BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Beaumont Heritage Society - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://beaumontheritage.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Beaumont Heritage Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250905T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T180000 DTSTAMP:20250708T010402Z CREATED:20250708T010402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T010402Z UID:1548-1757091600-1762020000@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Downtown Walking Tours DESCRIPTION:Join us at 5:00 p.m. for Styles\, Scamps\, and Scandals – a guided walking tour through the heart of historic Downtown Beaumont. This one-of-a-kind experience blends architectural insight and colorful local history into an unforgettable evening stroll. \nOur tour begins promptly at 5 p.m. at a designated downtown meeting spot (provided upon registration)\, where guests will be welcomed by our knowledgeable and entertaining guide\, Katherine Leister. From there\, we’ll wind through Beaumont’s storied streets\, stopping at notable buildings and landmarks to uncover the area’s unique architectural styles—from ornate early 20th-century facades to hidden design details that often go unnoticed. \nAlong the way\, you’ll hear captivating tales of mischief and mayhem involving some of Beaumont’s most notorious figures—charming rogues\, small-town scandals\, and strange connections that once made local headlines. You’ll hear stories featuring locations at Crockett St\, the Tyrrell Historical Library\, Julie Rogers Theatre\, Jefferson Theatre\, the Jefferson County Courthouse\, San Jacinto Building\, and First National Bank Building- among others! \nThe tour lasts approximately 50 minutes and covers about ¾ of a mile\, so comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Whether you’re a history buff\, architecture fan\, or true-crime junkie\, this tour offers a little something for everyone. \nCome see downtown Beaumont like never before—through stories that are stylish\, scandalous\, and spooky! Book HERE! URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/downtown-walking-tours/ LOCATION:Downtown Beaumont\, 701 Main St.\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251103T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251103T150000 DTSTAMP:20251104T002053Z CREATED:20251104T002053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T002053Z UID:1741-1762174800-1762182000@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Santa Minis DESCRIPTION:Looking for the perfect Christmas card photo? \n\nJoin Beaumont Heritage Society for a Santa Mini Photoshoot on the porch of the historic John J. French Museum on Saturday\, November 29\, 2025 from 1 – 3 p.m.\n\n\n\nOld Saint Nick will greet kids and families on the decorated porch of the home for a five-minute meet-and-greet photo shoot. \n\n\n\nSessions start at 1 p.m. and are $50 for 3 digital images. \n\n\n\nHalf of the proceeds from this event benefit the care and maintenance of the 1845 John J. French Museum.\nClick here to book your session! URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/santa-minis/ LOCATION:John Jay French House\, 3025 French Road\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77706\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251108T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251108T140000 DTSTAMP:20250624T205018Z CREATED:20250429T234359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T205018Z UID:1459-1762596000-1762610400@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED John Jay French Museum 180th Anniversary Event DESCRIPTION:Join the Beaumont Heritage Society as we celebrate a major milestone — 180 years of the historic John Jay French House! On November 8\, 2025\, from 10 am – 2 pm\, step back in time and experience a day filled with history\, fun\, and community spirit. \nThroughout the day\, guests of all ages can explore hands-on activities\, including period-accurate lawn games and pioneer crafts. At the same time\, the museum will be open for walkthroughs\, offering a chance to step inside the home that has stood for nearly two centuries. At the forge\, blacksmiths will demonstrate traditional skills essential to 19th-century life. Plus\, Stable-Spirits and Texas AgriLife Extension will be on-site with live animals for visitors to meet and learn about. \nThe Big Thicket Outlaws will bring history to life through exciting live reenactments on the grounds at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Please note: As part of their performances\, the Big Thicket Outlaws will be firing blanks to simulate historic gunfire\, so guests should be prepared for sudden loud sounds. \nLocal historian and French family descendant Judy Linsley will share her knowledge of John Jay French\, his family\, and Texas history during two special talks at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall. \nIn honor of the occasion\, we invite all descendants of the French family to attend and gather for a special group photograph in front of the historic home at noon. Help us celebrate the legacy of John Jay French and the generations that followed in his footsteps. \nAdmission is just $5 per person\, and every dollar raised directly supports the preservation of the John Jay French House\, ensuring that this important piece of Beaumont’s history will continue to inspire future generations for another 180 years. \nBring your family\, invite your friends\, and help us make history — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/john-jay-french-museum-180th-anniversary-event/ LOCATION:John Jay French House\, 3025 French Road\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77706\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251115T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251115T110000 DTSTAMP:20251008T204020Z CREATED:20251008T204020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T204020Z UID:1705-1763200800-1763204400@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Pandit Mehar Chand Historical Marker Dedication DESCRIPTION:The Beaumont Heritage Society is proud to host a special dedication ceremony for a new historical marker honoring the life and legacy of Pandit Mehar Chand on Saturday\, November 15\, 2025 at 10:00 AM. The event will take place at 911 Crockett St. Beaumont\, TX 77701 (on the corner of Crockett and Archie Streets) and is free and open to the public. \n  \nPandit Mehar Chand (May 18\, 1894 – Aug. 22\, 1977) emigrated to the United States during a period when Asian Indians were prohibited from obtaining U.S. citizenship and xenophobia and anti-Hindu religious discrimination were rampant. Upon subsequently settling in Beaumont in 1918 and opening a grocery store on Crockett Street\, his difficulties continued\, including persecution by the Ku Klux Klan and his conviction for interstate conspiracy to sell cigarettes\, for which Chand’s accusers later recanted their testimony. Chand remained under threat of deportation for this crime for many years. He was ultimately pardoned by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on April 26\, 1937. On November 23\, 1949\, Chand finally became a U.S. citizen – and the first Indian-American U.S. citizen – to live in Beaumont. His unassuming modesty\, goodwill toward his neighbors\, and advocacy against racial discrimination had by then long endeared Chand to his adopted community. \n  \nThis historical marker was awarded under the Texas Historical Commission’s competitive statewide under-told marker program\, which seeks to address significant gaps in our state’s geographical and historical narrative. Limited funding is available to the THC for its under-told program and only 15 marker topics are approved annually. The Pandit Mehar Chand marker was the first marker to be approved under this program in Jefferson County. The marker commemorates Chand’s extraordinary contributions and ensures his legacy is permanently recognized in the city’s cultural and historical landscape. \n  \nThe dedication ceremony will feature remarks from community leaders\, representatives of the Beaumont Heritage Society and Jefferson County Historical Commission\, and members of the Pandit Mehar Chand family. URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/pandit-mehar-chand-historical-marker-dedication/ LOCATION:911 Crockett Street\, Beaumont\, Texas 77701\, 911 Crockett Street\, Beaumont\, 77701\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251120T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251120T193000 DTSTAMP:20251008T235935Z CREATED:20251008T235741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T235935Z UID:1710-1763659800-1763667000@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Heritage Happy Hour - Tyrrell Historical Library