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. […]
Hauntings: The Truth
In the fall, we have a wonderful opportunity to get in the spirit of Halloween, and for us, that involves sharing the French family history in a fun, and slightly creepy manner. Unfortunately, over the years, family facts get forgotten or ignored in favor of more sensational, nonfactual stories – and those are the ones […]
On Exhibit: Florence Chambers, Artist
A Collection of Work in Charcoal Currently on display, enjoy a collection of charcoal artwork by Florence Chambers. Many of Florence’s works hang in the Chambers House Museum, but we are exhibiting pieces from her portfolio that have never been seen by the public. Florence chose a broad range of subject matter in her work, […]
On Exhibit: Needle and Hook
A Collection of Family Handwork The talented Chambers ladies created a myriad of handwork to adorn their life. Excellent seamstresses, they were also quite talented in crochet, embroidery, quilting, tatting and other handcrafts. The display includes dresses along with the original patterns, exquisite tatted and crocheted trims and doilies and hand stitched quilts. Found as […]
Many thanks to the Mamie McFaddin Ward Heritage Foundation!
With just a little more brick work to be completed at the French Museum Visitor Center, we couldn’t wait any longer to share the news that the walkway leading from the John Jay French Museum to Heritage Hall is complete! This project has been generously supported by a grant from the Mamie McFaddin Ward Heritage […]
Exhibit: Linens & Lace
The Chambers House presents “Linens and Lace”, an exhibit of late 19th through mid-20th century textiles from the Chambers Collection. From beautiful tablecloths, to handmade doilies, and fashionable accessories, each item is a piece of art. “Linens and Lace” will be on exhibit: February 16 through April 30. Tour hours are: Tuesday – Friday 10 […]
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