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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170511T183000
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SUMMARY:Collecting Texas
DESCRIPTION: Man Behind the Bryan Museum\nOne man’s hobby is another man’s museum. Well\, at least for energy industry mogul J.P. Bryan of Houston. For more than 40 years\, Bryan and his wife Mary Jon collected a vast array of 70\,000 objects from the Old West. Fine china\, saddles\, art\, books\, documents\, artifacts from the Battle of San Jacinto. The collection traces the development of the American West across 2\,500 years of civilization. After years accumulating more\, the Bryans finally decided to move their collection from three of their homes into their new museum in Galveston. A historic building at 1315 21st Street houses the Bryan Museum. Known as the Galveston Orphans Home\, builders erected the home in 1895. Just five years later\, the great storm of 1900 heavily damaged the building where many children died. Operators rebuilt the orphanage and operated it until 1984. The remains stood for a very long time waiting to be resurrected by someone like J.P.Bryan. \nMr. Bryan will speak at the McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center On May 11\, 2017. As always\, our lecture series is free and open to the public\, but seating is limited. Doors open at 6:00. No saving seats\, please.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/texas-collections/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170713T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170713T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20170627T164804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T164804Z
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SUMMARY:Free Lecture: Separate But Equal Art
DESCRIPTION:Separate But Equal Art…\nJoin us July 13th for a lecture on the history of artist co-ops in Houston in the 1930’s. The city had a white group of artists who met and worked cohesively in their own space. African American artists formed one of their own. Randy Tibbitts presents this fascinating history of the two separate but parallel groups that shaped Houston art into what it is today. \nRandy Tibbits is a retired Rice University librarian and one of the most avid collectors of early Houston art in the city. He will present at the McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center located at 1906 Calder in Beaumont. Doors open at 6:00. The lecture begins at 6:30.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-lecture-separate-equal-art/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170810T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20170713T212922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170713T213249Z
UID:2913-1502359200-1502362800@mcfaddin-ward.org
SUMMARY:Free Lecture: Hair\, a History
DESCRIPTION:Hair History Lecture and Exhibit\nLong\, short\, braided\, curled\, or straightened; hairstyles make history. They can act as forms of social communication and offer insight into our private and public personas. The well-groomed McFaddin women went to great lengths to enhance their appearances\, especially when it came to their hair. Museum intern Jennifer Kellum presents this exhibit and lecture which explores how women’s hair care\, hairstyles\, and hair adornments serve as reflections of people\, places\, and time.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-lecture-hair-history/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Lectures,Free Events,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allen Lea":MAILTO:alea@mcfaddin-ward.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170914T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170914T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20170822T153105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170911T142827Z
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SUMMARY:Free Lecture: CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:The museum has cancelled its September lecture\, “Ghost Towns\, Gas Stations\, and a 20-Foot Cowboy\,” due to the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. We will reschedule it for next year. The 2017 McFaddin-Ward House Lecture Series resumes its regular programming on October 12th with Marcy Engleman and “The Mutter Museum of Medical Mysteries”. \nStay tuned…
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-lecture-ghost-towns-gas-stations-20-foot-cowboy/
LOCATION:TX
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allen Lea":MAILTO:alea@mcfaddin-ward.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171012T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20170921T205855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170921T211007Z
UID:2928-1507833000-1507838400@mcfaddin-ward.org
SUMMARY:Free Lecture: Disturbingly Informative
DESCRIPTION:The 2017 McFaddin-Ward House Lecture Series takes a frighteningly interesting turn this Halloween season as it presents “Disturbingly Informative: A Museum of Medical Mysteries”. Our guest is the educator of America’s finest medical museum\, the Mutter.  Together with Marcy Engleman we will explore the strange world of macabre collections\, from Albert Einstein’s brain to a corset skeleton called The Price of Beauty. \nThis is a free event\, but seating is limited and available on a first come\, first serve basis. Doors open at 6:00 and the lecture begins at 6:30 with a reception to follow. \nFor more information about the Mutter Museum and its oddities\, go to the Mutter Museum’s website here. \n  \n 
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-lecture-disturbingly-informative/
LOCATION:TX
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allen Lea":MAILTO:alea@mcfaddin-ward.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171026T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171026T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20170919T155336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T155532Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Picnic 2017
DESCRIPTION:Our Annual Fall Picnic is back with a purpose. The Golden Triangle has been through so much this year. Let’s come together and celebrate the goodness and generosity of our community with food\, music and fun. Bring lawn chairs\, blankets\, babies\, and baskets for your own family picnic. We’re rolling out the green carpet on the lawn just for you. \nThis year’s entertainment is the Kaiser Brothers. We’ll have games for the kids and food trucks too. And don’t forget Halloween. Let’s trick or treat!
