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 Museum is closed for repairs until further notice.  The other three house museums are still open for tours.

 Summer Camp “Build A Better Waco!” will be June 18 – 22.  Registration is open for any 8 – 11 year old that wants to be part of this exciting camp.  Call the HWF Office, or visit our Youth Events page to download the form.

 

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.