The W.H. Stark House

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

“Brilliant: Cut Glass from The W.H. Stark House” features American Brilliant Cut Glass made from 1876 to 1917 that was collected by Miriam Lutcher Stark.

Miriam spent years filling her home with items to reflect both her family’s status and her personal style. Her collection, which remains one of the largest in the southern United States, is on view on the second floor of the Carriage House.

Visit The W.H. Stark House, or take the virtual tour at whstarkhouse.org/virtual-tour-carriage-house

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Pairpoint Manufacturing Company (founded 1880), “Lemonade Set Pitcher”, c. 1900, cut glass, 13 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 5 3/4 inches (34.3 x 19.1 x 14.6 cm), The W.H. Stark House, Orange, Texas, Gift of Nelda C. Stark, 1981, 41.900.410

10/07/2026

Visit The W.H. Stark House this week for FREE Guided Tours!

Led by an expert tour guide, guests are invited to step into history and explore all three floors of the 1894 Queen Anne home. Tours are offered on Wednesdays, Fridays, and select Saturdays, and advanced reservations are recommended.

💜 Reserve your spot at whstarkhouse.org/guided-tours!

10/06/2026

Calling all Orange County public high school students! 🎓📚

Are you interested in winning up to $9,000 annually in scholarship funds? Contact your school’s Stark Reading Contest Director for details on how to enter and compete in this annual contest! Entry Forms are due to the Stark Foundation by Friday, November 6, 2026.
*Please note that some schools may set an earlier deadline, so always check with your School Director to confirm Entry Form deadline.*

Thank you to our local Stark Reading Contest School Directors:
- Ron Chevalier (Orangefield High School)
- Melanie Claybar (Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School)
- Bridget Parker (West Orange-Stark High School)
- Hannah Landry (Bridge City High School)
- Stacy Webb (Vidor High School)

For Stark Reading Contest forms and more details, please visit starkfoundation.org/reading-contest.

10/01/2026

*Update: All time slots are full. Registration is closed. Please email [email protected] to join a waitlist.

Explore the world of Edgar Allan Poe during this after-hours evening of history and literature! 🐦‍⬛ 📖

During this immersive literary experience, guests will discover the macabre Victorian fascinations that inspired Poe, whose poems and stories are still found in Miriam Stark’s library. An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe brings the Stark family’s library and collections to life. The experience culminates in the third floor Tower Room with a staged reading of “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Raven” and more in collaboration with Southeast Texas Stages.

After the 30-minute House experience, extend your visit in the Carriage House with activities inspired by Poe and Victorian history.

Registration is free! Reserve a timed entry slot from 6 - 7:30 PM at whstarkhouse.org/edgar-allan-poe

09/30/2026

“A Touch of Orange: Selections from The W.H. Stark House Collection” features colorful decorative arts and artifacts once owned by Miriam and William Stark, including Miriam’s mahjong set from the 1920s.

More than a century ago, mahjong was a popular social pastime, and Miriam likely gathered with friends to play in The W.H. Stark House’s Sitting Room. Today, the game continues to bring people together. 🀄️

Through our Community Voice project, Dee Dee Windham, retired librarian and part-time educator at Shangri La Gardens, shared her perspective on that connection between past and present:

“Today the way we play mahjong has changed some in style, but not in spirit. My friends and I sill gather around a table to play, but our experience is more casual. Like the game of the 1920s, our mahjong sessions are about atmosphere, conversations, competition and mostly about connection."

🔸 See Miriam’s ivory and bamboo mahjong set for yourself in “A Touch of Orange,” on view at the Stark Museum of Art!

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Parker Brothers (founded 1883), “Mah-Jongg Set,” after 1923, ivory or bone; bamboo; paper, 9¼ × 6 ¾ × 5 ¼ inches, The W. H. Stark House, Orange, Texas, Gift of Nelda C. Stark, 1981,71.900.37.A-B

09/28/2026

*Update: this workshop is full and registration has closed.

Join us as we collaborate with The W.H. Stark House to present an engaging, hands-on workshop! 🖌

During the upcoming Adult Studio Workshop on October 10 from 9:30AM – 12:30PM, create a colorful faux stained-glass piece to take home! Participants will experiment with color, line and pattern to design a decorative artwork inspired by the stained glass found in The W.H. Stark House collection.
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This workshop is designed for adults ages 18 and up and will be held in the Education Center at the Stark Museum of Art. All supplies are included in the $35 materials fee.⁠
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📲 Registration is required.

09/24/2026

Don’t miss the last Art After 5 experience of the year today, Thursday, September 24 from 5-7PM!⁠
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⁠What to Expect at Art After 5:⁠
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🖼️ Stark Museum of Art⁠
- Join The Art & Science of Personal Color Talk with Emily Lopez at 6PM⁠
- Enjoy small bites and beverages available for purchase from Free State Cellars⁠
- View special exhibitions⁠
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🏡 The W.H. Stark House⁠
- Experience three-floor guided tours at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. (reservations recommended)⁠
- View Carriage House exhibition, “Brilliant: Cut Glass from The W.H. Stark House”⁠
- Stroll the historic Grounds⁠
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🔗 Visit starkmuseum.org/art-after-5 to learn more. Admission is free!