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/fall-picnic-2017/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House\, 1906 McFaddin Avenue\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allen Lea":MAILTO:alea@mcfaddin-ward.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20171004T185928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T190716Z
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SUMMARY:Free Lecture: Guns of the Old West
DESCRIPTION:The Old West is one of the most fascinating and romanticized eras in history. Guns of the time were as famous as the men who carried them. \nThe McFaddin-Ward House is pleased to bring renowned firearms expert Jim Supica to round out its lecture series this year. Mr. Supica is Director of the National Rifle Association’s museums in Fairfax Virginia. In his lecture\, he will examine history’s most famous firearms and explore the stories behind them. He’ll be showing guns attributed to colorful and historic Old West figures such as Jesse James\,  Texas Jack Omohundro\, and Black Jack Ketchum. You don’t want to miss this one! \nDoors open at 6:00. The lecture starts at 6:30. We have limited seating\, so  get there early. \nTo learn more about Jim Supica\, the National Firearms Museum\, the National Sporting Arms Museum\, and the Frank Brownell NRA Museum of the Southwest\, go to http://www.nramuseum.org/the-museum/the-curators.aspx \n  \n 
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-lecture-guns-old-west/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allen Lea":MAILTO:alea@mcfaddin-ward.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20161014T204214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T191316Z
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SUMMARY:McFaddin Christmas Photo Op 2017
DESCRIPTION:Have Your Photo Taken on the Grand Staircase of Our Lovely Home\nThe McFaddin-Ward Family loved pictures! Now you can too at our Annual Christmas Photo Opp! \nThe Who What When\n\nGuests are allowed two photos only\nPlease wait near the front of the house and be completely ready for your photo when your number is called.\nPlease do not use any cosmetics\, hairspray\, etc. in the house or on the porch.\nOur staff photographer will take the your picture using your camera. Please have your camera ready when your number is called.\n After your photo\, feel free to tour the grounds and visit the Carriage House
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/mcfaddin-christmas-photo-op/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House\, 1906 McFaddin Avenue\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171214T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20161118T210542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T191639Z
UID:2652-1513270800-1513278000@mcfaddin-ward.org
SUMMARY:Eggnog Open House
DESCRIPTION:The McFaddin-Ward House invites you to its festive Eggnog Open House. See our lovely home as we decorate holiday style\, much like the family who lived here did. Themed china and silver set the tables\, red bows adorn the grand staircase\, hundreds of poinsettias accent the rooms. We are serving eggnog and refreshments in the Visitor Center. Holiday choirs and musicians will entertain the public. See the first floor of the McFaddin-Ward House like you’ve never seen it before.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/eggnog-open-house/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House\, 1906 McFaddin Avenue\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20180131T215918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T223230Z
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SUMMARY:Free Lecture - Alien Worlds: the Search for Planets Around Other Stars
DESCRIPTION:Are We Alone?\nUniversity of Texas Astronomer William Cochran has been asking this question for most of his career. He searches for extrasolar planetary systems behind a telescope high atop the Davis Mountains at McDonald Observatory. What has he found? Come see his lecture at the McFaddin-Ward House and find out!
