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SUMMARY:Holiday Photo Shoot
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual McFaddin-Ward House Museum Holiday Photo Shoot on Sunday\, November 8\, from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. This family friendly opportunity is admission-free! \nPhotos will be taken inside the house in front of the grand Entrance Hall\, with the stunning staircase beautifully draped in festive décor as your backdrop. A staff photographer will take up to three photos of each group or individual using your personal device (digital camera or cell phone). \nNo reservations are required—photo sessions are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Upon arrival\, please register at the Visitor Center (1906 Calder Ave.\, Beaumont) to secure your spot. \nCreate a one-of-a-kind holiday memory at the McFaddin-Ward House Museum and take home a keepsake you’ll treasure for years to come!
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/holiday-photo-shoot-6/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House\, 1906 McFaddin\, Beaumont TX\, 1906 Calder Avenue\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Workshop – Crack the Code
DESCRIPTION:The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department will offer “Crack the Code\,” a free Homeschool Workshop for ages 8 – 12\, on Tuesday\, November 10\, in the Museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Ave. in Beaumont) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. \nStudents will dive into the secret messages of Morse code\, learning the history of Morse code and trying their hand at creating and sending their own messages. \nRegistration is not required\, but seating is limited. \n**Please note: This is not a drop off event. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \n 
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/homeschool-workshop-crack-the-code/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Workshop
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SUMMARY:McFaddin-Ward House Museum Lecture Series Presents “America 250: A Beaumont History” by Judith Walker Linsley
DESCRIPTION:Join the McFaddin-Ward House Museum for “America 250: A Beaumont History\,” a free public lecture presented by Judith Walker Linsley on Thursday\, November 12\, at 6:30 p.m. in the Museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Avenue\, Beaumont). \nIn commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary\, Linsley\, a sixth-generation Southeast Texan and local historian\, will explore the fascinating story of Beaumont\, beginning with the indigenous Ishak people and traveling through the Texas Revolution\, 1901 Spindletop oil boom\, and technological and industrial expansions leading up to the modern day. \nFor nearly four decades\, Linsley has been a member of the McFaddin-Ward House Museum staff\, serving in a range of roles in interpretation\, education\, curation\, and research\, including her current role as research assistant. She has also conducted more than 100 oral history interviews for the Museum. \nA Lamar University alumna with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Master of Arts in History\, Linsley served as the second director of Lamar’s Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast and has been an adjunct instructor of both Texas and U.S. history at Lamar. \nShe has co-authored three books\, including the award-winning Giant Under the Hill: A History of the Spindletop Oil Discovery at Beaumont\, Texas\, in 1901 (2002) and The McFaddin-Ward House (1992)\, and numerous historical articles. \nMcFaddin-Ward House Museum lectures are admission-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 full lecture will be available for viewing on the Museum YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@mcfaddinwardhouse)\, Facebook (facebook.com/McFaddinWardHouse)\, and website (mcfaddin-ward.org/about/videos) after the event. \nThe lecture is part of Southeast Texas 250\, a regional initiative to commemorate the U.S. Semiquincentennial celebration. Led by the Beaumont Heritage Society\, Southeast Texas 250 brings together museums\, historical organizations\, schools\, civic groups\, and local governments throughout the region to celebrate the people\, places\, and stories that have shaped Southeast Texas and its role in the broader American story. \n 
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/mcfaddin-ward-house-museum-lecture-series-presents-beaumont-250-a-history-by-judith-linsley/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Lecture
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SUMMARY:Craft & Share Workshop for Adults – Wonderful Wax Works
DESCRIPTION:The McFaddin-Ward House Museum invites adults (21+) to join in our “Wonderful Wax Works” Craft & Share Workshop on Tuesday\, November 17\, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Ave. in Beaumont). \nParticipants will learn to make air fresheners and soap. \nThere is no fee for this event. \nRegistration is not required\, but seating is limited.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/craft-share-workshop-for-adults-wonderful-wax-works/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seniors Craft & Share Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T183000
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SUMMARY:Music at the McFaddins’ Outdoor Concert Featuring The Golden Triangle Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, November 19 for Music at the McFaddins’ featuring The Golden Triangle Big Band. Gates open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the McFaddin-Ward House lawn (1906 McFaddin Ave.\, Beaumont). \nThe Golden Triangle Big Band is an 18-piece jazz orchestra comprised of some of the most talented musicians in Southeast Texas. The band is dedicated to preserving the tradition of big band music and bringing it to life for audiences of all ages. \nAfter debuting as a band in 2023\, The Golden Triangle Big Band became a nonprofit organization in 2024. Their mission is to support jazz education and exposure to jazz music in the Southeast Texas area with FREE concerts. \nAttendees are encouraged to bring blankets\, chairs\, and refreshments as they gather in the historic home’s gorgeous gardens to enjoy a great evening of live entertainment. \nThe event is admission-free and open to all ages. \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-outdoor-concert-3/
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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