Past Events

Join us for our next Heritage Happy Hour at 1357 Broadway!  This 1906 restored home has been a labor of love in progress for over two years for designer Jeff McManus of McManus Company. Explore preservation in Beaumont's historic downtown! Heritage Happy Hour is always FREE to members of the Beaumont Heritage Society and $10 for non-members 21+. Heritage Happy Hour is an on-going outreach program typically held every other month, with each event highlighting an historical landmark, time, or…

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. Hands-on activities related to the 1800s will be conducted each day. Camp Lookinback is fun for both boys and girls! Registration is required and space is limited and filled on a first come first serve basis. Cost per child is $75.00 for Non-Members…

Join us for our next Heritage Happy Hour at St. Michael Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church! Celebrating 120 years of organization~ established in Beaumont in 1898, making it the first recorded Orthodox Church in Beaumont, and the second Orthodox Church in North America.  Learn about the history of the church, begun by various immigrant families from regions of Syria, Lebanon, and Greece who had migrated to Beaumont in the late 19th century, while enjoying craft beer provided by Giglio Distributing Co…

Get ready for our annual Beaumont Heritage Society Pumpkin Walk and Haunted Halloween Tour taking place on Saturday, October 19th 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…

Come wander the halls of the historic 1906 Chambers family 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 craft beer selections from Buffalo Bayou Brewing, with wine and non-alcoholic beverages…

Please join us at our next Heritage Happy Hour hosted by The Woman's Club of Beaumont on Thursday, November 21, 2019. Both our host and their chapter house are historically significant to the Beaumont community and its culture, so come out to learn more about the oldest organization in Beaumont and its 110 year old house built in 1909 that is still used for its original purpose. Giglio Distributing Co. will be showcasing seasonal craft beer, with wine and non-alcoholic…

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…

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…