BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Beaumont Heritage Society - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Beaumont Heritage Society 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: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:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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:20260629T150326Z CREATED:20240411T224538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T150326Z 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-10th* \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.NumberPhoneThis 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:20260717T193024Z CREATED:20260604T192254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T193024Z UID:2069-1784631600-1784638800@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Selling History DESCRIPTION:**Registration for this event has ended. If you’d still like to attend\, call our office at 409-832-4010\, though boxed lunches will not be provided for those who register after 3 p.m. on Friday\, July 17th.*** \nThe 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! \nThis event is generously sponsored by Roy West Team Home Loans\, Stewart Title\, the Oaks Historic District\, and the McFaddin Ward House Museum. \n**Registration for this event has ended. If you’d still like to attend\, call our office at 409-832-4010\, though boxed lunches will not be provided for those who register after 3 p.m. on Friday\, July 17th.*** 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T140000 DTSTAMP:20260713T194114Z CREATED:20260713T193642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T194114Z UID:2104-1785405600-1785420000@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening: Learning Through Play DESCRIPTION:The Beaumont Heritage Society is proud to announce the debut of its newest exhibit\, “Learning Through Play: Educational Toys in the Chambers Family Collection\,” opening to the public on July 30th\, 2026\, at the Chambers House Museum. This exhibit explores how a middle-class household created an environment where learning extended beyond the classroom and helped shaped the academic achievements of two college-educated women in southeast Texas in the early 20th century. \nDrawing from the Chambers family’s own collection of toys\, photographs\, and personal items\, the exhibit offers a unique lens into how play was beginning to be used as tools to supplement educational activities outside of the classroom in the early 20th century. \nAt its center is a recreated mock “classroom” that allows guests to rediscover the wonder of learning through alphabet blocks\, storybooks\, and\, of course\, toys. “Learning Through Playing” examines how childhood experiences\, family encouragement\, and playful discovery shaped a lifelong pursuit of knowledge. \nThe exhibit will open at the Chambers House Museum on Thursday\, July 30th\, during regular operating hours. A free opening reception will take place at the museum (located at 2240 Calder Ave\, Beaumont\, TX 77701) on Friday\, July 31\, 2026\, from 10am to 2pm. Ms. Morgan and Collections Manager Jayden Franke will be available to discuss the exhibit and answer questions from guests. Light refreshments will be served. The reception is open to the public\, and no registration is required. URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/exhibit-opening-learning-through-play/ 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:20260820T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T110000 DTSTAMP:20260730T140825Z CREATED:20260730T140825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T140825Z UID:2132-1787220000-1787223600@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Days - Historical Research DESCRIPTION:Class is back in session!\n\nJoin the Beaumont Heritage Society at the 1845 John Jay French Museum for Homeschool Days\, a unique way to learn about history in one of Beaumont’s most historic locations!\n\nAUGUST HOMESCHOOL DAYS: “Historical Research”\n\nIn our August Homeschool Days program\,  students will learn how to begin conducting historical research\, and choose from several unidentified artifacts in the Beaumont Heritage Society’s collection. Following the lesson\, students will research their chosen objects\, and compile their research into an artifact label.  This lesson will encourage students to think critically\, read carefully\, and work together to uncover history.\n\n“Homeschool Days – Historical Research” will take place on Thursday\, August 20\, 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. To register\, please complete your form and payment below. This program is recommended for students ages 12+\, but all ages (even adults) are welcome!\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 NameThis 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-historical-research/ 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:20260917T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T193000 DTSTAMP:20260821T152750Z CREATED:20260821T152750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T152750Z UID:2156-1789666200-1789673400@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Heritage Happy Hour - St. Mark's DESCRIPTION:The Beaumont Heritage Society invites the community to Heritage Happy Hour\, hosted at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Thursday\, September 17\, 2026. Join us for the evening to learn more local history\, create connections\, shop at The Treasure House\, and finally get your hands on St. Mark’s secret chili spices! 