The McFaddin-Ward House

A Historic Home in Beaumont, Texas

Sister, don't give up the land. They are not making land anymore.
W.P.H. McFaddin

Free Lecture: Scent and Subversion

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 Barbara Herman, authorperfumes. How were they marketed? What role did they play in our culture? Famed perfume authority and author Barbara Herman will be here to decode some myths and unravel the secrets. She even has her own perfume line at http://www.erisparfums.com/shop-books/scent-subversion-decoding-a-century-of-provocative-perfume.

Please join us!

 

Fall Community Picnic

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. Bring your own picnic dinner—or buy some delicious goods from the Rockin’ Mama’s Kitchen. From burgers and pork sliders to more exotic fare, this food truck offers something for everyone.

Then settle in on the grass and enjoy the sounds of Katie Whitney & the Draw. This local band always brings the party, and will be a great addition to the picnic.

Watch the sun set and enjoy some time with your family and other members of the community. The first floor of the house will also be open for tours. And stay tuned for more surprises!

This event is, as always, free and open to the public; call (409) 832-1906 for more information.

Eggnog Evening and Christmas Light Ride

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 and join a casual group to ride around town to view Christmas lights, ending at the McFaddin-Ward House Museum for eggnog and a tour.

**LIGHTS and HELMETS are required and Christmas lights on your bike are encouraged. The streets are open to normal traffic flow, so please ride with caution and obey all traffic laws (ride at your own risk).

More details will be posted on the bike ride at
https://www.facebook.com/events/707555349269965/

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Holiday Photo Opportunity

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 our museum staff photographer will take the photo for you.

All visitors must register in the visitor center at 1906 Calder Ave. the day of the event.

Note: No professional photography or spiked heels.

Call (409) 832-2134 for more details. The event is free and open to everyone! See you there!

Free Movie Event: “Bride of Frankenstein”

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 monster creation.

The McFaddin-Ward House movie events are free and open to everyone. Doors open at 6 p.m. and complimentary popcorn and refreshments are served.

Dress in your best Frankenstein or Bride of Frankenstein costume to add to the fun! Hope to see you there!

A Weekend-Worth of Fun~All Before Lunch on Saturday

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 learn tips on sustainable living.

Then Saturday, make it over to the Beaumont Farmer’s Market early to put some of your new sustainability tips into practice, then come by for a free McFaddin-Ward House tour led by one of our new junior interpreter program graduates!