Built in 1906, C. Homer and Edith Fuller Chambers purchased the house in 1914 and moved in with their daughters, 2 year old Florence and 12 year old Ruth. The daughters never married and lived in the house until the death of Florence in 2004.
Information
- Location:
- Beaumont, TX, 77701
- Phone:
- 409-832-4010
- Tues - Fri:
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Sat:
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Events
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- Camp Lookinback 2009
John Jay French Museum
Tuesday, July 21 at 9:00am
The Chambers House Museum
Camp Lookinback 2009 will be held in two sessions. The same four courses will be held both sessions.
Session 1: July 21-24, 9:00 am-1:00 pm.
Session 2: July 28-31, 9:00 am-1:00 pm.
AGES: 6 to 12 years
FEE: $60.00 SPACE IS LIMITED. Preregistration is strongly recommended to ensure your child's spot.
BRING: Snack, Lunch, and... drink (water is available).
2009 Courses:
A SOLDIER’S LIFE: Imagine what it was like to be a soldier during the Civil War. Learn how important leather goods were during the war from our Tanner, and make a period leather craft. See how a soldier would have lived. Learn to march and drill just like a real soldier, and how to fire a Civil War cannon!
DIGGING INTO THE PAST: Have you ever wondered who was here before us? How did they live? What kind of tools did they use? How did they hunt for food? Here’s your chance to be an archeologist for the day! Archeologist Charlie Bollich and Educator Brenda Jackson will be here to help children experience archeology first hand during a simulated dig. Kids will even get to bring home one of their finds!
ON THESE GROUNDS: Did you know there weren’t always grocery stores? In the 1800’s, people on the frontier had to plant their own fruits and vegetables, and raise livestock to sustain their families. We have created a unique hands-on experience by planting a garden on the grounds of the museum. Children will see how fruits and vegetables grow, and experience how to care for and harvest them. An Entomologist will also be on hand to teach kids about insects and how they affect crops in our area. We will even have a visit from a few farm animal friends!
RISE AND SHINE WITH SALLY FRENCH: Experience a day on the French family homestead. Sally would have risen before the sun each day to begin her chores. Kids will get to do chores like washing clothes by hand and sweeping the yard. They will also learn how to make butter, soap, and candles. A tour of the French Museum will also be provided. Come see what life was really like before television, cell phones, and iPods!