DESCRIPTION:Beaumont\, TX —  Step back in time and toast to Beaumont’s rich heritage during Heritage Happy Hour at the Tyrrell Historical Library\, hosted by the Beaumont Heritage Society. This event invites guests to enjoy complimentary craft beer and wine while exploring one of Beaumont’s most striking historic landmarks. \n  \nBuilt in 1903 as the First Baptist Church and later transformed into the Tyrrell Historical Library\, this architectural gem is an enduring testament to the city’s craftsmanship and cultural legacy. The library’s stunning Romanesque Revival design—complete with intricate stonework\, stained glass\, and soaring arches—sets a dramatic stage for an evening of connection\, conversation\, and discovery. \n  \nGuests will enjoy: \n\nComplimentary drinks\nGuided tours highlighting the building’s unique history and preservation efforts\nA chance to mingle with fellow history enthusiasts\, preservation supporters\, and community members in a one-of-a-kind setting\n\n  \nThe event will be held Thursday\, November 20th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tours will occur every 15 minutes. Admission for tours is $10 for 21 and up with Beaumont Heritage Society members attending free (non-alcoholic drinks also available). This event is generously underwritten by Giglio Distributing Co. For more information\, visit www.beaumontheritage.org or follow the Beaumont Heritage Society on social media for updates. \n  \nHeritage Happy Hour is an ongoing outreach program typically held every other month\, with each event highlighting a historical landmark\, time\, exhibit\, or organization\, featuring complimentary craft beer provided by Giglio Distributing Co. (wine and non-alcoholic beverages also available). We believe that by promoting and sharing our local history and its historical significance in a fun and social way\, we can also share and promote the efforts to preserve Beaumont’s historical landscape. Join the Beaumont Heritage Society today at beaumontheritage.org/membership and be a part of making a difference! URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/heritage-happy-hour-tyrrell-historical-library/ LOCATION:Tyrrell Historical Library\, 695 Pearl Street\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251206T193000 DTSTAMP:20251111T231741Z CREATED:20251111T231508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T231741Z UID:1747-1765042200-1765049400@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Christmas Candlelight Tour DESCRIPTION:Step into the holiday spirit at the Beaumont Heritage Society’s Christmas Candlelight Tour at the John Jay French Museum! \nOn Saturday\, December 6th\, 2025\, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.\, immerse yourself in the warmth of Christmas past with candlelit tours through the beautifully decorated 1845 French home. Stop by the museum to snap a picture with Old Saint Nick\, join in a caroling hayride\, and create a festive keepsake at our holiday craft station. Gather with friends and family to enjoy cozy wassail and cookies in our Heritage Hall event space. \nThis annual celebration promises an enchanting evening filled with holiday cheer and traditions that will make the season sparkle. Don’t miss this magical night—perfect for making memories that last a lifetime! \nAdmission is $5 for ages four and up\, with three and under attending free. Beaumont Heritage Society Members attend free; check your membership card for details. \nWe hope to see you there! \nBeaumont Heritage Society is a community supported nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and preservation of history in Beaumont. All proceeds from the event go directly to the care and maintenance of the 1845 John Jay French Museum. URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/christmas-candlelight-tour-2/ LOCATION:John Jay French House\, 3025 French Road\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77706\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251211T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251211T193000 DTSTAMP:20251209T023900Z CREATED:20251103T222331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T023900Z UID:1732-1765474200-1765481400@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Vintage Holiday and Christmas Market DESCRIPTION:Let vintage holiday tunes serenade you at Beaumont Heritage Society’s A Vintage Holiday at the Chambers House Museum on December 11th\, 2025\, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Walk through the house\, decorated with the family’s own Christmas decorations\, and learn more about how this prominent Beaumont family celebrated the holidays. \nThis FREE event features a walkthrough tour of the 1907 Chambers House Museum with live Holiday music played on the family piano. The tour will feature information on how the Chambers family celebrated Christmas from 1920 – 1945. Children can enjoy a paper doll craft while parents shop at the last-chance Christmas market on the grounds. Coffee\, hot chocolate\, and other light refreshments will be served. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. The Chambers House is located at 2240 Calder Ave. in Beaumont.  Parking is located behind the Museum off McFaddin St. \nVENDOR SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.  To register as a vendor for this event\, please complete the form below before hitting “SUBMIT.” Registration is free\, and spots are limited! URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/vintage-holiday-and-christmas-market/ LOCATION:Chambers House Museum\, 2240 Calder Avenue\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251215T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251215T160000 DTSTAMP:20251213T031140Z CREATED:20251111T231923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T031140Z UID:1737-1765792800-1765814400@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Poinsettia Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:POINSETTIA ORDERS ARE NOW CLOSED.\n  \nWill you be purchasing a poinsettia this holiday season? Look no further! \nBeaumont Heritage Society’s annual Poinsettia Fundraiser is a great way to purchase poinsettias and support a local organization! Poinsettias will be delivered on Monday\, December 15th\, 2025\, to the greater Beaumont area only. \nAll proceeds from this fundraiser go directly into the care and maintenance of the 1845 John Jay French Museum. \n****MAKE SURE TO HIT SUBMIT ON YOUR ORDER FORM WHEN YOU COMPLETE IT**** \n\n\n\n\n*DON’T FORGET TO HIT SUBMIT ON YOUR FORM BEFORE LEAVING THE PAGE* \n \n\nTo make your payment\, please click the “Buy Now” Paypal button\, and ensure your payment is processed.  \nUSE BUTTON BELOW TO COMPLETE YOUR PAYMENT URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/poinsettia-fundraiser-2/ LOCATION:John Jay French House\, 3025 French Road\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77706\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260110T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260110T103000 DTSTAMP:20260108T033700Z CREATED:20251212T220417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T033700Z UID:1787-1768037400-1768041000@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Spindletop 125th Anniversary & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony DESCRIPTION:The Beaumont Heritage Society\, in collaboration with Jefferson County and the Jefferson County Historical Commission\, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday\, January 10th\, 2026\, at 9:30 a.m. to unveil new interpretive panels and commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Spindletop oil boom — the historic event that transformed Beaumont\, Texas\, and reshaped the global energy industry. \nOn January 10\, 1901\, the Spindletop gusher erupted\, launching the modern petroleum era and turning Beaumont into a booming hub of innovation\, opportunity\, and global significance. The newly installed interpretive panels tell the story of that remarkable transformation\, highlighting the people\, technologies\, and lasting impacts that emerged from Spindletop. \nIn Giant Under the Hill: A History of the Spindletop Oil Discovery\, co -author Judith Linsley wrote\, “The Lucas Gusher changed the course of history\, inaugurating a new fuel age. This site will preserve this important story for future generations.” Linsley will be present to remark on the 125th anniversary. \nThe ceremony will take place at Spindletop Park\, where community leaders\, local officials\, historians\, and residents will gather to celebrate one of the most pivotal moments in American industrial history. (Directions at the end of page – searching for the park on maps will bring you to the incorrect location) \nThe interpretive panels feature historical photographs\, firsthand accounts\, and key milestones from the Spindletop era\, creating an engaging and educational experience for the public. They will remain on display year-round and will be accessible at no cost. \nThe ribbon-cutting ceremony is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served\, and brief remarks will be given by representatives from Jefferson County and partner organizations. \n  \nEvent Details:\nDate: January 10th\, 2026\nTime: 9:30 a.m.