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.

Historic Fort Worth, Inc. is dedicated to preserving Fort Worth’s unique historic identity through stewardship, education and leadership. 

Historic Fort Worth, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. 

Hidden Gardens of Fort Worth

Join us for the 2024 Hidden Gardens Tour! Explore five enchanting gardens in Bellaire and Overton neighborhoods. Celebrating its 20th year, this beloved Fort Worth tradition promises a delightful day of nature and discovery. Don’t miss the charm – mark your calendar for a garden adventure!

Friday evening, May 3, 2024  – Patron Dinner and Sunset Garden Tour – SOLD OUT! Thank you

Sunday afternoon, May 5, 2024 – Tour the Gardens Noon – 5:00 p.m.

100% of proceeds from the Hidden Gardens of Fort Worth Tour benefit preservation programs at Historic Fort Worth, Inc.

For additional information, visit the event page or email events@historicfortworth.org or call 817.336.2344 x100

 

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.

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Real Places 2024

Real Places 2024

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) hopes you will join us in Austin or online for the eighth annual Real Places Conference. Presented by the Friends of the

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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
Joseph Berkes
Cooks Childrens
Bennett Partners
Martha Williams Group
Mineral Grove
Park Place
Bonhams
Brazos Midstream
Rent Historic
Ciera Bank
West Fork Landscaping
Susanna Bartolomei group
Hull Homes
PS The Letter
Tryba Architects
Scott Tucker Construction
Western Exterminating
Fender Andrade Architects
Texas Christian University
Merriman Anderson Architechs
The projects group

Jim Irwin Floral

Lone Pecan Ranch

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

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Historic Fort Worth, Inc.