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-lecture-alien-worlds-search-planets-around-stars/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allen Lea":MAILTO:alea@mcfaddin-ward.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20180112T214148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T213116Z
UID:2980-1518114600-1518121800@mcfaddin-ward.org
SUMMARY:Lecture Series 2018 Announced
DESCRIPTION:McFaddin-Ward House Plans Stellar Series\nWe’ve been busy planning this year’s lecture series and finding top notch speakers from around the country. Prepare to be dazzled by experts in art\, science\, and literature. As always\, dates and speakers are subject to change\, but not likely. Check our Facebook page and this website each month for confirmation. \nLecture Series 2018 Calendar\nFebruary 8 – “Alien Worlds: The Search for Planets Around Other Stars” McDonald Observatory Astronomer Bill Cochran \nMarch 8 – “The Day Tripper” Texas Highways Magazine author Chet Garner \nApril 12 – “Ghost Towns\, Gas Stations\, and a Twenty-Foot Cowboy”\, Texas photographer Jack Knox \nMay 10 – “Handle With Care”\, the story of moving a Frank Lloyd Wright House from New Jersey to Arkansas\, Crystal Bridges Museum Project Curator Dylan Turk \nJune 14 – “S.W.A.G.”\, Southern Women Aging Gracefully author Melinda Thompson\n\nAugust 9 – “Quilts from Wall to Wall”\, The National Quilt Museum director Frank Bennett \nSeptember 13 – “Climbing the Family Tree”\, Family Tree DNA C.E.O. Bennett Greenspan \nOctober 11 – “Cork Dork: A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers\, Big Bottle Hunters\, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live for Taste”\, author Bianca Bosker
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/lecture-series-2018-announced/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allen Lea":MAILTO:alea@mcfaddin-ward.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180308T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180308T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20180221T175009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T203652Z
UID:3041-1520533800-1520537400@mcfaddin-ward.org
SUMMARY:Free Lecture: Day Trippin'
DESCRIPTION:Go Day Trippin’ With Chet Garner\nIf you love travel\, you won’t want to miss this lecture. The Day Tripper\, Chet Garner will be sharing his adventures right here in our lecture hall on March 8\, 2018. Chet is the guest host of the hit PBS show “The Day Tripper” and writes a column by the same name for Texas Highways Magazine. AND he’s a local boy! He’s been all over Texas finding the best food\, best tourist sites\, best of everything to do in Texas. Get here early ’cause this one will fill up fast. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-lecture-day-trippin/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allen Lea":MAILTO:alea@mcfaddin-ward.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180412T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180412T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20180221T180353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T180353Z
UID:3043-1523557800-1523561400@mcfaddin-ward.org
SUMMARY:Free Lecture: Ghost Towns\, Gas Stations\, and a 20-Foot Cowboy
DESCRIPTION:The Man Who Clicks Texas\nAlways in search of the quaint\, the curious\, and the downright weird\, Jack Knox is a freelance photographer who captures the heart of Texas. His book\, “Ghost Towns\, Gas Stations\, and a 20-Foot Cowboy” is the culmination of eight years of traveling the back roads of more than 268\,000 square miles of Texas. He’ll be here to talk about his pictures and all that Texas has to offer through the lens of his camera. The room will be packed\, so get here early. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-lecture-ghost-towns-gas-stations-20-foot-cowboy-2/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allen Lea":MAILTO:alea@mcfaddin-ward.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180510T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180510T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20180221T203358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T203358Z
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SUMMARY:Free Lecture: Crystal Bridges Museum
DESCRIPTION:Building Crystal Bridges: Art\, Architecture\, Nature\nCrystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville Arkansas has most definitely evolved. What started as a conversation and a sketch on a napkin ended with the genius architecture of Moshe Safdie and a highly respected cultural institution. Founded by Alice Walton\, daughter of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton\, the museum is an iconic example of American Art and Architecture. \nCurator Dylan Turk is our guest speaker. His ongoing work at Crystal Bridges focuses on the museum’s collection and presentation with emphasis on architecture projects like the reconstruction of Frank Lloyd Wrights’ Bachman-Wilson House. The house was taken apart and moved from its original location in New Jersey to Crystal Bridges Museum. \nOur lectures are well attended\, so please arrive early. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-lecture-crystal-bridges-museum/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allen Lea":MAILTO:alea@mcfaddin-ward.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180607T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180607T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20180531T200722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180531T200722Z
UID:3094-1528392600-1528396200@mcfaddin-ward.org
SUMMARY:Free Mind\, Free Body\, Free Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Free Yogo is Back!\nYogo is back at our house this summer. The first class is June 7th and runs the first Thursday of each month through the summer and possibly beyond. Join us as we gather on the big lawn at the beautiful McFaddin-Ward House to free our minds\, bodies\, and spirits. Meet you at the front gate. Oh\, and bring your mats and bring your friends. IT’S FREE!
