Free Lecture: Bed, Breakfast and Beyond

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

Bed, Breakfast and Beyond, Memoirs of a Horse Wrangler and Other Great Rides... This month's guest speaker runs an interesting Bed and Breakfast called Fairwinds Farm and Stables in North East, MD...among many other things. She writes books, acts in famous movies and handles horses too. JoAnn Dawson is an animal wrangler for television and …

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Free Lecture: A Butler’s Life

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

A Butler's Life, Scene's From the Other Side of the Silver Salver... Ever wonder what it's like to be a butler? The McFaddin family regularly employed butlers on their full-time staff. Our guest speaker this month is Christopher Allen, a former "Mr. Jeeves" and his wife Kimberly Burton Allen who penned a memoir about her …

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Free Lecture: The Tea Stylist Talk,

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

The Tea Stylist Talks... The McFaddin-Ward House is proud to present this month's lecture by Linda Gaylard, author of The Tea Book. a handy guide that helps readers explore blends, tastings, and ceremonies from around the world. Linda is a Certified Tea Sommelier located in the city of Toronto, Canada. She graduated George Brown College where she studied …

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Free Lecture: Chuck Wagon Bromance

Role of the Chuck Wagon: A Cowboy's Home Few imagines bring stronger visions of the Old West than the American chuck wagon. Known as a cowboy’s home on wheels, these traveling kitchens are not only full of good food but also of great adventure. Come hear the history of the chuck wagon and how it …

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Free Community Event: Spring Picnic – Cancelled

It's Spring Picnic Time! We will gather on the East Lawn of the McFaddin-Ward House for our annual community picnic. It's a springtime tradition! Bring lawn chairs, kids, blankets, games, …

Summer Yoga Bash

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

Free Yoga on the Lawn The McFaddin-Ward House wants you to keep calm and say "OM" this summer. What better way than to yoga on our lawn? We're offering free classes starting May 2, 2019 and continuing on first Thursdays through August. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your mat, your water, and your friends …

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American West: The (True) History of Cowboys

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

The (True) History of Cowboys We see them in movies and read about them in books, but who were the real cowboys of the American West? For answers, we bring you an expert. Proudly presenting Michael Grauer of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. Please join us for a compelling evening …

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Free Lecture: Sell, Keep, or Toss?

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

Sell, Keep, or Toss?: How to Downsize a Home, Settle an Estate, and Appraise Personal Property What do you do with a house full of stuff? Should  you keep it, toss it, or sell it? This month's lecture brings you answers from the man who knows! Collectibles expert and professional appraiser Harry Rinker helps to …

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2019 Summer Camp for Kids

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

"A Day in the Life" Summer Camp Summer Camp is set for July 23 - 25, 2019. Click here for more information! http://mcfaddin-ward.org/category/news/  

$25.00

Free Day Lecture: All Dolled Up

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

Mamie's Paper Dolls You've been asking. We deliver.   A FREE LECTURE DURING THE DAY! And this is one you don't want to miss, especially if you have that special little someone at home this summer who loves to play dolls.   Not only do paper dolls show popular fashion, they transport us to simpler …

Free Lecture: Scent and Subversion

Scent and Subversion: Decoding a Century of Provocative Perfume Take a whiff on the wild side of 20th century perfume! From the colorful world of provocative scents comes the remarkable …

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