God morning welcome back to our series featuring Homeschool Field Trips in or around DFW. This morning lets take a ride to Beaumont, Texas. Don’t forget to leave early as it is 346 miles · Light traffic · 4 hr 50 min from Fort Worth which can be a Day Tip or a nice weekend Getaway.
The McFaddin–Ward House is a historic home in Beaumont, Texas, in the United States. The home was built in 1905 -1906 in the Beaux-Arts Colonial Revival style. The 12,800-square-foot house and furnishings reflect the lifestyle of the prominent family who lived in the house for seventy-five years. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. Wikipedia
The McFaddin-Ward House (MWH) offers free docent-led and self-guided audio tours. Audio tours are available for the 1st floor of the MWH, Carriage House, and Gardens. Museum hours are Wednesday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Docent-led visits are available Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
All tours begin at the Visitor Center at 1906 Calder Avenue in Beaumont. Guests may watch an (optional) orientation video before the tour.
The MWH encourage reservations, but walk-ins are always welcome. To make your reservation, call (409) 832-2134. The offer group tours which is perfect for Homeschool Co-Ops.
Tours are available for ages eight and up.
The Museum
- Historic home built in 1906
- Original furnishings
- Carriage House and Gardens
- A true Texas oil boom home
Tour Information
- Reservations recommended
- Self-guided audio & docent-led tours
- Several tour times each day
- Age restriction: 8 years +
Schedule a Tour
- Call ahead (409) 832-2134
- Tours start at 1906 Calder Beaumont, TX
- Open Wed-Sat: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Sun: 12:30-2:30 p.m
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