The McFaddin-Ward House
Historic House Museum in Beaumont, Texas
The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department is excited to host a Vintage Valentine Workshop for ages eight plus on Sunday, February 13 at 1 p.m. at the MWH Visitor Center. Participants will learn about the history of Valentine's Day, interesting Victorian Valentine traditions, and create Valentine's Day cards to share with loved ones. The event is …
Lecture Description: Jennifer Thalheimer will examine Louis Comfort Tiffany's astonishingly diverse work in the decorative arts over the course of his lifetime through the remarkable collection of the Morse Museum. Speaker Bio: Jennifer Thalheimer is Curator and Collection Manager at the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art in Winter Park, Florida. The Morse Museum …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House for a rose pruning demonstration on Monday, February 14 at 10:30 a.m. in the MWH rose garden. MWH Facilities Manager, Felix McFarland, and Mary Ann Kirkpatrick, affiliated with the Golden Triangle Rose Society, will share rose pruning techniques. Afterwards, free cuttings from the McFaddin-Ward House rose garden will be available for …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House (MWH) for “Life is a Treasure Hunt – How to Find, Evaluate & Manage Items in Your Collection,” a lecture by Harry Rinker. The lecture will be held Thursday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the MWH Visitor Center Lecture Hall, located at 1906 Calder Avenue, in Beaumont. An appraisal clinic …
A free verbal appraisal clinic, led by antiques expert Harry Rinker, will be held at the McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center on Friday, March 11 at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 a.m. by appointment only. Harry L. Rinker is the owner of Harry L. Rinker LLC, which provides appraisal, consulting, editorial and educational services in …
The McFaddin-Ward House invites the community to enjoy its beautiful grounds while enjoying live music with its free springtime Music in the Garden series! Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, …
Calling all wine & food lovers! Guest speaker Jessica Dupuy will provide a look at the Texas wine industry and the historic background of some of our favorite Texas foods. …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House & the Beaumont Heritage Society in celebrating Earth Day with this FREE family-friendly event! The event, located in the McFaddin-Ward House gardens, will include: Hands-on Activities Take-Home Kits Garden Scavenger Hunt Lawn Games Science Experiments Lemonade & Cookies This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call …
📣 *Due to tonight's forecast of rain, this event has been cancelled. ⛈ ________________________________ The McFaddin-Ward House invites the community to enjoy its beautiful grounds while enjoying live music with its free springtime Music in the Garden series. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, food, and drink as they gather on the historic home’s …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House (MWH) for “What Do I Do With That? Conserving Your Treasures and What Not to Do” a lecture by Ken Farmer. The lecture will be held Thursday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the MWH Visitor Center Lecture Hall, located at 1906 Calder Avenue, in Beaumont. A free conservation and valuation …
A free conservation and valuation clinic, led by Ken Farmer, will be held at the Visitor Center on Friday, May 13 at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 a.m. by appointment only. Appointments are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Items are limited to one per appointment with two appointments available per person/couple. …
📣 * Regrettably, Thursday evening's Music in the Gardens: Jazz & Juleps featuring Jimmy Simmons & Friends has been rescheduled to October 6th as a result of the Special Weather Statement/Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Bureau. The safety of our attendees, musicians, and staff is our top priority. We look forward to gathering …