\nLocation: Spindletop Park \n  \n**Directions to Spindletop Park:\nThe entrance to Spindletop Park is located on the east side of West Port Arthur Road (Spur93).\nHeading south on West Port Arthur Road – it is 1.4 miles south of Highway 96\, 287 (Cardinal Drive)\nHeading north on West Port Arthur Road – it is 1.5 miles north of Highway 3514. URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/spindletop-125th-anniversary-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/ LOCATION:Spindletop Park\, Beaumont\, TX\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260115T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260115T193000 DTSTAMP:20251210T224808Z CREATED:20251210T224400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T224808Z UID:1776-1768498200-1768505400@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Heritage Happy Hour: Iron Gate Studios - The Kyle Building DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and raise a glass at Heritage Happy Hour on Thursday\, January 15th for an evening of history\, conversation\, and complimentary craft beer and wine in a truly one-of-a-kind setting!\n\n\n\nJoin us at Iron Gate Studios in the Kyle Building for a relaxed\, come-and-go happy hour where the past meets the present. Mingle with fellow history lovers\, explore the space\, and learn more about what Iron Gate Studios offers. Iron Gate features a collective of artists and services\, including a variety of tattooing\, personal training\, photography\, hair stylist\, permanent jewelry\, and more.\n\n\n\nThe Kyle Building stands in the former site of the Kyle Opera House. Built in 1933\, the building provides an example of early Art Deco and is made from black glazed terracotta\, beige limestone\, and aluminum decorative work. Hear from Beaumont Heritage Society’s Collection Manager\, Jayden Franke\, on the history of the Opera House and the building that now stands.\n\n\n\nYou can even stop and get tattooed! Tattoo artists Matthew Mahon and Kelly Cantrell have designed a special flash sheet featuring historical references to Beaumont. Designs will be available on a first-come\, first-serve basis and will be repeatable (flash sheet is at the end of the page). Each piece starts at $80 for an outline\, with an additional $20 for shading/color.\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a local history enthusiast or just looking for a unique way to unwind\, this is the perfect chance to experience a piece of the past while making new connections.\n\n\n\n Location: Iron Gate Studios in The Kyle Building | 215 Orleans St.\n Date: Thursday\, January 15th\, 2026\n Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.\n Admission: Members FREE| $10 21 and up\n\n\n\nGrab a friend and join us for a memorable happy hour in history! URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/heritage-happy-hour-the-kyle-building-iron-gate-studios/ LOCATION:The Kyle Building – Iron Gate Studios\, 215 Orleans St\, #400b\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T110000 DTSTAMP:20260205T171818Z CREATED:20260205T171818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T171818Z UID:1816-1772186400-1772190000@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Days - Modern Policy\, Historic Roots DESCRIPTION:Class is back in session!\n\nJoin the Beaumont Heritage Society at the 1845 John Jay French Museum for Homeschool Days\, a brand-new way to learn about history in one of Beaumont’s most historic locations!\n\nFEBRUARY HOMESCHOOL DAYS: “Modern Policy\, Historic Roots”\n\nIn our February Homeschool Days program\, students will understand modern politics and foreign policy through a historical lens. Following the lesson\, students will review primary sources like the Monroe Doctrine and Roosevelt Corollary\, and complete worksheets relating to the subject matter. This program is recommended for students ages 10-18. Students will learn: what a primary source is and how to identify and locate them\, how to compare and contrast the interests of the United States between the early 1800s and today\, and how to consider opposing viewpoints to the policies stated in the documents.\n\n“Homeschool Days – Modern Policy\, Historic Roots\,” will take place on February 27\, 2026\, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am on the grounds of the John Jay French Museum. The session costs $5.00 per student and includes a history lesson and related activity. Please complete your form and payment below. Spots are limited!\n\nPlease complete the registration form and payment below. 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(Including medications) If none\, type NONE.(Required)In case of emergency\, and if the Beaumont Heritage Society is unable to contact any of the listed contacts\, do we have permission to have your child taken to the emergency room?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Emergency Permission: In case of emergency\, I authorize the Beaumont Heritage Society staff to obtain emergency medical care for my student(s) as needed.(Required)\n \n \n I Accept\n \n \n \n I Decline\n To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law\, I will hold harmless and indemnify the Beaumont Heritage Society\, its agents and employees\, against any and all claims and actions arising out of my child's/children's participation in the Homeschool Days program\, including\, without limitation\, expenses\, judgments\, fines\, settlements and other amounts actually and reasonably incurred in connection with any liability\, suit\, action\, loss\, or damage arising or resulting from my child's participation in the Homeschool Days program..(Required)\n \n \n I Accept\n \n \n \n I Decline\n Photography Permission: I authorize the Beaumont Heritage Society staff and agents permission to photograph and video my student(s) while attending Homeschool Days for the explicit purpose of social media use\, and creation of print advertising materials.(Required)\n \n \n I Accept\n \n \n \n I Decline\n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n  \n\nWant to be notified of the next Homeschool Days event? Email education@beaumontheritage.org to join our mailing list! Questions about the program? Call our Museum Educator at 409-832-4010! URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/homeschool-days-modern-policy-historic-roots/ LOCATION:John Jay French House\, 3025 French Road\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77706\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T193000 DTSTAMP:20260209T180303Z CREATED:20260209T180303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T180303Z UID:1824-1773941400-1773948600@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Heritage Happy Hour - Temple Emanuel DESCRIPTION:Beaumont\, Texas — The Beaumont Heritage Society invites the community to experience local history and culture at Heritage Happy Hour\, hosted at the historic Temple Emanuel in Beaumont on Thursday\, March 19th\, 2026. This special evening will offer guests the opportunity to enjoy complimentary beer and wine by Giglio Distributing\, connect with fellow history enthusiasts\, and explore one of Beaumont’s treasured historic landmarks. \n  \nHeritage Happy Hour is an ongoing series designed to showcase significant historic places throughout the community while supporting preservation efforts. Hosting the event at Temple Emanuel highlights both the architectural beauty of the synagogue and its longstanding role in Beaumont’s cultural and civic life. Guests will enjoy complimentary drinks and informal tours from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. while learning about the building’s history and its impact on the city. Proceeds from the event help support the Beaumont Heritage Society’s mission to preserve\, promote\, and celebrate the region’s historic resources. \n  \nEvent Details: \nTemple Emanuel\, Beaumont\, Texas; 1120 Broadway Beaumont\, TX 77701\nMarch 19th\, 2026\n5:30 – 7:30 p.m. \nFREE for BHS Members; $10 for 21 and up\, tickets sold at the door \n  \nHeritage Happy Hour is an ongoing outreach program typically held every other month\, with each event highlighting a historical landmark\, time\, exhibit\, or organization\, featuring complimentary craft beer provided by Giglio Distributing Co. (wine and non-alcoholic beverages also available). We believe that by promoting and sharing our local history