August 2019
Heritage Happy Hour~FREE to Members/$10 Non-Members 21+
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…
Find out more »October 2019
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 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…
Find out more »Haunted Halloween Heritage Happy Hour~FREE to Members/$10 Non-Members 21+
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…
Find out more »November 2019
Heritage Happy Hour~FREE to Members/$10 Non-Members 21+
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…
Find out more »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…
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