The McFaddin-Ward House
Historic House Museum in Beaumont, Texas
The McFaddin-Ward House Museum is making up for lost time. Staff at the city’s grand historic home 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 …
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 …
With its wide expanses of grass, tall shade trees, and impressive views, the McFaddin-Ward House is a perfect place to bring a picnic. And as the weather begins to cool off here in southeast Texas, what better place is there to celebrate fall than our community picnic? Join us Thursday, October 16th from 5—7 p.m. …
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! Cyclists: Bring your bikes …
You are invited to our free family photo day, Sunday, November 10, 2013 from noon to 3 p.m.! Have your photo taken in the museum! One day only! This is your once-a-year chance to dress up and have your family picture taken for holiday cards on the museum’s grand staircase! Bring your own camera, and …
Join us for a free and spooky movie screening of “Bride of Frankenstein”! Thursday, October 24, 2013 6:30 p.m. Free and open to everyone! In this 1935 sequel to Frankenstein, Mary Shelly (played by Elsa Lanchester) reveals that the story didn’t end at the windmill fire. In Bride of Frankenstein, Dr. Pretorius makes a friend for his …
Looking for ways to spend your weekend? We came up with three fun outings you can do all before lunch on Saturday. There is no shortage of things to do in Southeast Texas–get out and enjoy your city this weekend! First, join us on Friday evening for our Roots and Shoots program–bring a picnic and …