and its historical significance in a fun and social way\, we can also share and promote the efforts to preserve Beaumont’s historical landscape. Join the Beaumont Heritage Society today at beaumontheritage.org/membership and be a part of making a difference! \n  \nAbout Temple Emanuel: “Congregation Temple Emanuel began as a permanent religious organization in September 1895\, with its first Temple\, a wooden building of Byzantine design\, erected in 1901; and it served the Congregation until the erection of the current Temple Emanuel which was dedicated in 1923. Since its construction\, the current Temple Emanuel has been in continuous use\, serving the greater Beaumont and Golden Triangle area. In 2004\, following a successful fundraising campaign\, we restored and updated our beautiful Temple and its magnificent Main Sanctuary. In 2019\, the Main Sanctuary of Temple Emanuel was rededicated and named The Gale Foundation Sanctuary to honor Jewish philanthropists Rebecca and Edwin Gale\, of blessed memory.” URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/heritage-happy-hour-temple-emanuel/ LOCATION:Temple Emanuel\, 1120 Broadway St\, Beaumont\, Texas\, 77701 ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T190000 DTSTAMP:20260304T182537Z CREATED:20260304T182537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T182537Z UID:1841-1774719000-1774724400@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:History & Havdalah: Narratives of Beaumont's Jewish Legacy DESCRIPTION:The community is invited to a special evening honoring the life and legacy of Hyman Asher\nPerlstein and celebrating the rich history of the Jewish community in Beaumont on Saturday\, March 28\, 2026\, at\n5:30 p.m. at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas\, where the Perlstein building once stood. \nPresented by the Temple Emanuel Brotherhood and the Beaumont Heritage Society\, the event will recognize\nPerlstein’s contributions to civic life and highlight the enduring impact of Jewish families and institutions on the\ncultural\, economic\, and philanthropic development of Beaumont. \nHyman Asher Perlstein was a respected community leader whose work and generosity left a lasting mark on the\ncity. The evening will feature remarks from community leaders\, historical reflections\, and opportunities for guests\nto learn more about the role Hyman Perlstein played in shaping the community of Beaumont. \nThis event is part of an ongoing effort to preserve and share the diverse narratives that define Southeast Texas.\nThrough partnership and collaboration\, organizers aim to ensure that the history of Beaumont’s Jewish community\nis recognized\, documented\, and celebrated for generations to come. \nThe program will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas\, located at 500 Main Street\nin downtown Beaumont. The public is invited to attend. \nAbout the Sponsors\nThe Temple Emanuel Brotherhood supports the mission and community engagement efforts of Temple Emanuel\nwhile fostering fellowship and service. \nThe Beaumont Heritage Society is a non-profit organized to educate and engage the community through\npreservation of Beaumont’s history and heritage for a better future together. URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/history-havdalah-narratives-of-beaumonts-jewish-legacy/ LOCATION:Art Museum of Southeast Texas\, 500 Main Street\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T150000 DTSTAMP:20260316T182643Z CREATED:20260303T151835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T182643Z UID:1834-1775307600-1775314800@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the John Jay French Museum DESCRIPTION:Make plans to join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday\, April 4\, 2026\, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on the grounds of the John Jay French Museum! \n  \nThousands of eggs will be filled with treats and some special prize tickets! Bring your camera and take photos with Baxter Bunny\, make a craft (while supplies last)\, tour the first floor of the historic John Jay French Museum\, and enjoy the Easter egg hunt with FOUR separate hunting areas divided by age group – including one for our very littlest egg hunters! \n  \nDoors open at 1:00 p.m.\, with the egg hunt commencing at 1:45 p.m. for kids ages 0-11 years old. Tickets are $5.00 per adult and child over the age of four. Children three years and under and BHS members get in free! Check your membership card for more details. \n  \nAll proceeds benefit the John Jay French Museum and our mission to foster a connection to Beaumont’s rich history and heritage. \n  \nThank you to our sponsors: \nMcKenzie and Tate Lapray \nSt. Andrew’s Day School URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/easter-egg-hunt-at-the-john-jay-french-museum-2/ LOCATION:John Jay French House\, 3025 French Road\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77706\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T193000 DTSTAMP:20260323T143445Z CREATED:20260310T155151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T143445Z UID:1857-1775755800-1775763000@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Adults After Easter at the John Jay French Museum DESCRIPTION:Join us for our most unique Happy Hour of the year – Adults After Easter! This Adult Easter Egg Hunt takes place Thursday\, April 9th\, 2026 from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm on the grounds of the 1845 John Jay French Museum! \nCome out and enjoy craft beer showcased by Giglio Distributing Company (wine and water also available) and take a tour of the bottom floor of the French Museum. The hunt will commence at 6:30 pm\, where guests can hunt for treats\, beverage samples\, and prize eggs on the historic grounds! Bring your Easter baskets and prepare for an exciting and nostalgic evening! \nSpecial thanks to Giglio Distributing for such a great event! \nHeritage Happy Hour is always FREE to members of the Beaumont Heritage Society and $10 for non-members 21+. Guests 21 and over ONLY for this Heritage Happy Hour. \nThanks to this year’s sponsor\, For The Record! \n \nHeritage Happy Hour is an ongoing partnership between the Beaumont Heritage Society and Giglio Distributing Co. typically held every other month\, with each event highlighting a historical exhibit\, time\, or landmark\, as well as a craft beer or brewery. We believe that by promoting and sharing our local history and its historical significance in a fun and social way\, we can also share and promote the efforts to preserve Beaumont’s historical landscape. Become a member today at beaumontheritage.org and help us make a difference! \nThank you to the following businesses for their Easter basket prize donations: \n \n \n – Come Alive Coffee Shop URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/adults-after-easter-at-the-john-jay-french-museum-2/ LOCATION:John Jay French House\, 3025 French Road\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77706\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T170000 DTSTAMP:20260520T151331Z CREATED:20260312T202042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T151331Z UID:1863-1777622400-1785517200@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:SETX 250! DESCRIPTION:As the nation prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026\, the Beaumont Heritage Society is launching Southeast Texas 250\, a regional initiative to commemorate the United States Semiquincentennial across Southeast Texas. \nThe effort will bring together museums\, historical organizations\, schools\, civic groups\, and local governments throughout the region to celebrate the people\, places\, and stories that have shaped Southeast Texas and its role in the broader American story. \nThe national milestone commemorates the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence on July 4\, 1776. Across the country\, communities are organizing programs leading up to the anniversary through the nationwide effort coordinated by the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission. Southeast Texas 250 will serve as the regional framework for local participation in the celebration. \nLed by the Beaumont Heritage Society\, Southeast Texas 250 will encourage communities across the region to host events\, exhibitions\, oral history projects\, educational programs\, and heritage tourism initiatives that highlight local history while connecting it to the larger national narrative. \nThe initiative is expected to include collaborative programming with regional partners and special events leading up to and after the 250th anniversary of Independence Day in 2026. \n🏨 Making a weekend of it? Stay with our partner hotel! Hilton Garden Inn Beaumont 3755 I-10\, Beaumont\, TX 77705. Book online or call the hotel and reference client/company number 3553285 for a special rate. \nSee the SETX 250 Community Calendar and list of events below! \n_________________________________________________________ \nCommunity Barbecue and SETX  250 Kickoff | The Chambers House Museum | Saturday\, May 2nd\, 2026 | 12 – 4 p.m.