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
(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.
The 2026 Hidden Gardens Tour will take place in five fabulous gardens in the beautiful Rivercrest neighborhood. This is a wonderful opportunity to be outdoors in a lovely setting. The Hidden Gardens of Fort Worth Tour is now in its 22st year and has become a well-loved event and highly successful endeavor.
Patron Dinner – Friday, May 15, 2026 Sunset Tour – Sunday, May 17, 2026
Volunteers lead revitalization of Fort Worth’s oldest cemetery as historic site turns 175 by David Moreno, Fort Worth Report November 16, 2025 Sam Cantey IV,