The McFaddin-Ward House
Historic House Museum in Beaumont, Texas
This lecture is presented by Lamar University's Center for History & Culture of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast and hosted by the McFaddin-Ward House. For the past 150 years, histories labeled the Karankawa peoples of the Texas Gulf Coast as extinct. Yet, over the past decade, numerous individuals and families stepped forward …
Professional photographer Tom Pich and Barry Bergey, former Director of Folk and Traditional Arts at the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), will present a visual journey into the rich diversity of cultures and artistic traditions that span the nation during "The Culture of America." Pich and Bergey will discuss their book “Folk Masters: A …
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 …
⚠️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 …
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 …
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 - …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …