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SUMMARY:Craft & Share Workshop for Seniors – Holiday Decorations
DESCRIPTION:The McFaddin-Ward House invites senior adults (65+) to join in a Craft & Share Workshop on Thursday\, November 7 from 10-11:30 a.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Ave. in Beaumont). Participants are encouraged to share special memories and fellowship while creating festive\, holiday-themed crafts. \nThere is no fee for this event. Reservations are required as space is limited. \nUPDATE: Registration is now full. Thank you for your interest! More Craft & Share Workshops for Seniors will be coming up in the spring.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/craft-share-workshop-for-seniors-holiday-decorations/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Seniors Craft & Share Workshop
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SUMMARY:Music at the McFaddins’ featuring Jivin’ Gene & Eazy
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, Nov. 8 for a night of great tunes during Music at the McFaddins’ featuring legendary Swamp Pop musician Jivin’ Gene Bourgeois and Eazy. Gates open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the McFaddin-Ward House lawn (1906 McFaddin Ave.\, Beaumont). \nAs a teenager growing up in Port Arthur in the 1950s\, Jivin’ Gene broke onto the national charts with his heartfelt ballads about love. His unique style of sound helped create a new genre of music called “swamp pop\,” songs cooked up from a gumbo-like mix of influences: country music\, rhythm and blues\, Cajun ballads and rock ‘n’ roll. The talented singer\, songwriter and guitarist continues to share his unique sound at venues throughout Southeast Texas. He is well-known for writing the hit song\, “Breaking Up is Hard to Do.” \nThe event is admission-free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets\, chairs\, food\, and drinks as they gather on the historic home’s grounds to enjoy a great evening of live entertainment. \nIn case of inclement weather\, Music at the McFaddins’ will be cancelled. \nFor more information\, call 409.832.2134.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/music-at-the-mcfaddins-featuring-jivin-gene/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House\, 1906 McFaddin\, Beaumont TX\, 1906 Calder Avenue\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Music at the McFaddin's
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SUMMARY:Holiday Photo Shoot
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Annual McFaddin-Ward House Holiday Photo Shoot on Sunday\, November 10th from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. This fun opportunity is admission-free! \nUpon your arrival at the museum\, please register at the Visitor Center to secure your photo session. Photos will be taken in the McFaddin-Ward House Entrance Hall with the gorgeous grand staircase in the background and festive décor for a one-of-a-kind holiday memory. \nNo reservations are necessary.  Photos will be taken on a first come\, first served basis. \nA staff photographer will take up to three photos of each group/individual using the guest’s personal device (digital camera or cell phone).
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/holiday-photo-shoot-4/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House\, 1906 McFaddin Avenue\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Holiday
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SUMMARY:McFaddin-Ward House Lecture Series presents “On The Neches with MARAD and The Reserve Fleet: MARAD Operations in the Western Gulf Gateway” by Brian Hill
DESCRIPTION:Join the McFaddin-Ward House for “On The Neches with MARAD and The Reserve Fleet: MARAD Operations in the Western Gulf Gateway\,” a free public lecture presented by Brian Hill on Thursday\, Nov. 14\, at 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (located at 1906 Calder Avenue in Beaumont). \nBrian Hill\, director of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) Western Gulf Gateway Office\, will provide an overview of the MARAD operations in our area and discuss the role of the Beaumont Reserve Fleet berthed on the Neches. \nBased in Houston\, Hill has served as Western Gulf Gateway director since 2012\, overseeing all ports\, waterways and intermodal connections and corridors in Texas\, Colorado and New Mexico. He is responsible for working with Texas ports and other intermodal industries and agencies to improve and strengthen the U.S. marine transportation system. \nA retired Coast Guard commander and Coast Guard attorney\, Hill holds a Juris Doctor (JD) Law degree from the St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami and a master’s degree in security studies (homeland defense and security) from the Naval Postgraduate School. \nMcFaddin-Ward House lectures are free and open to the public\, but space is limited. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information\, call 409-832-2134. \nFor those unable to attend\, the lecture will be streamed live on our Facebook page (facebook.com/McFaddinWardHouse). The full lecture will also be available for viewing on our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@mcfaddinwardhouse) and website (mcfaddin-ward.org/about/videos) after the event.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/mcfaddin-ward-house-lecture-marad-11-14/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Workshop: Oral History
DESCRIPTION:The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department will offer an Oral History Homeschool Workshop for ages 5-18 on Tuesday\, November 19\, from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center (1906 Calder Avenue\, Beaumont). \nParticipants will explore how collecting\, preserving and sharing oral histories passes knowledge from one generation to the next and enhances our understanding of the past through personal experience. Activities will prepare participants for conducting their own oral histories from family members during the upcoming holiday season. \nThere is no fee for this event. Reservations are required as space is limited. \nRegistration is now full. Thank you for your interest!
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/homeschool-workshop-oral-history/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Homeschool Workshop
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