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

(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.

Click Here for more information about the house.  

McFarland Staircase
Rentals at McFarland

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.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3

Party with the Artists

Awards Presentation 5:30 p.m. – Gallery Opens 6:30 p.m.

Drinks and Lite Bites – Meet the Artists

BUY TICKETS HERE!

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4

Gallery Open to the Public

Open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – FREE ADMISSION

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5

Gallery Open to the Public

Open Noon – 4:00 p.m. – FREE ADMISSION

City Build

FREE Event for Children 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sam Cantey

2026 Cantey Lecture
and Preservation Awards

Wednesday
October 21, 5:30: PM

The Woman’s Club of Fort Worth
1316 Pennsylvania Ave.  

Murder on Quality Hill

Host a Murder Mystery Night at McFarland House!

Fun for groups of 5 – 20!

Preservation In the News

Historic Preservation

Section 106 is under threat

“The ACHP’s proposed changes to Section 106 will eviscerate the preservation of our shared civic and cultural heritage in the United States.” Brent Leggs, President

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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.

 
Acme Brick Tile and Stone
Brazos Midstream
Callahan freeman architects
Ciera Bank
City Roofing Company
Fender Andrade Architects
First Bank of the Southwest
Fort Worth Report
Gittings Photography
Harold Leidner Landscape 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.