Homeschool Workshop: Earth Day

The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department will offer an Earth Day Homeschool Workshop for ages 8-12 on Monday, April 22. Participants will learn about the history of Earth Day and environmental science topics, enjoy hands-on activities, and explore the natural world ......More

The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department will offer an Earth Day Homeschool Workshop for ages 8-12 on Monday, April 22. Participants will learn about the history of Earth Day and environmental science topics, enjoy hands-on activities, and explore the natural world in the beautiful McFaddin-Ward House gardens. There is no fee for this event. Reservations are required as space is limited. Registration is now open! Please complete the Google form, linked here, to hold your place or contact the museum’s education department at 409-832-1906.

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center, 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, 77701, United States

Movies at the McFaddins’ Bring Your Own Dog Night: “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey”

BYOD – BRING YOUR OWN DOG OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT Dog owners are invited to bring their furry friends to Movies at the McFaddins’ featuring “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey” (©Walt Disney Pictures) on Friday, April 26. All animals must be on a leash. Attendees are en......More

BYOD – BRING YOUR OWN DOG OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT Dog owners are invited to bring their furry friends to Movies at the McFaddins’ featuring “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey” (©Walt Disney Pictures) on Friday, April 26. All animals must be on a leash. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and snacks as they gather on the historic home’s grounds to enjoy a family-friendly film with their canine—and other—friends. Dog treats at the door and bowls of water are provided. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and the film will begin at dusk on the museum lawn (1906 McFaddin Ave., Beaumont). The event is admission-free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, Movies at the McFaddins’ will be cancelled. For more information, call 409.832.1906.

McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, TX, 77701, United States

Homeschool Workshop: Mother’s Day

The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department will offer a Mother’s Day Homeschool Workshop for ages 5-12 on Friday, May 10. More Details: TBA Registration Opens: Apr. 8

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center, 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, 77701, United States

McFaddin-Ward House Lecture Series presents “USA vs Art Thieves: True Tales from the FBI's Real Indiana Jones” by Robert Wittman

Join the McFaddin-Ward House for “USA vs Art Thieves: True Tales from the FBI’s Real Indiana Jones,” a free public lecture presented by Robert Wittman on Thursday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (located at 1906 Calder Avenue, in Beaumo......More

Join the McFaddin-Ward House for “USA vs Art Thieves: True Tales from the FBI’s Real Indiana Jones,” a free public lecture presented by Robert Wittman on Thursday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (located at 1906 Calder Avenue, in Beaumont). One of the most famous art detectives in the world, Wittman will share tales from the trenches of his long career solving art crimes with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. After joining the FBI as a Special Agent in 1988, Wittman received specialized training in art, antiques, jewelry, and gem identification, enabling him to serve as the FBI’s investigative expert involving cultural property crime. During his 20-year FBI career, Wittman recovered more than $300 million worth of stolen art and cultural property and has represented the United States throughout the world, conducting investigations and instructing international police and museums in recovery and use of high asset value security techniques. In 2010, Wittman penned his New York Times bestselling memoir “PRICELESS: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World’s Stolen Treasures”. McFaddin-Ward House lectures are free and open to the public, but space is limited. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, call 409-832-2134. For those unable to attend, the lecture will be streamed live on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/McFaddinWardHouse). The full lecture will also be available for viewing on our YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/@mcfaddinwardhouse) and website after the event.

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center, 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, 77701, United States

Ranching Round-Up Summer Camp 2024

The Ranching Round-Up Summer Camp is a fun and educational three-day summer camp held on the grounds of the historic McFaddin-Ward House from May 28-30, 2024. Campers, ages 8-12, experience another period in Texas history while performing hands-on activities related to ......More

The Ranching Round-Up Summer Camp is a fun and educational three-day summer camp held on the grounds of the historic McFaddin-Ward House from May 28-30, 2024. Campers, ages 8-12, experience another period in Texas history while performing hands-on activities related to the theme of ranching. Activities include: Arts & Crafts, Ranch Work Demonstrations, Dancing & Music, Live-Animal Interactions, Object-Based Learning Experiences, and STEAM Activities (Activities subject to change.) Registration is required as space is limited. Cost per child is $45. Scholarships are available. To access the scholarship form, visit: https://bit.ly/MHWSummerCamp24 (Registration not confirmed until payment is made.) Call 409-832-1906 for more information. Registration is now open! Please complete the Google form, linked here, to hold your place or contact the museum’s education department at 409-832-1906.

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center, 1906 Calder, Beaumont, TX, 77701, United States