McFaddin–Ward House
Museum Historic Beaumont mansion preserving Gilded Age interiors
In Beaumont, the McFaddin-Ward House offers guided tours of a preserved early 20th-century mansion, original furnishings and formal gardens; visitors study domestic architecture, period interiors and Gulf Coast oil-boom history.
The McFaddin-Ward House is a historic house museum in Beaumont, Texas, preserving a large family residence and its original domestic interiors. It interprets early 20th-century home life in the Beaumont area.
The property presents period rooms furnished with the original family’s possessions, decorative arts, and household items that span the early 1900s. Guided tours focus on the house interiors, decorative details, and the social history of the family and the city.
Built as a family residence in the early 20th century, the house remained associated with the McFaddin and Ward families before being preserved as a museum. It has been maintained to reflect the original domestic setting and collections.
The house is located in Beaumont’s historic area near downtown, in southeast Texas.
- Historic status: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a significant example of an early 20th-century family home in Beaumont.
- Collections: Preserves original family furnishings and period rooms that illustrate domestic life in Beaumont during the early 20th century.
How to Get to McFaddin–Ward House #
Located in Beaumont near downtown; accessible by car and local taxis. The house operates guided tours-check the museum website for hours and booking information.
Tips for Visiting McFaddin–Ward House #
- Join a guided tour if available - decorative interiors and period furniture benefit from curator commentary.
- Visit during the home's seasonal events, when rooms are staged according to era-appropriate themes.
- Note the house's social history exhibits for insights into Gulf Coast life in the early 20th century.
Best Time to Visit McFaddin–Ward House #
Mild months from autumn through spring make house tours and garden walks most pleasant; summers are hot and humid.
Weather & Climate near McFaddin–Ward House #
McFaddin–Ward House's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1442 mm/year), wettest in June, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (151 mm).
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).
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August
August is hot with highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).