\n  \n \nJoin us for a Community Barbecue at the Chambers House Museum on Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. as we kick off Southeast Texas 250\, a regional celebration leading up to America’s 250th anniversary. \nBring your friends\, family\, and neighbors for an afternoon of good food\, community spirit\, and local history. This free event is a chance to gather together\, celebrate the stories that shaped Southeast Texas\, and launch a year of special programs and events across the region. \nThe Chambers House Museum\, operated by the Beaumont Heritage Society\, provides the perfect historic backdrop for this celebration. Come enjoy barbecue\, connect with your community\, and help us start the Southeast Texas 250 festivities in style. \n\nAMSET Film Crew Meeting | The Art Museum of SETX | Tuesday\, May 12th\, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.\n  \n \nJoin AMSET in celebrating America 250 by discussing one of the oldest art forms in America\, quilting. The two documentaries listed below provide insight into the history\, cultural significance\, and artistry of quilting with emphasis on how quilts tell diverse stories. Attendees will watch the documentaries on their own and come together for conversation.  This event is free to attend\, RSVP encouraged. Click the link below to get your free ticket.  \n  \nRSVP for Film Crew –> https://givebutter.com/america-250-amset-film-crew-4nrfvt \n– “Craft in America: Quilts” (Season 11\, Episode 1) on PBS (stream for free on PBS.org) \n– “The Quilters” on Netflix  (optional\, if participant does not have access to Netflix) \n  \nAmerica 250 Open House & SETX Speaks: Oral History Drive | The W.H. Stark House | Saturday\, May 16th\, 2026 | 10 – 2 p.m.\n\n\nCelebrate America’s 250th Birthday at The W.H. Stark House! We are kicking off a summer of celebration with the America 250 Open House on Saturday\, May 16\, from 10 am-2 pm. \nThe America 250 Open House will feature the Southeast Texas Speaks: Oral History Drive\, which invites our community to share and preserve their memories of Southeast Texas! Sign up for a timeslot today at whstarkhouse.org and help us see SETX history through your eyes. \nVisitors will also make their mark on a Community Painting\, add a wish to the Wish Wall\, and visit community partners on the grounds. The Stark House will be open for visitors to explore the people of The W.H. Stark House and its unique place in Southeast Texas history. Go to https://whstarkhouse.org/oralhistory/ to register. Visit https://whstarkhouse.org/america-250-open-house/ for more information. \n  \n\nAmerica 250: Three Presidents – Lincoln\, Grant\, and Garfield | Stark Museum of Art |May 16th – December 3rd\, 2026 \n \nTo celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States\, the Stark Museum of Art presents America 250: Three Presidents—Lincoln\, Grant\, and Garfield. This special focus exhibition features three watercolor paintings by Taos artist Oscar E. Berninghaus. Each painting shows a moment from the early life of Abraham Lincoln\, Ulysses S. Grant\, or James Garfield. These scenes remind us that these well-known leaders began as ordinary boys who worked hard and hoped for a better future. (Museum closed May 17th\, 18th & 19th) \n  \nVietnam Veterans of America Collection Exhibit Opening Event | The Tyrrell Historical Library| Thursday\, June 11th\, 2026 | 4:30 – 6 p.m.\n \nJoin the Tyrrell Historical Library for a special exhibit opening honoring Vietnam Veterans. \nThe Vietnam Veterans Exhibit will feature artifacts\, photographs\, and memorabilia highlighting the history and contributions of the local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America. The event will include a presentation by Sandra Womack\, who will discuss the chapter’s history and ongoing impact on the Beaumont community. \n  \nThe W.H. Stark House Book Club | The W.H. Stark House & John Jay French Museum | Thursday\, June 11th & June 18th\, 2026 | 6 p.m.\n \nCelebrate America’s 250th birthday with The W.H. Stark House Classics Book Club in a discussion of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a classic 1943 coming-of-age novel by Betty Smith\, following the life of Francie Nolan\, a resilient girl growing up in the immigrant communities of Brooklyn\, New York\, in the early 1900s. The story chronicles her childhood and adolescence\, focusing on her family’s struggles with poverty\, her father’s alcoholism\, her mother’s strength\, and Francie’s own dreams of education and becoming a writer\, symbolized by the tenacious tree growing in their yard. \nInspired by Miriam Stark’s own book club\, this event will explore America’s 250th birthday through a discussion of the novel’s themes\, American history\, and the “American Dream.” \nThis Book Club will be offered twice! The June 11 session will be hosted at The W.H. Stark House in Orange\, and the June 18 session will be hosted at the John Jay French Museum in Beaumont. The June 11 session will also include a brief tour of The W.H. Stark House. Guests are encouraged to register for the date of their choosing. \nAdvanced registration is encouraged and can be made online at https://whstarkhouse.org/classics-book-club/. \n  \nAMSET Book Club Meeting | The Art Museum of SETX | Tuesday\, June 16th\, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.\n  \n \n\nJoin AMSET in celebrating America 250 by reading Theo the Golden by Allen Levi. This new bestselling novel explores how art creates community and sparks acts of kindness in a small southern town. We will discuss the story\, how art plays a part in everyday life\, and how we can create community and connection in our own lives. Attendees will read the book on their own and come together for conversation. Free to attend\, RSVP encouraged. Click the link below to get your free ticket.  \n  \nRSVP for Book Club –> https://givebutter.com/america-250-amset-book-club-kwrbhq \n\n  \nAmerica 250: Community & Culture | The John Jay French Museum | Saturday\, June 20th\, 2026 | 10 – 2 p.m.\n  \n \nJoin us for Community and Culture\, a vibrant multicultural fair celebrating the people\, traditions\, and stories that make Southeast Texas unique. As part of the Southeast Texas 250 commemoration\, this event will bring together music\, food\, art\, and cultural traditions from across our diverse communities. \nEnjoy performances\, local vendors\, cultural demonstrations\, and opportunities to connect with neighbors while honoring the many cultures that shape our region’s history and future. \nCelebrate the rich heritage of Southeast Texas and be part of this special moment as we mark 250 years of the American story—together. \n  \nAmerica 250: Lecture: Log Cabin to White House | Stark Museum of Art | Thursday\, June 25th\, 2026 | 6 p.m.\n \nThis slide talk will highlight three paintings of U.S. presidents. Taos artist Oscar E. Berninghaus created scenes from the early lives of Abraham Lincoln\, Ulysses S. Grant\, and James Garfield. Curator Sarah Boehme will explain why Berninghaus chose these presidents and what inspired him to paint their stories. The talk will also look at the history and events that shaped these three leaders as they served their country. \nOffered in conjunction with the special focus exhibition America 250: Three Presidents – Lincoln\, Grant\, and Garfield on view through December 23\, 2026\, at the Stark Museum of Art \nAmerica 250: Star-Spangled Spectacular | Jefferson Theater | Saturday\, June 27th\, 2026 | 6 p.m.\nThe City of Beaumont invites the community to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a patriotic evening of music\, film\, and history at the Jefferson Theatre. \nGuests will enjoy a memorable lineup of performances and features\, including: \n\nA stirring rendition of the National Anthem performed by barbershop quartet\, The College Try\nA patriotic Armed Forces Medley honoring U.S. military branches\nInteractive sing-a-longs accompanied by the historic Robert Morton organ\, with vocals led by Hunter Courts\nA special silent film presentation of The General\, featuring live organ accompaniment by Tom Helms on the restored Robert Morton organ\nThis unique celebration highlights the rich cultural heritage of the Jefferson Theatre while honoring the spirit of America’s 250th anniversary.\n\nDoors open at 6pm\, and the program begins at 7pm. To purchase tickets\, visit: Star Spangled Spectacular. \n  \n\nThe Spirit of Port Arthur | Museum of the Gulf Coast | Wednesday\, July 1st\, 2026 | 6:30 p.m.