The McFaddin-Ward House
Historic House Museum in Beaumont, Texas
Mamie's Paper Dolls You've been asking. We deliver. A FREE LECTURE DURING THE DAY! And this is one you don't want to miss, especially if you have that special little someone at home this summer who loves to play dolls. Not only do paper dolls show popular fashion, they transport us to simpler …
Scent and Subversion: Decoding a Century of Provocative Perfume Take a whiff on the wild side of 20th century perfume! From the colorful world of provocative scents comes the remarkable history of vintage perfumes. How were they marketed? What role did they play in our culture? Famed perfume authority and author Barbara Herman will be …
Fall Picnic 2019 Making Up for Lost Time The McFaddin-Ward House is ironing out details for it's first community picnic in more than a year. "This year's Fall Picnic promises to be bigger and better than ever," says McFaddin-Ward House Director, Allen Lea. "We had to cancel events on the lawn last year because renovations …
One Mountain, Many Stories: Difficult Truths at Monticello The McFaddin-Ward House is proud to present One Mountain, Many Stories: Difficult Truths at Monticello. This lecture features Monticello Museum's own Niya Bates who was instrumental in getting the story of Sally Hemings written into its chapters. Bates is the director of African American History at Monticello …
The Story of the Buffalo Soldiers The Buffalo Soldier National Museum in Houston, Texas is dedicated to telling the incredible - and often difficult - story of African-Americans in the US Armed Forces. Amidst the backdrop of racism and oppression in the United States, these soldiers fought bravely alongside whites for Texas Independence, the Civil …
The Royal Art of Poison This lecture has been postponed UNTIL June 11th. Novelist Eleanor Herman joins our lecture series to give us historical scoop on by-gone royalty. Her book, The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, and Murder Most Foul gives glittering, juicy accounts of what went on in some …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House for “Restoration and Operations of the World-Famous Big Boy Engine,” a free public lecture presented by Ed Dickens on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (located at 1906 Calder Avenue, in Beaumont). Union Pacific Railroad Manager of Heritage Operations Ed Dickens will share his …
Join us on Friday, February 23 for Music at the McFaddins’ featuring Western Bling, a Houston-based group performing classic western swing music with a contemporary twist. The band’s Western Swing music stays true to tunes popularized by artists such as Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, along with traditional country and jazz standards. Based in …
This March, the McFaddin-Ward House will present the 2nd Annual SOAR Celebration, a month-long colorful display of butterflies throughout the outdoor campus featuring several special events. The highlight of the celebration will be SOAR Family Day, held on the McFaddin-Ward House grounds on Sunday, March 3, from 11am to 3pm. The festive springtime event will …
In conjunction with the 2024 SOAR Celebration this March: Round-up your team of up to six players or join one at the event for a fun-filled Texas Trivia Night hosted by Brandon Long of The Know Show Trivia. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, favorite beverages, and snacks, and get ready to test your knowledge …
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 …
Join the McFaddin-Ward House for “WWII Lessons and Legacies: The National WWII Museum’s Arsenal of Democracy Exhibit and Manufacturing Victory for the Allies,” a free public lecture presented by Dr. Michael Bell on Thursday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (located at 1906 Calder Avenue in Beaumont). Executive Director …