, 2013 from noon to 3 p.m.! Have your photo taken in the museum! One day only! This is your once-a-year chance to dress up and have your family picture taken for holiday cards on the museum’s grand staircase! Bring your own camera, and …
Join us for our free movie screening of "We’re No Angels"! Thursday, December 12, 2013 6:30 p.m. Free and open to everyone! We’re No Angels is a 1955 Christmas comedy starring Humphrey Bogart, Peter Ustinov, and Aldo Ray as Joseph, Jules, and Albert—three convicts who just escaped from prison on Devil’s Island. The men stumble …
Join us at the McFaddin-Ward House Museum on Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 1-4 p.m., for a celebration of Christmas traditions at the annual Holiday Open House! Take a break from the busy holiday pace and bring the whole family for a chance to enjoy a simpler, more peaceful Christmastime. Tour the brightly-decorated first floor …
Come for a unique chance to see the museum at night at our eggnog evening! Start at the visitor center for tasty treats and eggnog then stroll over to the house for a self-guided tour. The event is free and open to the public. Call 832-1906 for details. See you there! Cyclists: Bring your bikes …
Join us for an exciting evening with Meredith Meuwly to learn about Fakes and Forgeries in the art market! Meredith earned her Bachelor’s degree in Classical Studies and Art History from Duke University in 2000, and a Master’s degree in Modern Art, Connoisseurship, and the History of the Art Market from Christie's Education in New …
It's that time of year again! Join the Beaumont Rose Society in the McFaddin-Ward House Museum Rose Garden to learn the proper way to prune and care for roses. Cuttings will be available for free after the event. It all begins at 10:30 a.m. Call (409) 832-1906 for more information!
Come celebrate spring, as we gather together for another McFaddin-Ward House Community Picnic! Bring a picnic, some drinks, and set up on the carriage house lawn. Be creative! You bring the food, we'll provide the rest for a relaxing evening full of food, fun, and live music. This picnic is absolutely free and open to …
The McFaddin-Ward House and LoveYoga are excited to bring you Mondays at the Museum. Starting April 28th, the McFaddin-Ward House will open up its lawn on the last Monday of the month for a little bit of yoga and a lot of scenic surroundings. Join us on the east lawn of the museum for a …
