The McFaddin-Ward House
Historic House Museum in Beaumont, Texas
Join the McFaddin-Ward House Museum for “Sterling Stories: 19th Century American Silver in The Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection,” a free public lecture presented by Medill Harvey on Thursday, April …
The McFaddin-Ward House Museum invites senior adults (65+) to join in our “Pressed Flower Project” Craft & Share Workshop on Tuesday, April 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Ave. in Beaumont). Participants will create votive candle holders using recycled jars and decorate them with pressed flowers. …
Join us on Friday, April 24 for an enchanting evening of classical sounds on our beautiful grounds at Music at the McFaddins’ featuring The Symphony of Southeast Texas String Quartet! Gates open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the McFaddin-Ward House lawn (1906 McFaddin Ave., Beaumont). Staged on the front porch …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House Museum for “Preserving the Past, Cultivating the Future: The Antique Rose Emporium Journey,” a free public lecture presented by Jim Keeter Jr. on Thursday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont). For the past 40 years, the Antique Rose Emporium, an eight-acre …
Put on your cowboy hats and get ready to adventure back in time to life on the McFaddin Ranch! Our popular Ranching Roundup Summer Camp is a fun-filled, three-day educational camp packed with exciting activities and unique learning experiences that immerse campers in life on the McFaddin Ranch in the early 1900s. Open to ages …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House Museum for “The Golden Age of Ocean Liners: A Short History from 1897 to the Present,” a free public lecture presented by Brian Dudley on Thursday, June 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont). Historian Brian Dudley will voyage through the storied history …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House Museum for “Extreme Sports in Historic Small Boats,” a free public lecture presented by Pieter Roos on Thursday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont). Maritime historian Pieter Roos will bring to life the thrilling stories of fast boats from the 19th …
Join us for “Discover the Docent Program,” an introductory session for those interested in learning about our volunteer opportunities, docent responsibilities, training requirements, and the benefits of volunteering with the McFaddin-Ward House Museum. Attendees will hear from current docents about their experiences, have the opportunity to ask questions, and enjoy a guided tour of the …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House Museum for “Mostly Texas: Robert Rauschenberg at 100,” a free public lecture presented by Kristen Clevenson on Thursday, August 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont). Kristen Clevenson, assistant curator at the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation in New York City, will explore the extraordinary …
The McFaddin-Ward House Museum invites adults (21+) to join in our “Punch Needle Embroidery” Craft and Share Workshop on Tuesday, August 18, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Avenue in Beaumont). We will look at the history of embroidery, view some of the exquisite pieces within the …
The McFaddin-Ward House Museum wants to welcome teachers back to the classroom and share our appreciation for the work you do every day with our Teachers Happy Hour! Join us on Thursday, August 27, in the Museum’s Visitor Center (located at 1906 Calder Avenue in Beaumont) for great food, drinks, and door prizes. The event …
The McFaddin-Ward House Museum invites adults (21+) to join in our “Mosaic Art” Craft and Share Workshop on Tuesday, September 22, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Avenue in Beaumont). We will explore the origins and uses of mosaic art, experience a beautiful example within the McFaddin-Ward …