Feb
10
1:00 PM13:00
Calendar
Mar
2
1:00 PM13:00
Apr
14
1:00 PM13:00
Apr
16
6:30 PM18:30
May
2
to May 5
Attic Treasures
More Details to Come
May 2 (6 pm - 9 pm) Preview Party ( Reservations Required)
May 3 - May 4 ( 8 am - 5 pm)
May 5 ( 12 pm - 4 pm)
Jun
9
1:00 PM13:00
Aug
20
6:30 PM18:30
Sep
8
1:00 PM13:00
Oct
13
1:00 PM13:00
Oct
19
to Oct 26
Sitting Up with the Dead
More Details to Come
Saturday, October 19 (Twilight Tours)
Saturday October 26 ( Midnight Tours )
Nov
10
1:00 PM13:00
Dec
7
6:00 PM18:00
Candlelight Tours: Christmas Through the Decades
Join us this Christmas season for our first ever Candlelight Tour. This progressive style tour takes you down memory lane and Christmas past through three historic house museums: Earle-Napier-Kinnard, McCulloch House, and East Terrace House. Each house will be decorated for the holidays based on a different decade of history: the Victorian era, Roaring 1920’s, and Rocking 1950’s.
Each house will have live entertainment based on the decade the house is decorated along with light refreshments that also coordinate. Check out our “Upcoming Events” page for more details on entertainment and refreshments.
Tickets for event go on sale Nov. 26th.
Dec
7
to Dec 9
Christmas on the Brazos
Christmas on the Brazos presents: Christmas through the Decades! Join us down Christmas memory lane as we remember Christmas past throughout our themed historic houses with the Victorian Era, the roaring 1920’s, and the rock n’ roll 1950’s.
Houses will be open for tours December 7, 8, and 9. Tickets for tours are $20.00 per person but will provide you access to all 3 houses.
Additional events for Christmas on the Brazos include:
Candlelight Tour: Friday, December 7, 2018 (6:00 pm-9:00pm)
Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 8, 2018 (9:00 am-11 am)
For more information about these events visit our Upcoming Events page.
Nov
13
5:30 PM17:30
Charles Wallis Art Reception
See Waco’s iconic sites and buildings through the eyes of painter, Charles Wallis. Wallis will have 8 of his paintings on display and available to win with our raffle tickets! Wallis will also be at the event to talk about his works of art.
Tickets are $25.00 per ticket or 5 for $100.00. Tickets will be available to purchase until Sunday, Dec. 9th.
Nov
11
1:00 PM13:00
Salute to Veterans Family Fun Day
Honor our Veterans this November with our Salute to Veterans Family Fun Day. Learn flag etiquette and folding, patriotic games and crafts that all salute the red, white, and blue. This event is perfect for the whole family and a great way to honor those who have served!
Oct
14
1:00 PM13:00
Pumpkins Galore
Pumpkins..Pumpkins.. Pumpkins! It’s all things pumpkin at October’s Family Fun Day! Families can jump into the fall season with pumpkin decorating, pumpkin activities and games, and eating all things pumpkin! $10 per family
Oct
6
to Oct 21
Sitting Up with the Dead: Victorian Funeral & Spiritualism Exhibit
Sitting up with the Dead: Victorian Funeral & Spiritualism Exhibit will be open weekends starting in October. This exhibit examines the death rituals and customs of the Victorian era by re-creating a Victorian style funeral in McCulloch House. (407 Columbus Ave)
The exhibit will be open:
Saturdays, October 6, 13, 20; 10 am-4 pm (Regular House Admission)
Sunday, October 7, 14, 21; 1 pm-4 pm (Regular House Admission)
Twilight Tours: Saturday, October 13th (7:00 pm-9:30 pm)
Midnight Tours: Saturday, October 20th (11:00 pm-1:00 am)
For more information visit our Upcoming Events Page
Sep
9
1:00 PM13:00
All Aboard for Fall
September Family Fun Day Destination: FALL! Bring children and children at heart for activities and treats featuring all things trains and fall. ($10 per family)
Aug
31
to Nov 18
Parlor: A Room by Many Names
Parlors: A Room By Many Names discusses the history of the formal living space in all Victorian homes. This pop-up exhibition uses the furnishings found in the East Terrace double parlors and details their significance to the history of parlors and the eventual turn away from this style of formal living
Come experience the history of the parlor with our latest exhibit curated by Jenni Opalinski and find answers to these questions and more!
Aug
28
6:30 PM18:30
Bob Alexander Lecture
Retired lawman and award-winning author Bob Alexander is the speaker for this year's fall lecture. Free and open to the public!
Jul
15
to Aug 12
Summer Santa Sale
Merry Christmas in July! Come find your favorite Santa-themed decorations all hours Earle-Napier-Kinnard House is open to the public!
Tuesday-Saturday 10-4
Sunday 1-4
Jul
8
1:00 PM13:00
Bubbly Summer Fun
July Family Fun Day is finally here!
