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: Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden

The McFaddin-Ward House is excited to bring Peter Hatch to Beaumont, TX. With 38 years of experience in the restoration and care of historic landscapes, Mr. Hatch spent 35 years as the Director of Gardens and Grounds at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello estate  in Virginia. While there, he was responsible for the maintenance, interpretation, and conservation of its 2,400 acre landscape. He has written a total of four books about the “revolutionary” garden, including his latest A Rich Spot of Earth.

Along with his time at Monticello, Hatch’s impressive background includes consulting on public and private gardens and estate landscapes, including his work as an advisor on the White House’s kitchen garden.

You won’t want to miss this chance to hear an expert in horticulture offer his unique perspective on gardens and grounds!

It starts at 6:30 pm at the McFaddin-Ward House Lecture Hall on Thursday, May 8th. It is completely free and open to the public.

Call (409) 832-1906 for more information!

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!