The McFaddin-Ward House
Historic House Museum in Beaumont, Texas
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 …
A 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. …
📣 * 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 …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House on the lawn for Movies by the Decade, a free summer series showcasing films of yesteryear. The first movie night will be on Thursday, June 23 featuring the 30s film Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. The gates will open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk. Attendees are …
Ranching Round-Up Summer Camp is a fun and educational three-day summer camp held on the grounds of the historic McFaddin-Ward House Museum. Campers, ages 8-12, experience another period in Texas history while performing hands-on activities related to this year's theme of ranching. Activities include: *Arts & Crafts *Ranch Work Demonstrations *Dancing & Music *Live-Animal …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House on the lawn for Movies by the Decade, a free summer series showcasing films of yesteryear. The second movie night of the series will be on Thursday, July 7, featuring the 40s film Citizen Kane. The gates will open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk. Attendees are …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House on the lawn for Movies by the Decade, a free summer series showcasing films of yesteryear. The final movie night of the series will be on Thursday, July 21, featuring the 50s film Singin' in the Rain. The gates will open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk. …
Summer camp registration is now closed. Want to add your little rancher to the waitlist? Call 409-832-1906 or email rhoeft@mcfaddin-ward.org. ____________________________________________ Ranching Round-Up Summer Camp is a fun and educational three-day summer camp held on the grounds of the historic McFaddin-Ward House Museum. Campers, ages 8-12, experience another period in Texas history while performing hands-on …
Bill Wilson, descendant of William McFaddin, will share an interesting written account of the Battle of San Jacinto penned by William McFaddin and also provide a glimpse into the McFaddin family ties to this historic battle. Bill Wilson was born and raised in Beaumont, Texas and is a 6th generation Texan continuing the tradition of …
The McFaddin-Ward House invites the community to enjoy its beautiful grounds and live music with the free Music in the Gardens event! Jimmy Simmons & Friends are providing musical entertainment on the evening of Thursday, September 29th at 6:30 pm. Gates open at 6:00 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn blankets, chairs, drinks, and …
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 …
