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 distinct 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!

Membership Tour #3
Maren Grove Apartments

Wednesday, November 18, 5:30: PM

801 West Shaw

Members Tour for Free.

March 4-6, 2027

Hidden Gardens of Fort Worth

May 14 & 16, 2027

Watch for more info!

Murder on Quality Hill

Host a Murder Mystery Night at McFarland House!

Fun for groups of 5 – 20!

Preservation In the News

2026 HFW Preservation Awards

2026 Preservation Awards

Preservation in the News From a 1930s Market to a Midcentury Home: Fort Worth Honors Its Preservation Champions Historic preservation celebrates the people and places

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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:

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Historic Fort Worth, Inc.