December 2019
Christmas Candlelight Tour
Join us for a one of a kind event at the John Jay French Museum on December 6th, 2019. From 5:30-7:30, you'll have the chance to view the museum by candlelight while filled with rich poinsettias. Choose one to purchase and bring it home to fill your house with Christmas cheer, but not before taking a few family photos in the beautifully decorated home! All proceeds from poinsettias sales will go directly to the care and maintenance of the 1845…
Find out more »Vintage Christmas at the Chambers House Museum
The Chambers House Museum will open for a special evening Christmas tour on Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 5:30-7:30pm. Visitors will see the Chambers home decorated for the holidays with vintage ornaments, cards, toys and more ~ all items that belonged to the family. Visitors will also be treated to Christmas music played on the Chambers' family piano! Interpreting the years 1920-1945, step back in time to see how the Chambers family would have celebrated Christmas! This event is free…
Find out more »February 2020
Heritage Happy Hour~Tyrrell Historical Library
Join us for craft beer by Saint Archer Gold showcased by Giglio Distributing Co., wine, and socializing in one of Beaumont's phenomenal historical assets, the Tyrrell Historical Library for our next Heritage Happy Hour on February 27, 2020 from 5:30-7:30pm! The iconic Tyrrell Historical Library was built in 1903 as the First Baptist Church. Captain W. C. Tyrrell purchased the church in 1923 and donated the building to the city for use as a library. It served as the main…
Find out more »October 2020
Pumpkin Box Fundraiser
SOLD OUT! THANKS TO ALL WHO PURCHASED OUR PUMPKIN BOXES! Beaumont Heritage Society is sad to announce that the Pumpkin Walk on the grounds of the John Jay French Museum will not be hosted this year due to the current COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. Even though we are unable to host our most anticipated fundraiser of the year, we still want to join in the Halloween spirit AND raise money for the John Jay French Museum's care with our first…
Find out more »Chill and Thrill
French Family Cemetery Movie Night Looking for something ghastly to get into on Halloween? Look no further! Join us for a chilling and thrilling evening on the lawn near the French Family Cemetery at the John Jay French Museum. Bring your mask, blanket or lawn chairs, snacks, and a couple of dollars for popcorn and sit out to enjoy our double feature of the 1968 classic horror film Night of the Living Dead at 8 p.m. followed by Little Shop…
Find out more »December 2020
Christmas Craft Box Fundraiser
Our Pumpkin Box Fundraiser was more successful than we could have imagined. Since we sold out of those so quickly, we put together a Christmas Craft Box Fundraiser just for you! These $10 craft boxes will contain three mid-1800s inspired Christmas ornament crafts for you to do at home! These crafts include a "snowy" pine cone ornament, an orange pomander ball ornament, and a cornucopia craft! All of these crafts will have video instructions to follow on our YouTube Channel…
Find out more »February 2021
Easter Lily Delivery!
Place an order for a beautiful Easter lily (or more!) and we'll deliver it to you or to someone special on your behalf in the greater Beaumont area! Another option is to purchase one in memory of someone special and we'll deliver as your direct or to a resident at a local nursing home on your behalf! We have a limited supply, so hurry to reserve yours to insure you get one. Each plant is in a 1.76 quart pot…
Find out more »May 2021
Members Only Heritage Happy Hour Annual Meeting
Join us for our special MEMBERS ONLY Heritage Happy Hour on the grounds of the John Jay French Museum and enjoy featured craft beer provided by our fabulous partner Giglio Distributing Co. (wine and non-alcoholic beverages also available), yummy eats, and fellowship in celebration of your support! We will have a short vote on our new officer slate and board members, and we will open the John Jay French House to show off all the recent work! NOT a member?…
Find out more »July 2021
Camp Lookinback 2021
We are excited to announce that Camp Lookinback 2021 will be held July 13th - 16th! Camp 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 a safe and 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! Registration is required and…
Find out more »Heritage Happy Hour – Carriage House at the McFaddin-Ward House Museum
Mark your calendars for our next Heritage Happy Hour on July 22nd, 2021 from 5:30-7:30pm! Join us for craft beer showcased by Giglio Distributing Co., wine, and socializing in one of Beaumont's fascinating historic locations, the Carriage House at the McFaddin-Ward House Museum! The 8,000-square-foot, two-story carriage house, built in 1907-08, is attributed to Henry Conrad Mauer, architect of the McFaddin-Ward House. It contained space for carriages and automobiles, living quarters for domestic employees, stalls for horses and cows, a…
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