The McFaddin-Ward House
Historic House Museum in Beaumont, Texas
It’s our signature Christmas event, and one that is sure to please the entire family! Come for a unique chance to see the museum at night at our Eggnog Evening! Start at the Visitor Center for tasty treats and eggnog, then stroll over to the house for a self-guided tour. The event is free and …
Make the McFaddin-Ward House your home for the holidays and join us to enjoy a simpler, more peaceful Christmastime. Tour the first floor of the museum (with the halls fully decked), try your hand at Christmas activities, and sample traditional Christmas cookies and punch while you relax and listen to music of the season. The …
Once a year, we open the doors to let you and your family come in and take a beautiful photo on our stunning staircase, just in time for those holiday cards. Bring your own camera, and our museum staff photographer will take the photo for you. All visitors must register in the visitor center at …
Come for a unique chance to see the museum at night at our eggnog evening! Start at the visitor center for tasty treats and eggnog then stroll over to the house for a self-guided tour. The event is free and open to the public. Call 832-1906 for details. See you there!
Join us at the McFaddin-Ward House Museum on Saturday, December 13, from 1-4 p.m., for our annual holiday open house. Make the McFaddin-Ward House your home for the holidays and join us to enjoy a simpler, more peaceful Christmastime. Tour the first floor of the museum (with the halls fully decked), try your hand at …
It’s a Christmas classic that’s beloved by generations. The famous musical “White Christmas” is the latest installment in our free movie night series! Check out this holiday flick with your whole family. It’s free, open to the public, and is the perfect way to get friends and family together for a night. Drinks and popcorn …
You are invited to our free family photo day, this Sunday, November 9th, from noon to 4 pm. It’s your chance to have your photo taken inside the museum, with the grand staircase decked out in all its holiday finery! One day only! Bring your own camera, and our museum staff photographer will take the …
By Judith Linsley Read the full December issue of Viewpoints. In her book, Emyl Jenkins’ Southern Christmas, the author gives two reasons for the rich Christmas traditions in the South. First, the earliest Southern settlers—mostly Anglican English, Irish, and German—came from European cultures that, unlike the New England Puritans, reveled in the “festivity and enjoyment” of …
By Michelle Cate Read the full December issue of Viewpoints. A charming vintage collection of Santas will be on display at the Visitor Center this winter season. They are on loan from our very own Docent, Glenda Warren. They are a curated selection from a larger collection her husband, Robert “Bob” Warren gathered over many years. …
