August 2018
Heritage Happy Hour~FREE to Members/$10 Non-Members 21+
Join us at for our next Heritage Happy Hour on August 23rd hosted by Beaumont’s historic Byzantine Revival Temple Emanuel, designed by Albert S. Gottleib in the 1920s! The Temple is steeped in religious history where you will view the six spectacular 6' x 15' stained glass windows, designed by the noted Jewish artist Ze'ev Raban, that represent a significant event in the life of the principal prophets of Judaism; Jeremiah, Elijah, Elisha, Isaiah, Moses and Ezekial. Do NOT miss…
Find out more »October 2018
Pumpkin Walk and Haunted Halloween Tour!
Get ready for our annual Beaumont Heritage Society Pumpkin Walk and Haunted Halloween Tour taking place on Saturday, October 20th on the grounds of the historic John Jay French Museum from 6 pm – 9 pm! Use your creativity to decorate or carve a pumpkin and enter it in our contest (Scroll to the bottom of the page for the entry form!). The “Best” pumpkin in several categories will be selected by ballot and prizes will be awarded, so gather…
Find out more »Haunted Halloween Heritage Happy Hour~FREE to Members/$10 Non-Members 21+
Come wander the halls of this historic 1906 home with a one of a kind look into the past. Guests of all ages will enjoy a peek into the lives of departed Chambers family members portrayed by costumed actors. Our dearly departed will be present for one night only, so make plans to see them during this brief special appearance! Giglio Distributing Co. will be showcasing seasonal craft beer, with wine and non-alcoholic beverages also available. Join us for…
Find out more »November 2018
Heritage Happy Hour~FREE to Members/$10 Non-Members 21+
Join us at the iconic Mildred Building on November 29th from 5:30-7:30pm for an up-close look at this Mediterranean Revival beauty! Built in 1929 by oilman Miles Frank Yount as a monument to his adopted daughter Mildred, this building is the city's only example of an upper class apartment house to survive from the era after the second Spindletop oil boom. The 18 unit building has no two apartments alike, and was built with modern innovations including cooling and central…
Find out more »Holiday Hops Heritage Happy Hour Beer Tasting~FREE!
Join us November 30th at Main Street Market for another Holiday Hops Heritage Happy Hour! There will be FREE ADMISSION to the market from 5:00 to 8:00pm with lots of opportunities to shop for that someone special and sample of few craft beer selections from our Heritage Happy Hour partner, Giglio Distributing Company. Win, win! We have a special connection to the Junior League ~ back in 1966, a Junior League special projects committee was formed to study the "French…
Find out more »December 2018
Christmas Candlelight Tour
Our special annual Christmas Candlelight Tour will be held on Saturday, December 8th from 6:00-8:00. Come hear how Christmas was celebrated in the 1800s from costumed actors stationed inside the historic home! The Southeast Texas Dulcimer Friends will play seasonal favorites in Heritage Hall where there will be Christmas crafts for children like those the French family might have made. To top it all off, a period appropriate Santa Clause will be here for visits with little ones and there…
Find out more »Vintage Christmas at the Chambers House
The Chambers House Museum will open for a special evening Christmas tour on Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 6:00-8:00pm. Visitors will see the Chambers home decorated for the holidays with vintage ornaments, cards, toys and more ~ all items that belonged to the family. Interpreting the years 1920-1945, step back in time to see how the Chambers family would have celebrated Christmas! This event is free and open to the public.
Find out more »February 2019
Heritage Happy Hour~FREE to Members/$10 Non-Members 21+
Join us for Heritage Happy Hour at the Tyrrell Park Horse Stables on February 28, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 pm! The twelve stall stable building was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps Company 845 as part of a city park project from November 24, 1935 through June 30, 1941 that also included drainage ditches, the park entrance way, the golf course, roads, nature trails, picnic tables, and recreation buildings. The stables have enjoyed a recent redevelopment in the past few years,…
Find out more »March 2019
Chambers House Museum Lawn Party
Join us at the vintage inspired Chambers House Museum Lawn Party, held in celebration of Beaumont, Texas history and traditions. Bring the family or a group of friends to our beautiful grounds for old-fashioned games including croquet, badminton, and lawn bowling and meet the 2019 Neches River Festival Princesses and Escorts! The home will be open for a special tour, and we will have members of the Lamar University Dance Department on the grounds to teach and demonstrate dances from…
Find out more »April 2019
John Jay French Museum Easter Egg Hunt
Make plans to join us for our fifth annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 20, 2019 on the grounds of the historic John Jay French Museum! Gates open at 1:00pm. What a fun way to experience this Beaumont historical treasure! Hundreds of eggs per age group filled with treats, prize tickets and even a few special prize tickets! Bring your camera and take photos with the Easter Bunny, make a craft ( first 100 kids), tour the first floor of…
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