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. \nHeritage Happy Hour is an ongoing series designed to showcase significant historic places throughout the community while supporting preservation efforts. St. Mark’s offers the community a chance to explore their history and impact on Beaumont and the larger Southeast Texas area. The church will be selling their famous frozen chili and giving away chili spice packets to the first 50 guests! The Treasure House will be open from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for guests to browse and shop for the perfect thrift experience. \nGuests are welcome to come and go between 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\, enjoy complimentary drinks\, browse informational panels on the church’s history\, chat with Father James\, the reverend of the church\, who will be available to answer questions\, and explore different areas of the church including the nave (sanctuary)\, parish hall\, and weather permitting\, the Oak Garden. 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! \nAbout St. Mark’s: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, originally named the Mission of the Good Shepherd\, held their first Holy Communion service in 1877. In 1880\, the name was changed to St. Mark’s and services were held in Temperance Hall located on Pearl St. The following year\, St. Mark’s purchased property on the corner of Orleans and Forsyth where a small wooden structure was built in 1899. The church was officially named a parish in 1898 and continued to grow. In 1913\, they purchased the property where the church is today\, 680 Calder Ave. Slowly\, the congregation saw their parish house completed in 1915 and church completed in 1942. As a fundraiser for the parish\, the St. Mark’s annual Chili Supper and Bazaar was established in 1941 and continues to this day. The construction was a great effort\, but the parish’s growth did not stop there. The Sunday School building was completed in 1954\, followed by the Gilbert Building and columbarium in 1998. The parish opened The Treasure House and chartered All Saints Episcopal School in 1956. \nEvent Details: \n\nSt. Mark’s Episcopal Church – 680 Calder Ave\, Beaumont\, TX 77701\nSeptember 17\, 2026\, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\nFREE for BHS Members; $10 for 21 and up\, tickets sold at the door\nThe Treasure House will be open 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (805 North St.)\, please check in at the church first\nSt. Mark’s famous frozen chili for sale\nFREE chili spice packets to the first 50 guests\nAreas to view: the nave (sanctuary)\, the parish hall\, and weather permitting\, the Oak Garden\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! \nWe are grateful to our Heritage Happy Hour sponsor\, The Matthew Fischer Real Estate Team\, for sponsoring this year’s events! URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/heritage-happy-hour-st-marks/ LOCATION:St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, 680 Calder Ave\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T170000 DTSTAMP:20260814T162833Z CREATED:20260729T185115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T162833Z UID:2119-1789750800-1793466000@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Crosswalks: Downtown Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:The first step to revitalizing a downtown is to repopulate its sidewalks. This is the mission behind “Crosswalks\,” our brand new downtown walking tour that invites locals and tourists alike to join the conversation about Beaumont’s past\, present\, and future. \nThis tour will highlight booms\, busts\, and revitalization throughout the history of downtown Beaumont\, from the Spindletop boom days to Ben Rogers’ ill-fated Hilton Hotel. The tour will also showcase emerging business development across downtown and position Beaumont as Texas’ next great preservation success. \nAlong the way\, guests will discover the history of downtown landmarks like the Kyle Building\, the Petroleum Building\, Antioch Baptist Church\, and The Copa\, as well as buildings long forgotten. \nUltimately\, this tour invites our community and neighbors to ask each other\, “How was modern-day Beaumont built? And how should we build the Beaumont of the future?” \nThis tour is generously sponsored by Iron Gate Studios. \nTraveling to Beaumont? Stay in our host hotel!\nHilton Garden Inn Beaumont\, located at 3755 I-10\, Beaumont\, TX 77705. Book online using and enter the code 3553285 for a special rate\, or call the hotel and reference Beaumont Heritage Society or our code 3553285! URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/crosswalks-downtown-walking-tour/ LOCATION:TX ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T233000 DTSTAMP:20260824T140458Z CREATED:20260814T184710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T140458Z UID:2178-1791572400-1791675000@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:History After Dark: Ghost Hunt at the John Jay French Museum DESCRIPTION:History After Dark: Ghost Hunt at the John Jay French Museum \nDo you believe in ghosts? Join the Beaumont Heritage Society and our partners at Ghost Texas for History After Dark\, an after-hours paranormal investigation experience at one of Beaumont’s most storied historic properties — the John Jay French Museum. \nGhost Texas\, a professional paranormal investigation group based in Houston\, Texas\, will lead participants through the museum after dark\, exploring its history and the mysteries that may still linger within its walls. Whether you’re a seasoned ghost hunter or a curious first-timer\, this is your chance to investigate the unknown for yourself. \nYour ticket purchase directly supports the care and maintenance of the John Jay French Museum\, helping preserve this irreplaceable piece of Beaumont’s history for generations to come. \nEvent Details \n📅 October 9–10\, 2026\n📍 John Jay French Museum\, Beaumont\, TX\n🎟️ $60 per person | Beaumont Heritage Society members receive a discount — check your email for your exclusive code! \nSession Times \nFriday\, October 9th: \nSession 1: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nSession 2: 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM \nSaturday\, October 10th: \nSession 1: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (SOLD OUT)\nSession 2: 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM \n  \nWhat to Know Before You Go \n\nParticipants must be 16 years of age or older\nAll participants must sign a liability waiver upon arrival\nPlease arrive 15 minutes before your selected session time\nDress comfortably — you’ll be on your feet and moving through the museum\nGhost Texas will have professional equipment on-site\nPersonal photography and video are welcome — no flash photography inside the museum\, please\nGuests may not live stream the event; Ghost Texas and the Beaumont Heritage Society reserve the right to ask guests not to film or photograph certain areas or moments\n\nTickets are limited to 20 participants per session — don’t wait to grab yours! \n  \nTraveling to Beaumont? Stay in our host hotel! \nHilton Garden Inn Beaumont\, located at 3755 I-10\, Beaumont\, TX 77705. Book online using and enter the code 3553285 for a special rate\, or call the hotel and reference Beaumont Heritage Society or our code 3553285! \n  \nGET YOUR TICKETS BELOW! URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/history-after-dark-ghost-hunt-at-the-john-jay-french-museum/ 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:20261017T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T210000 DTSTAMP:20260903T192821Z CREATED:20260903T192821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T192821Z UID:2221-1792260000-1792270800@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Museum Madness: Pumpkin Walk and Fall Festival DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the annual Pumpkin Walk held on Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\, on the grounds of the historic John Jay French Museum from 6 pm – 9 pm! \nUse your creativity to decorate or carve a pumpkin and enter it into our contest. (Entry form at the bottom of this page). The fan-favorite pumpkin in several categories will be selected by ballot and prizes will be awarded\, so gather your friends and family to come vote on your favorites! Prizes include\, but are not limited to: TexJoy gift baskets\, a Black Bear Diner giftcard\, a family membership to the Houston Museum of Natural Science\, and more! Float through a haunted tour of the 1845 French home featuring departed French family members\, a haunted hayride of the grounds\, and a Halloween craft for the kids (while supplies last). Walk through a vendor fair to check out local booths with Halloween goodies. \nAdmission is $5 at the gate for all non-members ages 4 and up\, with kids 3 and under attending free. Beaumont Heritage Society members attend free\, check your membership card for details. Beaumont Heritage Society is also participating in Museums for All\, which allows free entry of groups up to 4 people with the presentation of a valid SNAP/EBT Card and a valid ID. \nWant to be a vendor at this year’s Pumpkin Walk? Click here to complete your booth registration form and payment. Please note: we will not be allowing vendors to sell food at this event. \nThis event is part of the greater Beaumont area’s annual “Museum Madness Weekend.”  The Art Museum of Southeast Texas\, Beaumont Children’s Museum\, John Jay French Museum\, Edison Museum\, Dishman Art Museum\, Fire Museum of Texas\, McFaddin-Ward House Museum\, Museum of the Gulf Coast\, Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum\, and Texas Energy Museum are each hosting events for a fun-filled weekend in Jefferson County. \n  \nOur Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Contest is FREE to enter! \nPumpkins must be dropped off at the Beaumont Heritage Society Heritage Hall Event Space (2985 French Road\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77706) on:\nThursday\, October 15th from 9-4 p.m.\nFriday\, October 16th from 9-4 p.m. or\nSaturday\, October 17th from 10-12 p.m.\nAll entries must be on site by Saturday\, October 17th by 12 p.m. \nPumpkin Submission Form – Please hit “Submit” before leaving page! \n\n  \nThank you to our sponsors: \n-Rave Financial \n \n-Anderson Homes \n \n-Theresa Goodness URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/museum-madness-pumpkin-walk-and-fall-festival/ 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:20261112T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T193000 DTSTAMP:20260818T164749Z CREATED:20260818T163551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T164749Z UID:2204-1794504600-1794511800@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Majhong at the Museum DESCRIPTION:🀄 Play a hand. Support history. \nJoin us for Mahjong at the Museum\, a fun afternoon of tiles\, friends\, and fellowship at the historic 1845 John Jay French Museum! \nYour ticket does more than get you a seat at the table—it helps preserve and sustain the continued operation of one of Beaumont’s most treasured historic sites. Every ticket helps us care for the museum\, share its stories\, and keep the 1845 John Jay French Museum open and engaging for generations to come. \nBring your mahjong crew\, invite a friend\, and make an evening of it! We’ll provide: \n🀄Mahjong sets \n🍷Complimentary wine and beverages \n🎁Raffle prizes \n🎟️ Get your tickets today and help us preserve Beaumont’s history—one tile at a time! \nCome play for a purpose! \nThis event is hosted by the Beaumont Heritage Society’s Fundraising Committee. URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/majhong-at-the-museum/ LOCATION:John Jay French House\, 3025 French Road\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77706\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://beaumontheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Mahjong-at-the-Museum-1-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T120000 DTSTAMP:20261005T192718Z CREATED:20261005T192718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T192718Z UID:2247-1794654000-1794657600@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Sadie Patillo Historical Marker Dedication DESCRIPTION:Please join the Beaumont Heritage Society for the Historical Marker Dedication honoring Sadie Patillo. The dedication ceremony will be held on November 14\, 2026\, at 11 a.m. at the Tyrrell Park Nature Center\, 3930 Babe Zaharias Drive\, Beaumont\, Texas\, where the marker inscription will be read aloud. This event is free and open to the public. \nSpeakers include Saige Patillo\, Councilman Chris Durio\, Vince Leibowiz\, and Kate Hambright. \nThe Beaumont Heritage Society is proud to support the efforts that made this marker dedication possible through our work with the Jefferson County Historical Commission. This 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\, which was dedicated on November 15\, 2025\, was the first marker to be approved under this program in Jefferson County. Since then\, Jefferson County has been fortunate enough to be awarded four in the past several years. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho was Sadie Patillo?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSadie Patillo was born on November 18\, 1897\, in Beaumont\, Texas\, to Mary Alice (Boykin) and Allison Jackson “Jack” Patillo. Her father founded Patillo’s Barbecue\, which remains in the Patillo family to this day. Sadie married Anthony C. Karrey\, and she was a social studies teacher at Charlton-Pollard High School for almost 40 years and was a member of the Texas State Colored Teachers Association. Sadie died June 15\, 1971\, and is buried in Live Oak Memorial Park Cemetery in Beaumont. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn December 17\, 1930\, Sadie Patillo was riding in the white section of a Beaumont city bus when she was told to move to the Black section. She refused and was ultimately fined $10 for her violation of the state’s separate coach law. This act of civil disobedience resulted in a ruling from Texas’ highest criminal court declaring Section 1659 of Texas’ penal statutes—the state’s separate coach law—altered and refined since 1889\, did not apply to motor buses. Sadie’s victory came more than two decades before Rosa Parks refused to leave the seat she occupied on a Montgomery\, Alabama\, city bus. While a monumental ruling for its day\, the decision gained little more than newspaper notices when it was issued. Today\, the decision has largely been lost to history\, having been rendered moot by acts of the Legislature in 1935 and\, prior to that\, city ordinance and longstanding custom. Although Sadie’s case had little impact on the day-to-day lives of Blacks living in Texas during the mid 1930s\, it remains a milestone in the history of public accommodation segregation in Texas. \n\n\n\n\nIf you’re traveling to town\, we’ve arranged a special rate at the 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. URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/sadie-patillo-historical-marker-dedication/ LOCATION:Tyrrell Park Nature Center\, 3930 Babe Zaharias Dr\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77705\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Beaumont Heritage Society":MAILTO:info@beaumontheritage.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T193000 DTSTAMP:20261021T185026Z CREATED:20261021T185026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T185026Z UID:2270-1795109400-1795116600@beaumontheritage.org SUMMARY:Heritage Happy Hour - Art Museum of Southeast Texas DESCRIPTION:The Beaumont Heritage Society invites the community to Heritage Happy Hour\, hosted at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas on Thursday\, November 19\, 2026. Join us for an evening of spectacular art\, local history\, and new connections! This special evening offers guests complimentary beer and wine from Giglio Distributing\, a chance to connect with fellow art and history enthusiasts\, and an opportunity to explore one of Beaumont’s treasured historic landmarks and vibrant art communities. \nHeritage Happy Hour is an ongoing series designed to showcase significant historic places throughout the community while supporting preservation efforts. Guests are welcome to come and go between 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\, enjoy complimentary drinks\, browse informational panels on the museum’s history\, view the galleries after hours\, and chat with AMSET staff members about current and upcoming exhibitions. 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! The prints are $40\, and with our special promotion\, when you buy one\, your second is half off! \nEvent Details: \n\nArt Museum of Southeast Texas – 500 Main St\, Beaumont\, Texas 77701\nNovember 19\, 2026\, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\nFREE for BHS Members; $10 for 21 and up; tickets sold at the door\nComplimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages\nAll galleries will be open for viewing\nAMSET staff members will be available for questions\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! \nWe are grateful to our Heritage Happy Hour sponsor\, The Matthew Fischer Real Estate Team\, for sponsoring this year’s events! URL:https://beaumontheritage.org/event/heritage-happy-hour-art-museum-of-southeast-texas/ 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 END:VCALENDAR