\n \nThe Spirit of Port Arthur is a temporary exhibition developed in conjunction with America 250\, the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Rather than focusing on the events of 1776\, the exhibition interprets the broader ideals of American independence—resilience\, opportunity\, freedom of expression\, and civic identity—through the history and lived experience of Port Arthur\, Texas. Presented over a focused 3-month run\, the exhibition highlights how a single Gulf Coast community reflects the larger American story through industry\, culture\, adversity\, and perseverance. The exhibition positions Port Arthur not as a footnote to national history\, but as an active contributor to it. Included in regular Museum admission. \n  \n“America 250: A Beaumont History” by Judith Walker Linsley | McFaddin-Ward House Museum | Thursday\, November 12th\, 2026 | 6:30 p.m.\n \n  \nJoin the McFaddin-Ward House Museum for “America 250: A Beaumont History\,” a free public lecture presented by Judith Walker Linsley on Thursday\, November 12\, at 6:30 p.m. in the Museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall (1906 Calder Avenue\, Beaumont). In commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary\, Linsley\, a sixth-generation Southeast Texan and local historian\, will explore the fascinating story of Beaumont\, beginning with the indigenous Ishak people and traveling through the Texas Revolution\, 1901 Spindletop oil boom\, and technological and industrial expansions leading up to the modern day. For nearly four decades\, Linsley has been a member of the McFaddin-Ward House Museum staff\, serving in a range of roles in interpretation\, education\, curation\, and research\, including her current role as research assistant. She has also conducted more than 100 oral history interviews for the Museum. McFaddin-Ward House Museum lectures are admission-free and open to the public\, but space is limited. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information\, call 409-832-2134. \n  \n  \n \n\n  \n  \n  URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/setx-250/ LOCATION:TX ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://beaumontheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SETX-250-OF-LOGO.png ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T160000 DTSTAMP:20260331T155400Z CREATED:20260331T133237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155400Z UID:1946-1777723200-1777737600@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:America 250: Community Barbecue DESCRIPTION:America 250: Community Barbecue \n  \nSaturday\, May 2\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nChambers House Museum (2240 Calder Ave\, Beaumont\, TX 77701) \nFree Admission | No Registration Required \n  \nCelebrate America’s 250th anniversary with the Chambers House Museum at our Community Barbecue! Join your friends\, family\, and neighbors for a free afternoon of food\, fun\, and history right here in our community (food and crafts while supplies last). \nWhat to Expect: \n\nBarbecue catered by 1701 Barbecue\nShaved ice with Kona Ice\nLive music with D’Roux and the Trinity\nPeriod lawn games\nChildren’s lawn games with the Beaumont Children’s Museum\nEducational craft activity\nWalkthroughs of the Chambers House Museum’s bottom floor\n\nThis event is free and open to all\, no registration required; simply come as you are and enjoy the celebration. We look forward to seeing you there! \n“America 250: Community Barbecue” is a celebration of shared heritage\, community pride\, and the diverse voices that continue to define Beaumont’s past\, present\, and future. \nThe Chambers House Museum is located at 2240 Calder Ave\, Beaumont\, TX 77701. Parking is located behind the museum\, off of McFaddin Ave and in between 6th street and 7th street. Guests are welcome to bring picnics to enjoy on the grounds. Please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets; no glass containers\, tobacco and alcohol\, or pets (service animals permitted). URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/america-250-community-barbecue/ LOCATION:Chambers House Museum\, 2240 Calder Avenue\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T190000 DTSTAMP:20260310T145909Z CREATED:20260310T145750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T145909Z UID:1851-1778175000-1778180400@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Downtown Walking Tours DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating Preservation Month in style – by bringing back our Downtown Walking Tours\, “Styles\, Scamps\, and Scandals\,” for MAY 2026 ONLY. This encore event will be the last time this tour script will be offered before a new tour debuts this Fall. \n\n\n\nOn May 7th\, May 22nd\, and May 23rd ONLY\, join us at 5:30 p.m. for Styles\, Scamps\, and Scandals – a guided walking tour through the heart of historic Downtown Beaumont. This one-of-a-kind experience blends architectural insight and colorful local history into an unforgettable evening stroll. \n\n\n\nOur tour begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. at a designated downtown meeting spot (provided upon registration)\, where guests will be welcomed by our knowledgeable and entertaining guide\, Katherine Leister. From there\, we’ll wind through Beaumont’s storied streets\, stopping at notable buildings and landmarks to uncover the area’s unique architectural styles—from ornate early 20th-century facades to hidden design details that often go unnoticed. \n\n\n\nAlong the way\, you’ll hear captivating tales of mischief and mayhem involving some of Beaumont’s most notorious figures—charming rogues\, small-town scandals\, and strange connections that once made local headlines. You’ll hear stories featuring locations at Crockett St\, the Tyrrell Historical Library\, Julie Rogers Theatre\, Jefferson Theatre\, the Jefferson County Courthouse\, San Jacinto Building\, and First National Bank Building- among others! \n\n\n\nThe tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and covers approximately 1 mile\, so comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Whether you’re a history buff\, architecture fan\, or true-crime junkie\, this tour offers a little something for everyone. \n\n\n\nCome see downtown Beaumont like never before—through stories that are stylish\, scandalous\, and spooky! Book HERE! URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/downtown-walking-tours-2/ LOCATION:Downtown Beaumont\, 701 Main St.\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T193000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161614Z CREATED:20260408T163239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T161614Z UID:1982-1779384600-1779391800@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Heritage Happy Hour - Members Meeting at the Jefferson County Courthouse DESCRIPTION:The Beaumont Heritage Society and Jefferson County Historical Commission invite the community to their annual Members Meeting Heritage Happy Hour on Thursday\, May 21\, 2026\, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the historic Jefferson County Courthouse in downtown Beaumont. All are welcome – only members will vote on the board slate. \n\nThis special evening will offer guests the rare opportunity to tour one of Beaumont’s most iconic public buildings while enjoying refreshments\, conversation\, and an evening celebrating local history and preservation. Heritage Happy Hour is designed to bring together community members\, preservation supporters\, and those interested in the history and architecture of Jefferson County. \n\nThe Jefferson County Courthouse\, a landmark in the heart of downtown Beaumont\, has long served as a symbol of civic life in Southeast Texas. Heritage Happy Hour marks one of the only times in recent memory that the public will be able to explore the courthouse in this setting. Tours will start at 5:45 p.m. after the Society’s business is conducted and last thirty minutes. A new tour will start every 5 minutes and groups are limited to 8 people. \n\nGuests will enjoy craft beer from Giglio Distributing (wine and nonalcoholic beverages also available) and the opportunity to learn more about the courthouse’s history and the Jefferson County Historical Commission’s work to preserve the courthouse. Proceeds from the event will support the Beaumont Heritage Society’s preservation\, education\, and community programming efforts.