Welcome to Historic Waco Foundation
Historic Waco Foundation is a non-profit organization 501 (c)(3). The mission of Historic Waco Foundation is to collect, maintain, preserve, publish and interpret the heritage and history of Waco, McLennan County and Texas. HWF owns and operates four historic house museums: Earle-Napier-Kinnard House, Fort House, East Terrace, and the McCulloch House. These house museums date from 1858 to 1884. The Foundation offices are located in the Hoffman House.
In addition to the historic house museums, Historic Waco Foundation also produces the following:
- Quarterly journal, “Waco Heritage & History”
- Christmas on the Brazos
- Special exhibits such as the Civil War exhibit
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Earle-Napier-Kinnard House Committee is raising funds by selling three varieties of Caladium Bulbs. Order now to get your bag of 10 bulbs for only $10! Orders can be paid for and picked up at the ENK House Museum on Saturday, April 14. Please call the HWF Office for more information or to make an order.
Also on April 14 will be Fort House Committee’s annual Geranium sale. You can preorder, or purchase that day. More information is to come soon!
The 2012 Lavonia Jenkins Barnes Course of American Decorative Arts is seeking students! This Course is shortened to only 12 weeks, beginning at 6 pm on Tuesday Feb. 7. Please CLICK HERE to get more information and download that registration. You can also call the HWF Office to have information mailed to you.
Historic Homes
Historic Home Museums are open to the public the following hours:
Saturdays & Sundays, 2 pm to 5 pm
Additional Tour Hours Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 am – 3 pm during the following months:
January – March at McCulloch House Museum
April – June at Fort House Museum
July – September at East Terrace House Museum
October – December at Earle-Napier-Kinnard House Museum
Tours may also be scheduled by special appointment. Please call the HWF Office for details.
Regular Admission Prices
Adults: $3
Seniors (50+): $2.50
Students (any age):$2
Children under 6: Free Admission
Military (with ID, includes immediate family): Free Admission
Our Offices
Foundation Offices are located at 810 South Fourth St., Waco, Texas 76706. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Closed 12-1). Please contact us via phone at (254) 753-5166, or email us at hwf@hot.rr.com.