DBCAD

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Federal grant opportunity!

Save America’s Treasures
P25AS00469 (Preservation) and P25AS00508 (Collections).
Application Deadline: June 16, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
Learn More at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/save-americas-treasures-grants.htm

The Save America’s Treasures grant program was established in 1998 and first awarded grants in 1999 to help preserve nationally significant historic properties and collections that convey our nation’s rich heritage to future generations. The program is administered by the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the National Park Service (NPS) in cooperation with its partners, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The DOI/NPS manages the Preservation grants and the IMLS administers Collections grants. Congress has appropriated $25,500,000 million for funding for Collections and Preservation projects.

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

✨ Styles, Scamps & Scandals Walking Tour RESCHEDULED FINAL DATE – May 30th at 5:30 PM! ✨

**Due to last week's inclement weather, the final date of the Downtown Walking Tour was rescheduled to this Saturday, May 30th, 2026, and additional tickets have opened up**

Join us for the final date of Styles, Scamps, and Scandals—an unforgettable 1 hour and 15 minute-stroll led by the ever-entertaining Katherine Leister, where you’ll uncover:

🔍 Stunning 20th-century architecture
😈 Stories of charming rogues and local scandals
🏛️ Hidden design gems and legendary landmarks

From Crockett Street to the Jefferson Theatre, and the Tyrrell Historical Library to the San Jacinto Building, discover the secrets woven into the very streets of downtown.

📍 Begins at 5:30 p.m. (meeting spot shared upon registration)
👟 About 1 mile – wear comfy shoes!
🎟️ Perfect for history lovers, architecture buffs & true-crime fans!

Come explore the stylish, the scandalous, and the spooky sides of Beaumont like never before!

This is the last chance to experience this tour before a new script premiers this fall!

Tickets on sale now. Visit the link below to purchase yours today:
https://beaumontheritage.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events

05/14/2026

Closing out the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration is none other than The ZAPP Band! They hit the stage at 7:30 PM—be sure to stick around for crowd favorites like “More Bounce to the Ounce” and “Computer Love”!

📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 4PM – 9PM
📍 Beaumont Civic Center

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

On Thursday, May 21st, 2026, join us at Heritage Happy Hour - Jefferson County Courthouse to enjoy complimentary beer and wine by Giglio Distributing, the rare opportunity to tour one of Beaumont’s most iconic public buildings, and an evening celebrating local history and preservation

Event Details:
📍Jefferson County Courthouse, Beaumont, Texas; 1149 Pearl St., Beaumont, TX 77701
🗓May 21, 2026
⏰5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
💲FREE for BHS Members; $10 for 21 and up, tickets sold at the door

We hope to see you there!

04/30/2026

We encourage our community to follow the Gilbert Building Partnership.

Same building. New perspective. Endless potential.

For decades, the Gilbert Building has been part of Beaumont’s story. Now, it’s becoming part of its future.

What others saw as an unsalvageable structure, Gilbert Building Partnership saw as an opportunity.

We’re proud to be stewards in the transformation of this historic landmark into a vibrant destination for retail, office, and community life. Because the best developments don’t erase history— they elevate it.

This is how cities move forward:
by recognizing the value that’s already there and building upon it with purpose.

Follow along as this iconic space rises again in the heart of downtown Beaumont.

04/23/2026

Big thanks to our supporters! 🙌

This year’s live concert at the SETX Crawfish Festival is made possible by the Steinhagen Benevolent Trust and the Foundation for Southeast Texas.

We at DBCAD couldn't do it without you. Let’s get ready for a weekend of great food and even better music! 🎸✨