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-mind-free-body-free-yoga/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House\, 1906 McFaddin Avenue\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allen Lea":MAILTO:alea@mcfaddin-ward.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180614T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180614T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20180511T195857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T195857Z
UID:3085-1529001000-1529008200@mcfaddin-ward.org
SUMMARY:Free Lecture: SWAG
DESCRIPTION:Southern Women Aging Gracefully Author Comes to MWH\nHave you thought about what outfit and lipstick color you want to be buried in? If you had to give up undergarments or makeup\, which one would it be? S.W.A.G. expert Melinda Rainey Thompson can answer these questions and more at our upcoming lecture. Her book called  S.W.A.G. is a collection of essays about the events in the lives of Southern women aging gracefully. Don’t miss an evening of cheese straws and fun! \nOur lectures are free and open to the public. They are also quite popular. Since seating is limited\, we strongly suggest coming early. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. \nPlease call 832-1906  for more information. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-lecture-swag/
LOCATION:TX
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allen Lea":MAILTO:alea@mcfaddin-ward.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180806T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20180731T150158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180731T152221Z
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SUMMARY:Free Lectures: Two Fine Topics\, Two Great Interns
DESCRIPTION:McFaddin-Ward House Gets Two Summer Interns\nThe McFaddin-Ward House has been fortunate to hire two interns this summer instead of the customary one. We are proud our museum attracts a high caliber of students who want to start their careers in a reputable place. This year we saw a plethora of qualified applicants\, and when the time came to hire one\, our decision became clear: this year we would need to hire TWO! \nIn addition to observing McFaddin-Ward House staff in its day-to-day operations\, our interns are required to focus their time and attention on one subject of their choosing and develop a presentation at the end of their stay. Intern Ashley Thornton has chosen rugs and John Brundrett is focusing on Digital Learning to interpret our history. They will present their findings at the Visitor Center on August 6 at 10:00 a.m. Please come and support these fine people. \n\nAround the World in 80 Rugs\nJoin us at the McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center as we present a selection of rugs from the museum’s reserve collection. Hand-woven in Persia\, these early twentieth-century rugs aimed to please the Western market by creating rich colors and skillful designs. Following the presentation\, we will take an up-close look at rugs in the museum\, as we explore the techniques and functions of rugs in societies across the globe. \nPresented by Ashley Thornton\, Texas A&M University \n  \nDigital Learning and a Step into the Past\nCecelia Smith\nThe McFaddin family and the domestic employees who worked for them are important parts of the McFaddin-Ward House story. The museum is constantly enhancing this interpretation. Come and see our newest interactive interpretation of the family and then join us as we take a step back in time to Cecelia Smith’s apartment as it looked in 1984. \nPresented by John Brundrett\, Graduate Student \, University of Houston \n  \n 
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-lectures-two-great-subjects-two-great-interns/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Judy Linsley":MAILTO:jlinsley@mcfaddin-ward.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180809T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180809T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20180511T195609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T195609Z
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SUMMARY:Free Lecture: The Art of Quilts
DESCRIPTION:The National Quilt Museum\nThe McFaddin-Ward House proudly brings quilts to center stage in this month’s offering of our lecture series. The director of the National Quilt Museum in Paducah\, KY will be our guest speaker. The Nation Quilt Musuem works to advance the art of today’s quilters by bringing it to new and expanding audiences worldwide. \nOur lectures are free and open to the public. They are also quite popular. Since seating is limited\, we strongly suggest coming early. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. \nPlease call 832-1906  for information. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-lecture-the-art-of-quilts/
LOCATION:TX
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allen Lea":MAILTO:alea@mcfaddin-ward.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180913T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180913T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20180905T233047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190102T202222Z
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SUMMARY:Free Lecture - DNA Kits: Who's Been Climbing Your Tree?
