EXHIBIT HOURS: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed for lunch 12-1); Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Three events slated with "School Days" exhibit:
Oct. 24, 3:45 p.m. -- Calligraphy workshop for youth, led by Karen Bradford Nov. 1, 4:30 p.m. -- "Treasured Memories," roundtable discussion of black schools in Union Parish, and the experiences of teachers and students in those times. Led by Cathy Buckley and Verdell Ventroy, along with special guests. Nov. 13, 11:45 a.m. -- Lunch and Learn event. "The Future of Education in America" panel discussion featuring Ted Reeves, Superintendent, Union Parish Schools; Tony Cain, Director, Downsville Community Charter School; Heath Murry, Director, D'Arbonne Woods Charter School; and Bill Ritz, Director, Union Christian Academy. Moderator will be Dr. Lynn Clark, executive director, The Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana. Free lunch begins at 11:45; discussion begins at 12 p.m. and will be videotaped. Lights! Camera! Action!
A special documentary film is running continuously during the “School Days” exhibit. This 45-minute movie stars four Union Parish educators who also were students in local schools: Tommy Carr, Jackie Hill, Mike Lazenby, and Jennifer Wicker. Special thanks go to these four and to Charles Paxton, videographer and film producer. The film airs on You Tube. THANKS TO OUR "School Days" SPONSOR:
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 Linville High School basketball team, 1933 --- Photo courtesy Jon McKinnie
"School Days in Union Parish" exhibit now open
The "School Days in Union Parish" exhibit takes visitors on a journey through time from the days when the local landscape was dotted with one- and two-room schools to more modern times with large campuses and brick buildings. Our evolution into modern educational services reflects America's changes, as well. Come see. The exhibit will run from Oct. 17 through Nov. 29. We sincerely thank career educators Cathy Buckley and Debra James, curators, who have devoted many months in preparing for this exhibit. We also thank Janet Fortenberry-State Farm and the Friends of the Museum for sponsoring this exhibit and its associated events. EXHIBIT HOURS: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed for lunch) Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
Exhibit co-curator Debra James (center) visits with Union Parish School Board member Tommy Bennett and museum coordinator Jean Jones during the preview reception in the museum Tuesday evening, Oct. 16.
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"First Friends" of the Museum
Sincere thanks go to these individuals and organizations that launched the museum in 2014
by underwriting the gallery construction expenses.
The Lions Club of Farmerville - Lighting System Sponsor
Union General Hospital - Community Showcase Sponsor
Bruce and Cindy Hampton - Large Display Panel Sponsor (2)
Plum Creek -- Lead Flooring Sponsor
Architecture +, Monroe, LA
The Carr Family - Fred, Tommy, Jeffery, Tinnie, and Deanna -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Community Trust Bank (now Origin Bank) -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
The Futch Family - Alan, Lance,Todd, and Jimmye Carol -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
The Gazette -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Steve and Jean Jones -- Flooring Sponsor
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Nancy Love -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Read Lumber and Supply -- Flooring Sponsor
Jerry and Joan Taylor -- Flooring Sponsor
Brittany and Steve Unkel -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Ricky and Debbie Albritton -- Display Panel Sponsor
The Banner -- Display Panel Sponsor
John Belton -- Display Panel Sponsor
Dr. Clyde Brashier -- Display Panel Sponsor
Town of Farmerville -- Display Panel Sponsor
Lum and Dottie Farr -- Display Panel Sponsor
The Museum is forever indebted to the Union Parish Chamber of Commerce, which began the museum idea as a special study project in 2011. The Chamber's Board of Directors enabled the concept to become a reality, and today the Union Museum of History and Art is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose exhibit gallery is located in the Chamber building.
Sincere thanks go to these individuals and organizations that launched the museum in 2014
by underwriting the gallery construction expenses.
The Lions Club of Farmerville - Lighting System Sponsor
Union General Hospital - Community Showcase Sponsor
Bruce and Cindy Hampton - Large Display Panel Sponsor (2)
Plum Creek -- Lead Flooring Sponsor
Architecture +, Monroe, LA
The Carr Family - Fred, Tommy, Jeffery, Tinnie, and Deanna -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Community Trust Bank (now Origin Bank) -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
The Futch Family - Alan, Lance,Todd, and Jimmye Carol -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
The Gazette -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Steve and Jean Jones -- Flooring Sponsor
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Nancy Love -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Read Lumber and Supply -- Flooring Sponsor
Jerry and Joan Taylor -- Flooring Sponsor
Brittany and Steve Unkel -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Ricky and Debbie Albritton -- Display Panel Sponsor
The Banner -- Display Panel Sponsor
John Belton -- Display Panel Sponsor
Dr. Clyde Brashier -- Display Panel Sponsor
Town of Farmerville -- Display Panel Sponsor
Lum and Dottie Farr -- Display Panel Sponsor
The Museum is forever indebted to the Union Parish Chamber of Commerce, which began the museum idea as a special study project in 2011. The Chamber's Board of Directors enabled the concept to become a reality, and today the Union Museum of History and Art is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose exhibit gallery is located in the Chamber building.
