The McFaddin-Ward House
Historic House Museum in Beaumont, Texas
He's got the best job in Texas, and now he's headed to the McFaddin-Ward House! Join us March 19th, as Daniel Vaughn, the Barbecue Editor of Texas Monthly, presents his lecture on the history of Texas barbecue. From the Piney Woods of east Texas to the Hill Country, there are many varieties of barbecue across the …
Celebrate the warmer days with a picnic on the grounds of the McFaddin-Ward House. Have dinner and enjoy live music on the lawn, and enjoy free tours of the house, as well. The picnic will also kick off our neighborhood walking tour, which will run through the following two weekends. More details to come! Please …
(Due to weather, this Mondays at the Museum event will be postponed by one week, to May 4th.) 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. …
Zydeco music, the legendary genre of music that bubbled up out of the swamps in Cajun country, is often seen as a Louisiana-only type of music. But Texas, and specifically southeast Texas, has played a major role in the formation of zydeco music. Join us May 7th, as Roger Wood presents his talk "Lone Star …
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.
Our Free Movie Nights are back for 2015, and we're kicking things off with a classic Hollywood musical! "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" stars Jane Powell and Howard Keel, in a tale set in rough-and-tumble Oregon in 1850. This movie is free and open to the public, popcorn and drinks included! Doors open at 6, …
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.
Enjoy a day at the museum... with "Night At The Museum!" This summer, we're offering you a chance to bring your kids to the McFaddin-Ward House and enjoy a movie during the daylight hours in our Visitor Center. We're starting it all with "Night at the Museum," a recent classic that showcases what just goes …
Join us for the classic movie caper "Charade," starring a pair of Hollywood legends, Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. This screwball thriller spans three different genres and offers something for everyone. Made in 1963, Charade has been called the "best Hitchcock film Hitchcock never made." This movie is free and open to the public, popcorn …
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!
