Lecture – Jewelry for America: History and Evolution of Jewelry in America

Beth Carver Wees is Curator Emerita, The American Wing, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where for 20 years she has overseen the collections of American silver, jewelry, and other metalwork. She holds degrees in art history from Smith College and the Williams College Graduate Program in the History of Art. Her exhibition Jewelry for …

Music at the McFaddins’ featuring Jimmy Simmons and Friends

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

Join us on Thursday, Sept. 28th for a night of great jazz during Music at the McFaddins’ featuring Jimmy Simmons and Friends. Gates open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the museum lawn (1906 McFaddin Ave., Beaumont). Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, food, and drinks as they gather on the historic …

McFaddin-Ward House Lecture Series presents “Texas Fossil Finds: Following the Journey from Dig to the Museum” by Andre LuJan

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United States

Join the McFaddin-Ward House for “Texas Fossil Finds: Following the Journey from Dig to the Museum,” a free public lecture presented by Andre LuJan on Thursday, Oct. 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (located at 1906 Calder Avenue, in Beaumont). Professional paleontologist Andre LuJan will take us on an exciting …

McFaddin-Ward House Lecture Series & the Lamar University Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas present “Swamp Pop: History and Sounds of a Gumbo-Combo of Rock ‘N’ Roll, Country, and Cajun Music” by Rachel Stiles & Music at the McFaddins’ featuring Jivin’ Gene

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

Join the McFaddin-Ward House and the Lamar University Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast for a unique outdoor event exploring the history and narrative of Swamp Pop music on Friday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m. on the museum’s lawn (located at 1906 McFaddin Avenue, in Beaumont). The evening …

McFaddin-Ward House Lecture Series presents “Entertaining at the White House with Time Honored Holiday Traditions” by Jennifer B. Pickens

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United States

Join the McFaddin-Ward House for “Entertaining at the White House with Time Honored Holiday Traditions,” a free public lecture presented by Jennifer B. Pickens on Thursday, Nov. 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (located at 1906 Calder Avenue in Beaumont). White House historian, and first ladies expert, Jennifer B. Pickens …

Holiday Photo Shoot

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

Join us for the McFaddin-Ward House Annual Photo Shoot on Sunday, November 12th to have your holiday photo taken at NO CHARGE in front of our historic home! Photo reservation appointments will be available from noon – 3 p.m. Call 409-832-2134 to make a reservation. A limited number of appointments are available so make your …

McFaddin-Ward Holiday Open House

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United States

The McFaddin-Ward House invites the Southeast Texas community to delight in the spirit of the season at its annual Holiday Open House – for the first time offering two weekend dates to attend on either Sunday, Dec. 3, or Sunday, Dec. 10, from 5-7 p.m. Guests will begin at the Visitor Center (1906 Calder Ave., …

McFaddin-Ward Holiday Open House

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United States

The McFaddin-Ward House invites the Southeast Texas community to delight in the spirit of the season at its annual Holiday Open House – for the first time offering two weekend dates to attend on either Sunday, Dec. 3, or Sunday, Dec. 10, from 5-7 p.m. Guests will begin at the Visitor Center (1906 Calder Ave., …

Annual Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United States

The McFaddin-Ward House wants to show our love for area teachers and administrators at our Annual Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour! Join us on Thursday, Feb. 8, from 5-7 p.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center (located at 1906 Calder Avenue, in Beaumont) for great food, drinks, and door prizes. Attendees will receive a special teacher swag …

Annual Rose Pruning

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

Join the McFaddin-Ward House for a rose pruning demonstration on Thursday, February 15 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the museum’s Rose Garden. McFaddin-Ward House Facilities Manager Tim Evans will share rose pruning techniques and expertise. Afterwards, free cuttings from the McFaddin-Ward House Rose Garden will be available for those attending.