The McFaddin-Ward House
Historic House Museum in Beaumont, Texas
Ranching Round-Up Summer Camp is a fun and educational three-day summer camp held on the grounds of the historic McFaddin-Ward House Museum. Campers, ages 8-12, experience another period in Texas history while performing hands-on activities related to this year's theme of ranching. Activities include: *Arts & Crafts *Ranch Work Demonstrations *Dancing & Music *Live-Animal …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House on the lawn for Movies by the Decade, a free summer series showcasing films of yesteryear. The second movie night of the series will be on Thursday, July 7, featuring the 40s film Citizen Kane. The gates will open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk. Attendees are …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House on the lawn for Movies by the Decade, a free summer series showcasing films of yesteryear. The final movie night of the series will be on Thursday, July 21, featuring the 50s film Singin' in the Rain. The gates will open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk. …
Summer camp registration is now closed. Want to add your little rancher to the waitlist? Call 409-832-1906 or email rhoeft@mcfaddin-ward.org. ____________________________________________ Ranching Round-Up Summer Camp is a fun and educational three-day summer camp held on the grounds of the historic McFaddin-Ward House Museum. Campers, ages 8-12, experience another period in Texas history while performing hands-on …
Bill Wilson, descendant of William McFaddin, will share an interesting written account of the Battle of San Jacinto penned by William McFaddin and also provide a glimpse into the McFaddin family ties to this historic battle. Bill Wilson was born and raised in Beaumont, Texas and is a 6th generation Texan continuing the tradition of …
The McFaddin-Ward House invites the community to enjoy its beautiful grounds and live music with the free Music in the Gardens event! Jimmy Simmons & Friends are providing musical entertainment on the evening of Thursday, September 29th at 6:30 pm. Gates open at 6:00 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn blankets, chairs, drinks, and …
This lecture is presented by Lamar University's Center for History & Culture of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast and hosted by the McFaddin-Ward House. For the past 150 years, histories labeled the Karankawa peoples of the Texas Gulf Coast as extinct. Yet, over the past decade, numerous individuals and families stepped forward …
Professional photographer Tom Pich and Barry Bergey, former Director of Folk and Traditional Arts at the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), will present a visual journey into the rich diversity of cultures and artistic traditions that span the nation during "The Culture of America." Pich and Bergey will discuss their book “Folk Masters: A …
The lecture panel consisting of Kelli Maness, Paul Prosperie, and Judy Linsley will share the history, current state, and interesting stories of the Magnolia Cemetery, created in the 1840s by …
⚠️IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT⚠️ Regrettably, we must cancel the movie night featuring ©Disney/Pixar’s Coco, scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 11th as the weather forecast, once again, predicts a high chance of rain. …
Join us for the McFaddin-Ward House Annual Photo Shoot on Sunday, December 4th to have your holiday photo taken in front of our historic home! Photo reservation appointments will be …
