Magnolia Cemetery: 1847 to the Present – Where the History of Beaumont Lives

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

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 William McFaddin. Veterans, community leaders, and local characters are interred in the cemetery among an array of interesting stone monuments and markers. A guided cemetery …

Movies at the McFaddins Presents: Coco

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

⚠️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. We hope to host more Movies at the McFaddins free movie night events during our Spring 2023 programming season. Stay tuned to our social media and …

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, December 4th to have your holiday photo taken 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 reservations early! A …

Teacher Appreciation Event: Wine and Wassail at the MWH

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

The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department invites educators, administrators, and homeschool practitioners for a special holiday preview of the elaborately decorated McFaddin-Ward House.   Our special guests will be treated to hors d'oeuvres, drinks, a presentation of education resources, a special house tour with live entertainment, and a behind the scenes peek at our collection - …

McFaddin-Ward Holiday Open House | Homes for the Holidays

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

Join us for Holiday Cheer at the Annual McFaddin-Ward Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 11th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy the magnificent holiday decorations adorning the historic home with a walk-through tour of the first floor.  Carolers will greet you in the gardens, beautiful Christmas music will be played on the grand …

Vision Board Workshop

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

You’re Invited to a Vision Board Workshop at the McFaddin-Ward House! Goal setting for a new year is an exciting ritual practiced by people around the world. A vision board is a tool to help people stay connected to their goals and aspirations throughout the year, and it helps the creator visualize their plan for …

Inside the Port of Beaumont: Operations, Military Command, and History

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

The McFaddin-Ward House is excited to host a panel presentation on the Port of Beaumont, which is the #1 strategic military port in the nation and recognized as the busiest military port in the world. The Port of Beaumont has a tonnage ranking in the top ten of the United States with over 600,000 square …

Annual Rose Pruning

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

Join the McFaddin-Ward House for a rose pruning demonstration on Monday, February 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the museum’s Rose Garden. McFaddin-Ward House Facilities Manager, Felix McFarland, and members of the Golden Triangle Rose Society and Master Gardeners will share rose pruning techniques and expertise. Afterwards, free cuttings from the McFaddin-Ward House …

Lecture – Architectural Ornamentation: How’d They Do That?

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

Thomas Ashworth will share his experience, methods of creating historic plaster architectural ornamentation, and completed restoration projects. He will provide insight into the care of our local historic buildings.  An accompanying architectural exhibit, “The Way Things Were: Texas Settlers and Their Buildings, 1860s-1930s,” an exhibition by Humanities Texas, will be staged in the McFaddin-Ward Carriage …

SOAR Family Day

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

This March, the McFaddin-Ward House will kick off its inaugural butterfly-themed, month-long community outreach celebration – S O A R. Festivities will begin with an outdoor SOAR Family Day, Butterfly Bikes, live music, picnicking on the grounds, booths from the Sabine-Neches Master Naturalists and Houston Museum of Natural Science Bug Cart, a butterfly garden created …

“Music at the McFaddin’s” featuring “Back Porch Friends”

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

The McFaddin-Ward House invites the community to enjoy its beautiful grounds while enjoying live music at its free Music at the McFaddin’s events during S O A R, the museum’s month-long, butterfly-themed community celebration this March. Join us on Friday, March 10 for Music at the McFaddin’s featuring “Back Porch Friends,” a Southeast Texas acoustic …

Homeschool Workshop: St. Patrick’s Day Tea and Talk

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

The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department cordially invites homeschoolers and their adults to attend a St. Patrick’s Day Tea and Talk on Friday, March 17. Guests will learn how tea became a staple of high society and proper Victorian and Edwardian etiquette at a tea party. A sampling of treats and tea options are available for …