Collecting Texas

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United States

 Man Behind the Bryan Museum One man's hobby is another man's museum. Well, at least for energy industry mogul J.P. Bryan of Houston. For more than 40 years, Bryan and his wife Mary Jon collected a vast array of 70,000 objects from the Old West. Fine china, saddles, art, books, documents, artifacts from the Battle of …

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2019 Summer Camp for Kids

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United States

"A Day in the Life" Summer Camp Summer Camp is set for July 23 - 25, 2019. Click here for more information! https://mcfaddin-ward.org/category/news/  

$25.00

Fall Picnic and Lawn Movie

McFaddin-Ward House 1906 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, TX, United States

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 …

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Free Lecture: Blown Away

Netflix Blown Away Star comes to Museum   Get ready to be blown away. A contestant from a recent Netflix competitive reality series will be the next guest lecturer at the McFaddin-Ward House. Alexander Rosenberg is not your usual competitor, nor is Netflix's latest show Blown Away. The show features the country's best glass blowers, …

Free Lecture: Story of the Buffalo Soldier

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 …

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Free Lecture: Royal Art of Poison – POSTPONED

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United States

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 …

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McFaddin-Ward House Lecture Series presents “Restoration and Operations of the World-Famous Big Boy Engine” by Ed Dickens

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United States

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 …

McFaddin-Ward House Lecture Series presents “The Artistry of Ranching Leatherwork, Silver and Saddlery” by Troy West

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United States

Join the McFaddin-Ward House for “The Artistry of Ranching Leatherwork, Silver and Saddlery,” a free public lecture presented by Troy West on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (located at 1906 Calder Avenue, in Beaumont). Master saddle maker and Texas native Troy West will share insights into the …

Music at the McFaddins’ featuring Western Bling

McFaddin-Ward House 1906 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, TX, United States

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 …

SOAR Family Day 2024

McFaddin-Ward House 1906 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, TX, United States

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 …

SOAR Texas Trivia Night

McFaddin-Ward House 1906 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, TX, United States

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 …

Homeschool Workshop: Tea & Talk

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, United States

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 …