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. 

Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House Museum Tours

Historic Fort Worth offers tours of
 Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House 
(1110 Penn Street) on the following days:

(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.

Click Here for more information about the house.  

McFarland Staircase
Rentals at McFarland

Rent McFarland House for your next event

  • Weddings
  • Parties
  • Rehearsal Dinners
  • Showers
  • Portraits
  • Meetings

Call 817-332-5875

email rentals@historicfortworth.org for pricing, availability and to learn more about this historic venue.

Mark Your Calendars for these Exciting Events

Hidden Gardens

The 2025 Hidden Gardens Tour will take place in five fabulous gardens in the beautiful Parkhill and University West neighborhoods

HonoreeGail Landreth 

Friday, May 16, 2025 Sunset Tour/Patron Dinner 5:00 p.m. 

           Sunday, May 18, 2025 Public Garden Tours 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 

Click Here for More Information

In the News

Demolition of LaGrave Field

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We greatly appreciate the support of the following businesses in furthering the mission of Historic Fort Worth.

However, we are unable to provide specific recommendations or endorsements for any business.

 
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Bennett Partners
Fender Andrade Architects
Gittings Photography
Hull Homes

Jim Irwin Floral

Park Place
PS The Letter
Scott Tucker Construction
Tarrant Regional Water

VanZandt Cottage Friends, Inc.

West Fork Landscaping
Western Exterminating
Lone Pecan Ranch
Towne Park
City Roofing Company
Harold Leidner Landscape Architects
Callahan freeman architects

Historic Fort Worth is a proud member of the following preservation organizations:

We Can't Save Them Without You!

Please consider donating to
Historic Fort Worth, Inc.

Membership has its rewards

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.