The Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House will be closed for tours on Thursday, October 16, for a private event.
Established in 1969, honored with the 2009 Texas Historical Commission’s Governors Award in Preservation and a member of the National Preservation Partners Network, Historic Fort Worth, Inc. is dedicated to preserving Fort Worth’s unique historic identity through stewardship, education and leadership. HFW stewards the 1899 Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House, Fort Worth’s second landmark, and the 1953 Yates-Ottmann office building.
Historic Fort Worth, Inc. preserves Fort Worth’s distinct historic identity through stewardship, education and leadership.
Historic Fort Worth, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Historic Fort Worth offers tours of
Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House
1110 Penn Street
CLOSED THURSDAY OCT. 16 FOR EVENT
(Appointments are not needed for these days and times.)
Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday: 11:00, 12:00, 1:00 & 2:00
(2:00 is the last tour).
Sundays: 1:00, 2:00, & 3:00 (3:00 is the last tour).
Tours begin on the hour.
Admission:
$15.00 Adults – $10.00 Children, 12 years of age and under
Group rates available for 20 or more. Groups by appointment only.
Occasionally, the house is closed for events. Please call to confirm tour availability.
Rent McFarland House for your next event
Call 817-332-5875
email rentals@historicfortworth.org for pricing, availability and to learn more about this historic venue.
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Please join with other generous individuals, corporations, and foundations to help Historic Fort Worth with its mission to preserve history.
Tour McFarland House for Free. Receive free membership tour tickets as other discounts.
Historic Fort Worth is a 501c (3) charity.