\nBeaumont Heritage Society Members attend free. Nonmember tickets are $10 for 21 and up and can be purchased at the door. \n\nHeritage Happy Hour is an ongoing partnership between the Beaumont Heritage Society and Giglio Distributing Co. typically held every other month\, with each event highlighting a historical exhibit\, landmark\, or organization. Beaumont Heritage Society believes that by promoting and sharing our local history and its historical significance in a fun and social way\, we can also share and promote the efforts to preserve Beaumont’s historical landscape. Become a member today at beaumontheritage.org and help us make a difference! \n\nAbout Beaumont Heritage Society \nThe Beaumont Heritage Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and engaging the community through Beaumont’s history and heritage for a better future together. \n\nAbout the Jefferson County Historical Commission\nThe Jefferson County Historical Commission (JCHC) aims to preserve\, protect\, and promote the rich history and cultural heritage of Jefferson County. They achieve this by identifying and preserving historical sites\, educating the public\, supporting heritage programs\, and acting as a liaison with other historical organizations.\n\nThank you to our sponsors:\n\n-Laurie and Curtis Leister\n\n-Griffith Moseley Johnson & Associates\n\nhttp://www.gmjiinc.com/\n\n-Matthew Fischer Real Estate Team URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/heritage-happy-hour-members-meeting-at-the-jefferson-county-courthouse/ LOCATION:Jefferson County Courthouse\, 1149 Pearl Street\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T110000 DTSTAMP:20260429T144432Z CREATED:20260429T144432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T144432Z UID:2006-1779962400-1779966000@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Days - Historic Preservation DESCRIPTION:Class is back in session!\n\nJoin the Beaumont Heritage Society at the 1845 John Jay French Museum for Homeschool Days\, a brand-new way to learn about history in one of Beaumont’s most historic locations!\n\nMAY HOMESCHOOL DAYS: “Historic Preservation”\n\nIn our May Homeschool Days program\,  students will engage with important themes such as environmental sustainability\, cultural heritage\, and climate adaptation. Following the lesson\, students will review a case study on historic preservation in Charleston\, SC\, and complete worksheets relating to the subject matter\, as well as complete an urban planning project activity. This program is recommended for students ages 10-18. Students will learn: how cities like Charleston protect historic buildings from the effects of climate change\, how to compare the city of Charleston to Beaumont\, and how to discuss the balance of historic preservation and adapting to environmental change.\n\n“Homeschool Days – Historic Preservation” will take place on May 28\, 2026\, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am on the grounds of the John Jay French Museum. The session costs $5.00 per student and includes a history lesson and related activity. Please complete your form and payment below. Spots are limited!\n\nPlease complete the registration form and payment below. Hit “Submit” on the bottom of the form before exiting the page:\n\n \n \n Homeschool Days\n \n \n Please Choose Session\n \n \n Session I (10am-11am)\n Number of Students Student Name and AgeParent/Guardian Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Home/Mobil Phone(Required)Work PhoneEmail(Required)\n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n Emergency Contact #1(Required)\n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n Number\n \n \n Emergency Contact #2(Required)\n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n Number\n \n \n Allergies or other medical conditions we need to know about? (Including medications) If none\, type NONE.(Required)In case of emergency\, and if the Beaumont Heritage Society is unable to contact any of the listed contacts\, do we have permission to have your child taken to the emergency room?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Emergency Permission: In case of emergency\, I authorize the Beaumont Heritage Society staff to obtain emergency medical care for my student(s) as needed.(Required)\n \n \n I Accept\n \n \n \n I Decline\n To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law\, I will hold harmless and indemnify the Beaumont Heritage Society\, its agents and employees\, against any and all claims and actions arising out of my child's/children's participation in the Homeschool Days program\, including\, without limitation\, expenses\, judgments\, fines\, settlements and other amounts actually and reasonably incurred in connection with any liability\, suit\, action\, loss\, or damage arising or resulting from my child's participation in the Homeschool Days program..(Required)\n \n \n I Accept\n \n \n \n I Decline\n Photography Permission: I authorize the Beaumont Heritage Society staff and agents permission to photograph and video my student(s) while attending Homeschool Days for the explicit purpose of social media use\, and creation of print advertising materials.(Required)\n \n \n I Accept\n \n \n \n I Decline\n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n  \n\nWant to be notified of the next Homeschool Days event? Email education@beaumontheritage.org to join our mailing list! Questions about the program? Call our Museum Educator at 409-832-4010! URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/homeschool-days-historic-preservation/ LOCATION:John Jay French House\, 3025 French Road\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77706\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T200659Z CREATED:20260407T141514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T200659Z UID:1973-1781949600-1781964000@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:America 250: Culture and Community DESCRIPTION:Join the Beaumont Heritage Society as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a vibrant multicultural fair highlighting the people\, traditions\, and stories that make Beaumont unique. \nHeld on Saturday\, June 20\, 2026\, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the John Jay French Museum (3025 French Road\, Beaumont\, TX 77706)\, this free\, family-friendly event invites the community to explore the many cultures that shape our city. Guests can enjoy local food trucks with diverse options for purchase\, browse a vendor fair\, view a special exhibit in the first floor of the museum\, and connect with cultural organizations from Southeast Texas and the surrounding areas\, who will be on-site sharing their missions\, histories\, and contributions to Beaumont. \nCultural organizations interested in participating can sign up for the event here! \nVendors interested in participating in the vendor fair can sign up for the event here! \nGuests are welcome to bring picnics to enjoy on the grounds. Please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets; no glass containers\, tobacco and alcohol\, or pets (does not include service animals). \nAmerica 250: Culture and Community is a celebration of shared heritage\, community pride\, and the diverse voices that continue to define Beaumont—past\, present\, and future.  \nWe gratefully acknowledge the continued support of the Southeast Texas Arts Council and the Foundation for Southeast Texas for helping make this event possible! URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/america-250-culture-and-community/ LOCATION:John Jay French House\, 3025 French Road\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77706\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260707T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260710T120000 DTSTAMP:20260602T204536Z CREATED:20240411T224538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T204536Z UID:886-1783414800-1783684800@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Camp Lookinback 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for Camp Lookinback\, hosted July 7-10\, 2026 at the John Jay French Museum! *The French Museum will be closed to the public from July 7th-11th* \nCamp Lookinback is a fun and educational four-day summer camp held on the grounds of the historic John Jay French Museum. Children\, ages 6-11\, experience another time in Texas history while in an enriching environment. Each day\, children will get to perform hands on activities related to the 1800s. Camp Lookinback is fun for both boys and girls! \nRegistration is required and SPACE IS LIMITED to 45 CHILDREN and filled on a first come first serve basis. Cost per child is $75.00 for Non-Members and $65.00 for BHS Members. Refund policy: If you need your payment refunded\, please contact us prior to camp starting. We are unable to guarantee a refund once camp has begun. \n*Scholarship applications are now closed* \nComplete your camp counselor application here! \nCamp Schedule\nCamp Lookinback 2026 will be held in one session: Tuesday\, July 7th – Friday\,  July 10th\, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.