The McFaddin-Ward House
Historic House Museum in Beaumont, Texas
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 …
The McFaddin-Ward House doesn’t mess around when it comes to funky ideas for its Lecture Series. The 2017 Season includes programs with subjects ranging from bad art to antique guns. “We like to keep our programs fresh and exciting for the public,” says museum director, Allen Lea. “Once we conceive the idea of what might …
Tiffany Art Glass The McFaddin-Ward House is proud to bring a Tiffany Art Glass expert to its 2016 Lecture Series. Paul Doros authored a book called The Art Glass of Louis Comfort Tiffany describing some of the artist’s most celebrated pieces. He will speak about Tiffany at an upcoming lecture on September 22 at the …
McFaddin-Ward House Features Film Documentary The McFaddin-Ward House takes its 2016 Lecture Series on the road this month with a film documentary about forgotten artist Frank Reaugh. Experts consider Reaugh (prounounced Ray) to be one of Western art’s most prolific creators. He painted more than 7,000 pieces, yet when he died, most people had never heard …
James Evans, Big Bend photographer, comes to the McFaddin-Ward House sharing his wit, humor, and life’s work capturing images of the formidable Big Bend, Texas. Evans fell in love with the Big Bend on a hiking trip 28 years ago, so he set up camp…permanently. He’s been taking stunning pictures ever since, has authored two …
YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU’LL FIND! ADVENTURES IN COLLECTING ANTIQUES, PORCELAIN, POTTERY, AND GLASS The 2016 McFaddin-Ward House Lecture Series continues with a special evening of antiques. If you love collecting old objects, you won’t want to miss this presentation. Antique, Art, Pottery, Porcelain, and Glass expert, David Lackey, brings his knowledge and talent to the …
If you love antiques at the McFaddin-Ward House, chances are you’ve heard of Antiques Road Show. Items in our collection would be dream-finds on the popular PBS Series where Average Joes and Janes rustle up antiques and collectibles for a televised appraisal. From garage sales to grandpa’s attic, it’s an array of everything from the …
The McFaddin-Ward House and LoveYoga are excited to bring you Mondays at the Museum. The McFaddin-Ward House will open up its lawn on the last Monday of the month for a little bit of yoga and a lot of scenic surroundings. Join us on the east lawn of the museum for a donation-based session. It …
The McFaddin-Ward House and LoveYoga are excited to bring you Mondays at the Museum. The McFaddin-Ward House will open up its lawn on the last Monday of the month for a little bit of yoga and a lot of scenic surroundings. Join us on the east lawn of the museum for a donation-based session. It …
