Vintage Valentine Workshop
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 …
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Lecture – Jennifer Thalheimer: Quest of Beauty – Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Life and Art
McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United StatesLecture 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 …
Annual Rose Pruning
McFaddin-Ward House 1906 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, TX, United StatesJoin 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 …
Lecture – Harry Rinker: Life is a Treasure Hunt – How to Find, Evaluate & Manage Items in your Collection
McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United StatesJoin 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 …
Harry Rinker: Verbal Appraisal Clinic
McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United StatesA 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 …
Music in the Gardens: Bubbles & Brass
McFaddin-Ward House 1906 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, TX, United StatesThe 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, drinks, and food as they gather on the historic home’s lawn to listen to varying tunes. Guests are also encouraged to bring a bottle …
Lecture – Jessica Dupuy: Viva Texas Vino & History of Texas Foods
McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United StatesCalling 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. Enjoy a taste of Texas before the lecture at 6 p.m. Based in Austin, Texas, Jessica Dupuy is a wine, spirits, food, and travel writer. …
Earth Day Celebration
McFaddin-Ward House 1906 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, TX, United StatesJoin 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 …
*Music in the Gardens: Daisies & Dulcimers – CANCELLED
McFaddin-Ward House 1906 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, TX, United States📣 *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 …
Lecture – Ken Farmer: What Do I Do With That? Conserving Your Treasures and What Not to Do.
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 …
Ken Farmer: Conservation & Valuation Clinic
McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United StatesA 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. …
Music in the Gardens: Jazz & Juleps – RESCHEDULED
McFaddin-Ward House 1906 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, TX, United States📣 * 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 …