Free Lecture – DNA Kits: Who’s Been Climbing Your Tree?
DNA: the New Way to Meet Your Relatives A hundred years ago when Ida Caldwell McFaddin researched her family’s genealogy, she may have become frustrated. The methods were not easy …
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MWH Brings”Best Book” Writer Back Home
The McFaddin-Ward House is proud to bring New York writer Jamie Brickhouse back home to Beaumont to speak for its 2017 Lecture Series. Mr. Brickhouse is the son of Earl …
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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 …
Antiques Road Show Expert to Speak Here
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 …
Lecture: “Making Heads & Telling Tales”
Join us for a very special lecture, as we kick off our 2015 Lecture Series at the museum. On Thursday, January 29th, Amanda Danning will join us. A forensic sculptor …
Diverse and dynamic lineup of guest lectures for 2015
Here at the museum, we work hard to bring you lectures that are both fascinating and educational. Last year, we had talks over the business of wine in Napa Valley, …
Lecture: “Early Beaumont”
Many of us know the story behind the Lucas Gusher at Spindletop, the event that changed the history of Beaumont forever, and pushed the city into the 20th century. But …
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 …
Fakes and Forgeries in the Art Market
Join us for an exciting evening with Meredith Meuwly to learn about Fakes and Forgeries in the art market! Meredith earned her Bachelor’s degree in Classical Studies and Art History …