Come join us at McCulloch House for bubbly activities, refreshments, and crafts for all ages!
$10 per family
Jun
11
to Jun 15
Civil War Summer Camp
Back by Popular demand is our Civil War Summer Camp!
Experience Civil War history first hand and let the history come alive with our Summer Camp this year!
Located: East Terrace
June 11th-15th
Ages 7-12
Time 9:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $75 per camper
Visit our events page for a more detailed account of camp and register today!
Jun
10
1:00 PM13:00
Watermelon Fun
Join us for summer fun with watermelon bowling, seed spitting, watermelon crafts, and of course watermelon snacks. $10 per family.
May
13
1:00 PM13:00
Miss Mary's Lemonade Party
Join Miss Mary for a fun springtime afternoon of classic outdoor games, homemade lemonade and make the perfect Mother's Day craft with Keep Waco Beautiful. $10 per family.
May
4
to May 6
Attic Treasures
4328 W. Waco Drive (Old Office Max Location)
Preview Party : May 3rd $40.00 per person (Reservations Required)
Apr
17
6:30 PM18:30
Spring Lecture: Medicine, Munitions, Music and Maritime
Join us for our 2018 Spring Lecture, a fabulous three panel discussion on the Civil War. Lee Lockwood Library. Panel members include Dr. Robert Corwin, Joe Walker and Professor Gerald Powell.
Mar
6
6:00 PM18:00
Evolution of American Art
Dr. Karen Pope, senior lecturer in art history at Baylor, will discuss this topic as part of the Barnes Decorative Arts course. Tickets to this lecture are $15.
Feb
27
6:00 PM18:00
Architectural Gems of Waco
Eric Ames , author of Images of American: Waco, will speak on this topic as part of the Barnes Decorative Arts Course. Tickets for this lecture are $15.
Feb
20
6:00 PM18:00
Decorative Arts 1840-1930
Dr. Kenneth Hafertepe discusses the decorative arts during these years as part of the Barnes Decorative Arts Course. Single Lecture tickets are $15.
Feb
13
6:00 PM18:00
Decorative Arts 1650-1840
Dr. Kenneth Hafertepe discusses the decorative arts during these years as part of the Barnes Decorative Arts Course. Single Lecture tickets are $15.
Feb
6
6:00 PM18:00
Waco History Lecture
Dr. Stephen Sloan discusses Waco History as the opening lecture of the Barnes Decorative Arts Course. Single Lecture tickets are $15.
Dec
1
to Dec 10
Christmas on the Brazos
Dec. 1 6-8 p.m. Candlelight tours of McCulloch House and Fort House; $5
Dec. 2 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All Houses are Open
Dec. 3 noon to 4 p.m. All Houses are Open
Dec. 5-8 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. McCulloch House and Fort House are Open for Tours
Dec. 9 9-11 a.m. Breakfast with Santa; McCulloch; $10 per family
Dec. 9 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All Houses are Open
Dec. 10 noon to 4 pm. All houses are open
Oct
19
6:30 PM18:30
Annual Membership Meeting
Historic Waco Foundation will celebrate its 5oth Anniversary and Salute its Past Presidents at the annual membership meeting at the Dr Pepper Museum and Free Enterprise Institute, 300 S. 5th St. Free admission for HWF members.
Oct
10
to Mar 31
A Fashionable Past
From corsets and large hats of the Edwardian era to sequins and short dresses of Flappers, this new exhibit from Historic Waco Foundation looks at women's fashion from 1880 through the 1940's. Hours are 11-3 pm Tuesday through Friday, and Saturday 1-4 pm. at Fort House, 503 S. 4th St. The exhibit is included with regular house admission.
Oct
6
6:30 PM18:30
From Corsets to Coco
At the free opening reception for Historic Waco Foundation's "A Fashionable Past" exhibit, a panel of experts from Baylor's fashion design and fashion merchandising will discuss women's fashion, from the restrictive styles of the 1880s to the Flapper era to the appearance of Chanel. The reception will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Aug
24
6:30 PM18:30
Fall Lecture with Professor Bob Darden
Baylor Professor Bob Darden will share his expertise on the fascinating topic of “Music That Matters: The Enduring Power of Freedom Songs,” at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Lee Lockwood Library. The free lecture is hosted by the Historic Waco Foundation.
Jul
16
2:30 PM14:30
What About Waco at Waco Hippodrome
Tickets are $8 general admission/$5 for students, seniors and military
Jul
15
5:00 PM17:00
What About Waco at Waco Hippodrome
Tickets are $15 general admission/$5 for students, seniors and military
Jul
14
7:00 PM19:00
"What About Waco" Showing at the Waco Hippodrome
Tickets are $15 general admission/$5 for students, seniors and military. A Q&A with the director will follow the show.
Jul
7
6:00 PM18:00
What About Waco Documentary
This four-episode documentary, written and directed by award-winning film maker Chris Scott, premieres at the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas, 715 Columbus Ave. Reception with cash bar at 6 p.m. with seating beginning at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.