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Spindletop- Gladys City Boomtown Museum

When looking for open-aired and unique places to meet, look no further than the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum as an option. This replica 1901 boomtown offers the amenities and fun you need for a successful event. Rent out the entire facility to accommodate up to 500 people. Utilize any of the 14 replica buildings for a different spin on your next meeting. Reenactments can also be arranged including an old-fashioned shoot-out, prohibition-era tea parties, dancing, blacksmithing and more. Set off the gusher for a perfect backdrop for pictures and to see the history of the oil boom in Beaumont, Texas.

Plan a Reenactment

Put yourself back in the early 1900s at the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum with a reenactment. Actors with dress up in traditional garb and host a shootout, serve you drinks at the saloon, have games and activities of that time to entertain your guests.

Spindletop history as actors portray a shootout at the anniversary celebration.

Set off the Gusher

The replica gusher at the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum is a sight to behold. The replica oil derrick (now substituted with water) blows 100 feet high just like the gusher that erupted on January 10, 1901, flowing at 80,000 to 100,000 barrels a day, setting off the Texas oil boom.

Visitors watch the Spindletop replica gusher blow

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Let us help you save time and money. Our professional and experienced staff is eager to assist in making your meeting a sucess. Let us take all the planning hardships away from you.

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Freddie Willard, TDM

Director of Sales

Phone: (409) 880-3160 | 1(800) 392-4401

Freddie leads the Beaumont CVB sales team to market and promote Beaumont as a meeting and sports destination. Along with overseeing all convention sales activities, Freddie develops relationships with prospective clients including: trade associations, governmental agencies and sporting groups.

Rebecca Woodland, TDM

Convention Sales Manager

Phone: (409) 880-3169 | 1(800) 392-4401

Rebecca works to bring convention, meeting, reunion and group training business to Beaumont. Her primary markets are groups within the Social, Military, Religious, Reunion, Sciences and Corporate markets. Along with representing Beaumont at conferences and trade shows, Rebecca helps organize special CVB projects such as the bi-annual Christmas Open House, downtown dine-arounds and conference networking breaks.

Susan Jackson

Convention Servicing Manager

Phone: (409) 880-3164 | 1(800) 392-4401

As the Convention Servicing Manager for the team for 10+ years, Susan's job is to make sure that your meeting runs smoothly. Her experience in the hospitality and tourism industry bring the knowledge you expect when planning your meeting in Beaumont. From coordinating day-of efforts to making sure you have the "extras" you need for your attendees, Susan gets it done. Her market includes reunions, weddings and volunteers.