A Historic Home in Beaumont, Texas
It’s that time of year again!
Join the Beaumont Rose Society in the McFaddin-Ward House Museum Rose Garden to learn the proper way to prune and care for roses.
Cuttings will be available for free after the event. It all begins at 10:30 a.m.
Call (409) 832-1906 for more information!
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/
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 for these items present many challenges, ranging from a lack of resources to a lack of expertise.
Join us at the McFaddin-Ward House 2013 Conference where we will present a panel of experts to address common conservation conundrums to help you ensure that your belongings and artifacts are conserved for the next generation to enjoy.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Conservation Savvy: From Expert to DIY has been designed to teach proper techniques for collections care through presentations, site visits, and panel discussions. The event will be held in Beaumont, Texas from November 7-9, 2013.
2013 PRESENTERS
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration is now open. Please register by November 1, 2013.
To register, submit your information at the link below. The registration fee includes access to all conference programming and panel discussions, workshops, site visit and all meals, which include:
Register with a credit card online at the links below, or by check by clicking here.
Regular Registration
$100
(A $3.49 fee will be added to all online registrations.)
Students
$50
(Proof of enrollment in a qualifying institution required and a $2.24 fee will be added to all online registrations.)
HOTEL INFORMATION
The conference takes place at the MCM Elegante Hotel in Beaumont, Texas. The venue is featuring a special $89 rate. Contact the hotel for reservations at (409) 842-3600.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER, DR. KAREN POPE
Keynote speaker, Dr. Karen Pope
We are pleased to announce Dr. Karen Pope as keynote for Conservation Savvy: From Expert to DIY. Dr. Pope will give insight into the fascinating and important field of conservation with an emphasis on conservation’s value to art history and viability as a career choice.
With a PhD in Art History (University of Texas 1981), Dr. Pope is a popular lecturer in and around Austin on diverse topics. With expertise especially in the art of Europe and America in the 19th and 20th centuries, she makes art history accessible and enjoyable for audiences of all levels.
So don’t miss Conservation Savvy: From Expert to DIY! Be sure to save the dates, November 7 – 9, 2013 for solutions to your conservation challenges-no matter your budget size!
The McFaddin-Ward House Museum was recently featured on “Road Trippin’,” a show produced by local television station, KFDM Channel 6.
Hosted by Brian Glenn, the segment focused on the museum’s tours and events. The museum is open for tours Tuesday through Saturday and offers a free first-floor tour on Sundays. For more information and to schedule a tour, contact the museum’s reservation desk at (409) 832-2134.
View the video here and click on “The Spotlight” under the “Thursday’s Road Trippin'” icon.
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