DESCRIPTION:DNA: the New Way to Meet Your Relatives\nA hundred years ago when Ida Caldwell McFaddin researched her family’s genealogy\, she may have become frustrated. The methods were not easy at that time; she no doubt painstakingly poured through hundreds\, if not thousands of family documents and government records to trace her family ties. \nHow wonderful that times have changed! We have the internet AND over-the-counter DNA kits to help. Millions of people are racing to buy commercial DNA kits these days which is opening the door for millions to learn about family history\, anscestry\, and medical information. \nJoin us this month as we welcome the founder of the world’s first commercial DNA kit\, Family Tree DNA. Bennett Greenspan will speak about the new popularity of DNA science and how it’s helping people around the globs to discover their roots. \nCome early. We expect a crowd and there is no saving seats. Doors open at 6:00.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-lecture-dna-kits-whos-been-climbing-your-tree/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Lectures,Free Events,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20190102T204820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T205240Z
UID:3186-1547145000-1547148600@mcfaddin-ward.org
SUMMARY:Free Lecture: Bed\, Breakfast and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Bed\, Breakfast and Beyond\,\nMemoirs of a Horse Wrangler and Other Great Rides…\n\nThis 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 film\, and has held principle acting roles in The Sixth Sense\, 12 Monkeys\, and Oprah Winfrey’s Beloved\, among several. She is the author of the award-winning Lucky Foot Stable series for ages 8 – 12. Now she’s written a memoir chronicling the highs and lows of operating a farm-based Bed and Breakfast. \nMs. Dawson headlines our 2019 McFaddin-Ward House 2019 Lecture Series with enthusiasm and gusto. Please join us in welcoming her. Doors open at 6:00. \n 
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-lecture-bed-breakfast-and-beyond/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190214T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20190102T212122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190107T221333Z
UID:3194-1550169000-1550174400@mcfaddin-ward.org
SUMMARY:Free Lecture: A Butler's Life
DESCRIPTION:A Butler’s Life\,\nScene’s From the Other Side of the Silver Salver…\n\nEver 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 husband’s life working in villas on the Cote dAzur and in California\, on luxury yachts in England and estates in the Hamptons. Part tell-all and how-to\, the lecture will give us not only a glimpse of real-life duties behind the silver tray\, but tips on better hosting and home management. \nJoin us on Valentine’s Day for a fascinating peek into the world of personal service in luxury. A champagne and chocolate reception will follow. Doors open at 6:00 and seating is limited. Sorry\, but saving seats will not be allowed.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-lecture-a-butlers-life/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190314T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190314T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20190103T230059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T162329Z
UID:3211-1552588200-1552591800@mcfaddin-ward.org
SUMMARY:Free Lecture: The Tea Stylist Talk\,
DESCRIPTION:The Tea Stylist Talks…\n\nThe 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 an extensive program of courses\, including sensory perception\, tea and food pairing\, tea regions\, and tea history among other tea-focused subjects. She has certification by The Tea Association of Canada. \nIn 2012\, Linda traveled to South Korea and China. She visited artisan tea growers in Gyeongsangnam-do and tea gardens in Jeollanam-do – both are provinces at the southern tip of South Korea. While visiting Fujian and Zhejiang provinces of China she met with growers\, producers\, retailers and artisans. \nMs. Gaylard also writes a hugely popular blog called The Tea Stylist\, an ever-evolving weblog that provides readers – whether tea novices or enthusiasts – with knowledge of tea and its culture. You’ll also find engaging articles\, reviews and photographs that illustrate tea’s influence on our world and highlight style’s intersection with tea\, past and present. \n  \n 
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-lecture-history-of-tea/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190411T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190411T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20190220T230051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190315T154916Z
UID:3253-1555007400-1555011000@mcfaddin-ward.org
SUMMARY:Free Lecture: Chuck Wagon Bromance
DESCRIPTION:Role of the Chuck Wagon: A Cowboy’s Home\n\nFew 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 is very much alive today\, as we proudly present Ronnie Sexton\, president of the American Chuck Wagon Association. \n 
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-lecture-chuck-wagon-bromance/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190425T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190425T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20190220T231249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T192940Z
UID:3257-1556213400-1556220600@mcfaddin-ward.org
SUMMARY:Free Community Event: Spring Picnic - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:It’s Spring Picnic Time!\nWe 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\, food\, libations\, cheese\, ice chests\, crackers\, baskets\, and anything else you need to have a picnic. No dogs\, please\, unless she’s a service animal. Live music by Luke Whitney. Food for sale by the 4-H Club. Face painting. Art tables. So much family fun!
