Endangered Places
Last Service set for Mt. Gilead Baptist Church
Historic Black Baptist church closes chapter with downtown service amid sale by Marissa Greene, Fort Worth Report May 27, 2026 For over a century, Mount
May 28, 2026
MAY IS NATIONAL PRESERVATION MONTH
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.
Rent McFarland House for your next event
- Weddings
- Parties
- Rehearsal Dinners
- Showers
- Portraits
- Meetings
- Murder on Quality Hill
Call 817-332-5875
email rentals@historicfortworth.org for pricing, availability and to learn more about this historic venue.
Host a Murder Mystery Night at McFarland House!
Fun for groups of 5 – 20!
Mark Your Calendars!
This year’s art show will be held at the Amon Carter Center at Lena Pope.
It’s a chance to purchase original works by talented local artists while supporting Historic Fort Worth’s mission at the same time.
Preservation In the News
Historic cemetery preserves memories
‘A living place’: Historic cemetery preserves memories of Jewish life in Fort Worth by Marissa Greene and Ismael M. Belkoura, Fort Worth Report May 14,
May 15, 2026
HFW's Hidden Gardens
Hidden Gardens
Hidden Gardens of Fort Worth Tour returns May 15 and 17 by Meliza Aguilera, Fort Worth Report May 5, 2026 FORT WORTH, Texas — The
May 8, 2026
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.
Historic Fort Worth is a proud member of the following preservation organizations: