The McFaddin-Ward House
Historic House Museum in Beaumont, Texas
Beat the heat and those summertime blues! Sign your kids up for summer camp at the McFaddin-Ward House. This year, we’ll be focusing on the museum’s theme, Beyond Sustenance. Over three days, we’ll learn about food traditions, etiquette and manners surrounding mealtime, historical gardening, and even some food demonstrations. The camp is open to kids …
The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department cordially invites homeschoolers ages 8-12 and their adults to attend a Tea & Talk Homeschool Workshop on Wednesday, March 20. Guests will learn how tea became a staple of high society and also learn proper Victorian and Edwardian etiquette at a tea party. A sampling of treats and tea options …
The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department will offer an Earth Day Homeschool Workshop for ages 8-12 on Monday, April 22. Participants will learn about the history of Earth Day and environmental science topics, enjoy hands-on activities, and explore the natural world in the beautiful McFaddin-Ward House gardens. There is no fee for this event. Reservations are …
The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department invites homeschoolers ages 5-12 and their moms to attend a Mother’s Day Homeschool Workshop on Friday, May 10 from 10am – 11:30am. Participants will enjoy art-related activities and crafts with take-home keepsakes to make mom’s day special. There is no fee for this event. Reservations are required as space is …
The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department will offer a Johnny Appleseed Homeschool Workshop for ages 5-18 on Tuesday, September 10, from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the museum's Visitor Center …
The McFaddin-Ward House invites senior adults (65+) to join in a Craft & Share Workshop on Wednesday, September 25 from 10-11:30 a.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 …
The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department will offer a Civic Engagement Homeschool Workshop for ages 5-18 on Tuesday, October 15, from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the museum's Visitor Center (1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont). Participants will learn about the importance of civic engagement and voting, explore how to research election candidates and enjoy hands-on themed …
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. There is no fee for this event. Reservations …
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). Participants will explore how collecting, preserving and sharing oral histories passes knowledge from one generation to the next and enhances our …
