Blue Star Museums Program

We are pleased to announce that we will offer free access to the McFaddin-Ward House Museum for active-duty military personnel and their immediate families from Memorial Day, May 27, 2013 through Labor Day, September 2, 2013! We are one of more than 1,800 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their …

Book and a Movie Event: “Ragtime”

Join us on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. for our annual book and a movie event! This year, our selection will be "Ragtime." Read the 1975 bestseller by E.L. Doctorow about the culture of New York between the turn of the century and the First World War, and join us for a discussion …

Roots and Shoots: Teaching Sustainable Living to the Next Generation

Victory Garden Corner of 4th and North Streets, Beaumont, TX, United States

The McFaddin-Ward House Museum invites you to pack a picnic and join us at the victory garden to learn tips on sustainable living!  Friday, June 28, 2013 5:30—7:30 PM Corner of 4th and North Streets   The carriage house grounds will be open for picnicking and the victory garden open for tours. This new, free …

Free Tours

Come for this opportunity to tour the house for free and have one of our Junior Interpreters as your guide! The McFaddin-Ward House Junior Interpreter Program was founded in 1996 as a way to encourage teenagers to be part of a history museum. Participants must be between 13 and 18 years of age to be …

Free Movie Event: “You Were Never Lovelier”

Visitor Center 1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, TX, United States

Join us for our free movie screening of "You Were Never Lovelier"! Thursday, July 25, 2013 6:30 p.m. Free and open to everyone! In this fun movie from 1942 staring Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth, tradition frustrates the Acunas family as the younger sisters are waiting for their older sister, Maria to settle down and …

Summer Camp: “Tried and True: Teaching Traditions”

Visitor Center 1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, TX, United States

Why do we have traditions? A lot of what we do has been passed on for generations—how we celebrate holidays and special occasions, how we dress, even how we behave! Traditions are important now, just as they were long ago. It’s fun to learn about them and think about how they became part of our …

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Summer Intern Presentations

Join us for our summer interns' final presentations! Each will present their projects and unveil their special exhibitions. Wednesday, August 7, 2013 10 a.m. Visitor Center 1906 Calder Avenue The event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served. The McFaddin-Ward House Internship Program provides college students with on-the-job museum experience …

Free Movie Event: “The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer”

Join us for our free movie screening of "The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer"! Thursday, August 15, 2013 6:30 p.m. Free and open to everyone! In this 1947 comedy starring Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, and Shirley Temple, a judge teaches a playboy art teacher a lesson about his irresponsible ways by ordering him to date her …

Free Tours

Come for this opportunity to tour the house for free and have one of our Junior Interpreters as your guide! The McFaddin-Ward House Junior Interpreter Program was founded in 1996 as a way to encourage teenagers to be part of a history museum. Participants must be between 13 and 18 years of age to be …

Buildings of Texas: A Lecture by Gerald Moorhead and Stephen Fox

Visitor Center 1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, TX, United States

Join us for our upcoming lecture and book signing to learn about the architectural history of the Lone Star State. Gerald Moorhead and Stephen Fox will present on the state's unique buildings that were influenced by a range of cultures, from Native American to European, and beyond. The event is free, open to the public, …

Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live!

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

Participate in the Smithsonian Magazine's free museum day by downloading your ticket to the McFaddin-Ward House Museum at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/venues/McFaddin-Ward-House-Museum.html. If you're not in town to visit the McFaddin-Ward House, check out the link to see what other museums are participating in your area! It's a great way to see your favorite museum for free! Contact the …

“Art in the Yard” Fall Community Picnic

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

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 …