\nCamp Lookinback is based on a three-year rotating curriculum for a new experience each year. Each day consists of three hands-on activities. This year\, activities include (subject to change): \nTEXAS HISTORY – Campers will take a tour of the John Jay French Museum\, learn the history of local indigenous peoples\, and hear from The Big Thicket about animals! Snack: Trail Mix \nWHOO LOVES HISTORY? – Campers will get a lesson on safety from the Beaumont Police Department\, hear from Tyrrell Park Nature Center about owls\, and learn about history from the McFaddin-Ward House! Snack: “Owl” Cookies. \nDEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS – Campers will learn about astronomy from Village Creek State Park\, visit with horses from Stable-Spirit\, and and hop on the “Energy Express” with the Texas Energy Museum! Snack: “Constellations.” \nSLITHERING INTO ‘HISS’-TORY – Campers will get up close and personal with live snakes from Snake Education Experience\, learn about plants from the Southeast Texas Native Plant Society\, and discover nature with a local yoga teacher! Snack: Dirt Pudding \nPlease complete the form below: \n\n \n \n Camp Lookinback Registration 2026\n \n \n Registration(Required)\n \n \n BHS Members - $65\n \n \n \n Non-members - $75\n Number of Campers(Required) Please enter a number from 1 to 999Camper(s) Name & Age(Required)In case of emergency\, and if the Beaumont Heritage Society is unable to contact any of the listed contacts\, do we have permission to have your child taken to the emergency room?Parent/Guardian Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n Cell Phone(Required) Home Phone Work Phone Email(Required)\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Emergency Contact #1\n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n Number\n \n \n Emergency Contact #2\n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n Number\n \n \n Allergies or other medical conditions we need to know about? (Including medications) If none\, type NONE.(Required)By registering\, you're agreeing for medical care to be procured for your child in case of an emergency if we believe medical care is requiredTo the fullest extent permitted by applicable law\, I will hold harmless and indemnify the Beaumont Heritage Society\, its agents and employees\, against any or all personal injury\, including death\, or property damage\, and all claims and actions\, against any and all claims and actions arising out of my child's/children's participation in the Camp Lookinback summer camp\, including\, without limitation\, expenses\, judgments\, fines\, settlements and other amounts actually and reasonably incurred in connection with any liability\, suit\, action\, loss\, or damage arising or resulting from my child's participation in the Camp Lookinback summer camp.\n \n \n I Accept\n \n \n \n I Decline\n A signature will be required upon drop off on the first day of camp.Photography Permission: I authorize the Beaumont Heritage Society staff and agents permission to photograph and video my camper(s) while attending summer camp for the purpose of creating camp or memory books\, social media\, and advertising materials.\n \n \n I Accept\n \n \n \n I Decline\n A signature will be required upon drop off on the first day of camp.NumberCommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n****PLEASE HIT ‘SUBMIT’ ABOVE**** \n \n\n \n*COMPLETE YOUR PAYPAL PAYMENT BEFORE EXITING PAGE* URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/camp-lookinback-2026/ LOCATION:John Jay French House\, 3025 French Road\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77706\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T193000 DTSTAMP:20260625T164444Z CREATED:20260608T161139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T164444Z UID:2080-1784223000-1784230200@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Heritage Happy Hour - Moyle Manor DESCRIPTION:The Beaumont Heritage Society is bringing Heritage Happy Hour to Moyle Manor\, a beautifully restored 1926 residence at 2090 Broadway\, on Thursday\, July 16th\, 2026. Join us for complimentary beer and wine by Giglio Distributing\, great company with fellow history enthusiasts\, and an opportunity to raise a glass – or a teacup – inside one of Beaumont’s most beautifully restored historic addresses. \nHeritage Happy Hour is an ongoing series designed to showcase significant historic places throughout the community while supporting preservation efforts. Built in 1926 on a Broadway parcel purchased by George Washington Brown and his wife Effie\, Moyle Manor spent its early decades as a vibrant center of Beaumont social life\, hosting DAR teas\, bridge parties\, and neighborhood gatherings. The home later served as the official residence of four bishops of the Diocese of Beaumont from 1966 to 1995\, before spending three decades as professional office space. In 2025\, Matthew and Kimberly Moyle undertook a full restoration of the property\, honoring its original character while returning it to its roots as a place of hospitality.  \nGuests are welcome to come and go between 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.\, enjoy complimentary drinks\, and browse informational panels on the home’s history. Owners Matthew and Kimberly Moyle will address the attendees at 6 p.m.\, giving information about the restoration process and their vision for the business. Proceeds from the event help support the Beaumont Heritage Society’s mission to preserve\, promote\, and celebrate the region’s historic resources. You can also stop by to purchase your copy of our exclusive Heritage Happy Hour watercolor prints! \nEvent Details:  \nMoyle Manor – 2090 Broadway St\, Beaumont\, TX 77701  \nJuly 16th\, 2026 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.  \nFREE for BHS Members; $10 for 21 and up\, tickets sold at the door \nHeritage Happy Hour is an ongoing outreach program typically held every other month\, with each event highlighting a historical landmark\, time\, exhibit\, or organization\, featuring complimentary craft beer provided by Giglio Distributing Co. (wine and non-alcoholic beverages also available). We believe that by promoting and sharing our local history and its historical significance in a fun and social way\, we can also share and promote the efforts to preserve Beaumont’s historical landscape. Join the Beaumont Heritage Society today at beaumontheritage.org/membership and be a part of making a difference! URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/heritage-happy-hour-moyle-manor/ LOCATION:Moyle Manor\, 2090 Broadway\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T192254Z CREATED:20260604T192254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T192254Z UID:2069-1784631600-1784638800@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Selling History DESCRIPTION:The Beaumont Heritage Society invites realtors\, prospective homebuyers\, preservation enthusiasts\, and community members to attend Lunch & Learn: Selling History\, a free educational class focused on the Oaks Historic District in Beaumont\, Texas. \nThis engaging session will provide attendees with valuable insight into the history\, character\, and opportunities within one of Beaumont’s most recognizable historic neighborhoods. Participants will also gain practical information about buying and preserving historic homes. \nFeatured speakers include: \n\nMatthew Fischer with the Matthew Fischer Realty Team\nMarc McDonald with RE/MAX ONE\nZach Stiles with the Roy West Team Home Loans\nBarry Behannon with Stewart Title\nElayna Luckey with the City of Beaumont\n\nThe program is designed for both real estate professionals and community members interested in learning more about historic properties and the benefits of investing in Beaumont’s historic districts. A boxed lunch will be provided. \nThe event is free to attend; however\, registration is required via the form below! \nEvent Details:\nLunch & Learn: Selling History\nTuesday\, July 21st\, 2026\n11 a.m. – 1 p.m.\nThe McFaddin Ward House Museum Visitor Center | 1906 Calder Ave. Beaumont\, TX 77701 \nTo register or learn more\, contact the Beaumont Heritage Society at (409)832-4010 or use the form below! \nThis event is generously sponsored by Roy West Team Home Loans\, Stewart Title\, the Oaks Historic District\, and the McFaddin Ward House Museum. \n\n \n \n Lunch & Learn Registration\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n How many people are in your party?(Required)Does anyone in your party have dietary restrictions? Please list them below.(Required) URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/lunch-learn-selling-history/ LOCATION:McFaddin Ward House Museum Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder Ave.\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://beaumontheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Lunch-Learn-Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR