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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 will 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

Beaumont is ready to go to work for you!

Let us help you save time and money. Our professional and experienced staff is eager to assist in making your meeting a success. 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 in their efforts to market and promotes Beaumont as a meeting and sports destination. Along with overseeing all convention sales activities and initiatives, Freddie develops relationships with prospective clients, local leaders, and hospitality partners. She works directly with the sports market, local events, and annual state conferences.

Tessa Myers, CMP

Senior Convention Sales Manager

Phone: (409) 880-3170

Tessa works to bring groups with common interests and hobbies to Beaumont. Her primary markets are Social, Military, Education, Reunion, Fraternal, and Weddings. Along with representing Beaumont at religious marketplaces and Military Reunion tradeshows, Tessa is responsible for assisting with familiarization tours.

Shannon Mires

Convention Sales Manager

Phone: 409-880-3169

Shannon has an extensive background in sales & six years of experience in the hospitality industry. He is a member of the Society of Government Meeting Professionals and Texas Society of Association Executives. He’s a veteran and serves on the board of CASA for the Sabine Neches Region. Working with state associations and government agencies, is his specialty.

Nancy Aviles

Convention Services Manager

Phone: 409-880-3173

Nancy is on the meeting sales team and acts as the welcoming ambassador and the manager of the Give Back Program. She creates community outreach opportunities for convention clients and handles servicing requests. Nancy makes sure clients have the "extras" they need for their attendees.

  • Beaumont Convention & Visitor Bureau

  • 505 Willow Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701

  • (409) 880-3749

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