The McFaddin-Ward House
Historic House Museum in Beaumont, Texas
2019 Summer Internship Opportunity The McFaddin-Ward House, an AAM accredited historic house museum in Beaumont, Texas, is offering a paid summer internship in its collections and education department. Built 1905-1906, the Beaux-Arts Colonial mansion was the home of Mamie McFaddin Ward, who left it as a historic house museum in 1982. The museum, which opened …
The McFaddin-Ward House was built in 1905-1906 in a Beaux-Arts Colonial style. Its furnishings and décor reflected the lifestyle of the family that lived there for seventy-five years. The family collected objects and chose to live with things they liked. This reflected their tastes and the changing trends of the times. Some objects they chose …
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 our upcoming conference to learn the basics of conservation, from doing it yourself to hiring the best in the business. Conservation Savvy: From Expert to DIY November 7—9, 2013 We all have treasured objects in our possession–whether they are personal belongings passed down from loved ones, or priceless museum artifacts. Proper care …
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 …
We are thrilled to announce that our quarterly newsletter, Viewpoints, won first place in the Press Club of Southeast Texas 2013 Excellence in Media contest! Viewpoints is a collaboration of articles and photos by our staff highlighting the cultural and educational aspects of the museum. Have a look at our recent issue! The Press Club’s annual …
