Visionaries in Prervation (VIP)

 Visionaries in Preservation Workshops (VIP)

VIP is the community planning program of the Texas Historical Commission. VIP asks residents how they want their community to look and feel and provides the necessary tools to help Beaumont retain its identity and sense of place as it changes and grows.  The VIP program will meet once a month for eight months, starting in February and ending in September. At the end of the program, Beaumont will have a preservation action plan that will make historic buildings and other assets fundamental parts of continued economic and cultural growth. 

The first VIP meeting is Preservation 101. THC staff will provide an overview of historic preservation and the tools of the trade. Community members will be able to ask questions and have any concerns directly addressed. Your participation is essential!

The workshops will be held on the third Tuesday of each month starting in February for 8 months.  All meetings will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage Hall, 2985 French Rd., on the grounds of the John Jay French Historical House Museum. 

Frontiers & Fifties Mid-Century Modern Show & Sale 

Frontiers & Fifties

Mid-Century Modern Show & Sale

Location:  Chambers House Museum,

Pre-Show & Sale:Thursday April 15, 2010 7:00 pm- 10:00pm

Pre-Show Fee: $20.00 Members, $25.00 Non-Members

Show & Sale: Friday, April 16, 2010 (9:00am-5:00pm), Saturday, April 17, 2010,  ( 9:00am- 4:00pm)

Show & Sale is open free to the public.

Location:  John Jay French Museum

Time:  Saturday, April 17, 2010, (9:00am-4:00pm).

Description:  The Beaumont Heritage Society will host a Mid-Century Modern show featuring textiles, jewelry, glass, and furniture from the period.  Vendors will display their wares on the grounds of the Chambers House Museum.  In addition to the show at the Chambers House Museum, children’s activities and great food will be available on the grounds of the John Jay French Museum on Saturday.   

Visionaries in Preservation Workshops (VIP)

The workshops will be held on the third Tuesday of each month starting in February for 8 months.  All meetings will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage Hall, 2985 French Rd., on the grounds of the John Jay French Historical House Museum. 

Camp Lookinback

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 will be conducted each day.  Camp Lookinback is fun for both boys and girls!
 
Session I:   July 20-23, 9:00am-1:00pm
Session II:  July 27-30, 9:00am-1:00 pm

Pre-registration is required.

For more information contact Amy Briggs at 409.838.0348.