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-community-event-spring-picnic/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Community Picnic,Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190425T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190502T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20190425T201231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T201548Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Yoga Bash
DESCRIPTION:Free Yoga on the Lawn\nThe 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 for a good workout and a great time.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-yoga-bash/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House\, 1906 McFaddin Avenue\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Allen Lea":MAILTO:alea@mcfaddin-ward.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190509T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190509T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20190315T170511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190315T170511Z
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SUMMARY:American West: The (True) History of Cowboys
DESCRIPTION:The (True) History of Cowboys\nWe 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 as we learn the true history of cowboys. \nMichael Grauer is McCasland Chair of Cowboy Culture and Curator of Cowboy Collections and Western Art . He holds numerous academic degrees including the Master of Arts in art history from Southern Methodist University and the Master of Arts in history from West Texas A&M University.  He has spent his career working for prestigious museums\, namely the Smithsonian American Art Museum\, the Meadows Museum at SMU\, and the Dallas Museum of Art before becoming curator of art and Western heritage at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum from 1987 to 2018.  He joined the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City in September 2018. \nGrauer has curated numerous exhibitions on historic Texas\, New Mexico\, and Southwestern art and history at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum and as guest-curator for other institutions. He is the author of 50+ publications\, including Rounded Up in Glory: Frank Reaugh\, Texas Renaissance Man. His book on cowboy artist H. D. Bugbee is being published by Texas A&M University Press in 2019. \nMichael Grauer is president of the Western Cattle Trail Association and a board member and on the executive committee for Westerners International. \nI guess you could say Michael Grauer knows everything there is to know about cowboys. If the lifestyle of the American West has ever held your fancy\, you won’t want to miss this lecture! \n 
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/american-west-the-true-history-of-cowboys/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190613T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190613T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20190514T190423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T190423Z
UID:3341-1560450600-1560454200@mcfaddin-ward.org
SUMMARY:Free Lecture: Sell\, Keep\, or Toss?
DESCRIPTION:Sell\, Keep\, or Toss?: How to Downsize a Home\, Settle an Estate\, and Appraise Personal Property\nWhat 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 simplify the complicated personal\, familial\, and financial decisions. In his lecture\, he’ll be giving valuable advice such as: \n• Passing treasured mementos to future generations\n• How to recognize valuable collections\n• Finding reputable appraisers and auctioneers\n• Getting a tax benefit from donating unwanted items\n• Maximizing the profit on items sold \nHarry L. Rinker is a prolific antiques and collectibles editor. He has written several books including Dinnerware of the 20th Century\, Stemware of the 20th Century\, Silverware of the 20th Century\, and The Official Price Guide to Flea Market Treasures. His opinions and commentary have been seen in BusinessWeek\, Money\, and U.S. News & World Report. Mr. Rinker has appeared on numerous television shows including The Oprah Winfrey Show\, the Today show\, Good Morning America\, Inside Edition\, and Martha Stewart Living. His “Rinker on Collectibles” column appears in leading trade and daily newspapers across the country. \n 
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-lecture-sell-keep-or-toss/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190725T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20190520T183114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T183129Z
UID:3075-1563876000-1564063200@mcfaddin-ward.org
SUMMARY:2019 Summer Camp for Kids
DESCRIPTION:“A Day in the Life” Summer Camp\nSummer Camp is set for July 23 – 25\, 2019. \nClick here for more information!\nhttp://mcfaddin-ward.org/category/news/ \n 
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/2018-summer-camp-for-kids/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190805T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20190731T151848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190731T160608Z
UID:3405-1564999200-1565002800@mcfaddin-ward.org
SUMMARY:Free Day Lecture: All Dolled Up
DESCRIPTION:Mamie’s Paper Dolls\n\nYou’ve been asking. We deliver.\n\n\n \n\n\nA 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.\n\n\n \n\n\nNot only do paper dolls show popular fashion\, they transport us to simpler times of entertainment. Join us for a presentation and tour that will compare social trends to the fashions represented in paper dolls of the 1900’s. Through items from the McFaddin-Ward House collection\, you can take a trip back to childhood memories while discovering popular fashion trends of the early 1900’s. \n\n\n \n\n\nPresented by Emily Fischer\n\n\nSummer Intern \n\n\nMuskingum University\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-day-lecture-all-dolled-up/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190808T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190808T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T102739
CREATED:20190627T205607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T174046Z
UID:3397-1565289000-1565292600@mcfaddin-ward.org
SUMMARY:Free Lecture: Scent and Subversion
DESCRIPTION:Scent and Subversion: Decoding a Century of Provocative Perfume\nTake a whiff on the wild side of 20th century perfume! From the colorful world of provocative scents comes the remarkable history of vintage perfumes. How were they marketed? What role did they play in our culture? Famed perfume authority and author Barbara Herman will be here to decode some myths and unravel the secrets. She even has her own perfume line at http://www.erisparfums.com/shop-books/scent-subversion-decoding-a-century-of-provocative-perfume. \nPlease join us! \n 
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/free-lecture-scent-and-subversion/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Lecture
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