A Blast to the Past: Camp Lookinback 2019
Beaumont Heritage Society once again hosted our annual Camp Lookinback at the John Jay French Museum! Every year, Camp Lookinback aims to educate kids about the French family through activities and practices that the French family might have used. From July 9th-12th and July 16th-19th, the kids stepped into the past one day at a […]
Introducing Rowdee Raccoon!
The John Jay French Museum has a “rowdy” addition in the form of its new mascot, Rowdee Raccoon! Rowdee can be found on our new grounds tour signage, made possible by the financial support of Susan Conn McCurry and The Crawford Foundation. The signage, placed at all of the outbuildings and the family cemetery, allows […]
Thank you to our Pumpkin Walk underwriters and sponsors!
We appreciate the support of these community partners and individuals!
Eagle Scout Candidate Alex Butler helps Beautify Historic French Grounds
Alex Butler, an Eagle Scout candidate and Boy Scout Troop 221 member, went to work with his fellow scouts to beautify the grounds of the historic John Jay French Museum. They planted knock out roses in a flower bed beside the French house and brought in a load of dirt to spread around the swept yard at […]
Announcing our 2017 Pumpkin Walk pumpkin contest winners!
We had many, many fabulous entries in this year’s contest in both the Adult and Child categories. Enjoy looking at the winners in each category and plan on entering the contest next year! Thanks to all who entered the contest and attended the event. Special thanks to all who volunteered their help ~ we couldn’t […]
Benches, and more benches ~ Eagle Scout project completed!
Eagle Scout candidate and Boy Scout Troop 65 member, Victor Thornton, went to work with his crew to build new wooden benches for use on the John Jay French Museum grounds. They will be put to good use during our events, tours, and demonstrations of 1800s related activities. Victor is a high-honors student at Monsignor […]
Entergy and BDG celebrate Arbor Day at the French Museum!
We would like to thank our friends at Entergy: Clint Mabrey and Richard Bucknert, and BDG: Agripin Urbina, Jesus Solis, and Luis Dominguez for their hard work beautifying the John Jay French Museum grounds in honor of Arbor Day 2017! The addition of azalea bushes alongside the museum adds to the natural beauty of the […]
Thank you to our 2017 Easter Egg Hunt Underwriter and Sponsors!
The Beaumont Heritage Society is so grateful for the support of our Easter Egg Hunt Underwriter for the second consecutive year: Earth Analytical Sciences, Inc and our Sponsors: UBS ~ Mike Persia and Suzanne Lewis. We would also like to thank our In-Kind partners: M & D Supply, Sonic Drive-In (McKibbin Group), Carol Matthews, and […]
Drum Roll Please, the Pumpkin Walk Winners Are…
We had some terrific pumpkins entered into this year’s Pumpkin Walk competition! The public voted , ballots were tallied, and prizes and ribbons awarded. Our winners are… BEST OVERALL: ADULT – SUZETTE BROUSSARD CHILD – THOMAS MCKENZIE SCARIEST: ADULT – INTERACT CLUB CHILD – SHANE DIAZ FUNNIEST: ADULT – […]
Thank you Pumpkin Walk Underwriters and Sponsors!
Our annual Pumpkin Walk, on the beautiful grounds of the John Jay French Museum, has been graciously supported by Underwriters: Baskin Robbins, Beaumont Board of Realtors, and Fantastic Sams, and many Sponsors. Their support of this event helps ensure that we are able to continue our mission of promoting historical education and preservation in Beaumont. […]
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