EXHIBIT HOURS: Tue-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12-1), AND Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will be glad to schedule a special group after-hours tour. Just call 318-348-2005.
First responders exhibit open through November 14
Union Museum of History and Art in Farmerville is hosting a very special exhibit, “Honoring Those Who Serve and Protect: Union Parish First Responders.” The exhibit features photos, equipment, badges, awards, uniforms, news articles, tools, "jaws of life," etc. from current and past firefighters, lawmen, and other emergency responders. A special feature is the memorial tower honoring first responders who died in the line of duty.
Admission is free. Union Museum is located in the Chamber of Commerce building, 116 N. Main St. (corner of Jackson St.). For more information, call 318-348-2005.
Union Museum of History and Art in Farmerville is hosting a very special exhibit, “Honoring Those Who Serve and Protect: Union Parish First Responders.” The exhibit features photos, equipment, badges, awards, uniforms, news articles, tools, "jaws of life," etc. from current and past firefighters, lawmen, and other emergency responders. A special feature is the memorial tower honoring first responders who died in the line of duty.
Admission is free. Union Museum is located in the Chamber of Commerce building, 116 N. Main St. (corner of Jackson St.). For more information, call 318-348-2005.
Photo courtesy Shannon Futch
 A future firefighter?
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EMTs from Pafford Ambulance demonstrate life-saving equipment during their program for kids on Nov. 5.
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The Memorial Tower is a special feature of the First Responders exhibit in Union Museum of History and Art
Memorial Tower honors fallen first responders
Thirteen individuals who lost their lives in the line of duty are honored at the Memorial Tower in the first responder exhibit in Union Museum of History and Art. They are
George Miller Edwards, UPSO, EOW 6/12/1964
John Nimrod Ferguson, Shiloh, constable, EOW 12/16/1887
Ann Gartman, EMT, D’Arbonne Ambulance, EOW 3/15/1996
Hector Manuel Gomez, Marion P.D., EOW 3/5/2002
John T. Jackson, Bernice town marshal, EOW 11/24/1926
Jerome McKenzie, UPSO, EOW 7//27/2019
Jesse J. Neal Sr., Farmerville PD, EOW 4/8/1973
Brantley Nolan, UPSO, EOW 11/21/1986
Leroy Odom, Jr., Farmerville P.D., deputy town marshal, EOW 6/2/1972
Alymer Taylor, UPSO, EOW, 6/12/1964
Robert V. “Piddle” Taylor, UPSO, EOW 9/17/1978
Dan Wiley, Junction City marshal, 1929 EOW 2/2/1929
Ned Wiley, Farmerville P.D., EOW 4/8/1973
Thirteen individuals who lost their lives in the line of duty are honored at the Memorial Tower in the first responder exhibit in Union Museum of History and Art. They are
George Miller Edwards, UPSO, EOW 6/12/1964
John Nimrod Ferguson, Shiloh, constable, EOW 12/16/1887
Ann Gartman, EMT, D’Arbonne Ambulance, EOW 3/15/1996
Hector Manuel Gomez, Marion P.D., EOW 3/5/2002
John T. Jackson, Bernice town marshal, EOW 11/24/1926
Jerome McKenzie, UPSO, EOW 7//27/2019
Jesse J. Neal Sr., Farmerville PD, EOW 4/8/1973
Brantley Nolan, UPSO, EOW 11/21/1986
Leroy Odom, Jr., Farmerville P.D., deputy town marshal, EOW 6/2/1972
Alymer Taylor, UPSO, EOW, 6/12/1964
Robert V. “Piddle” Taylor, UPSO, EOW 9/17/1978
Dan Wiley, Junction City marshal, 1929 EOW 2/2/1929
Ned Wiley, Farmerville P.D., EOW 4/8/1973
Thanks to our sponsors
Eight community-minded organizations and individuals are sponsoring the museum's tribute to first responders. We are so very grateful to...
Keith Blackman
The Dean of Flowers
Lance Futch
Sheriff Dusty Gates
Dottie Ames McConkey
Pafford Emergency Medical Services
Union Parish Crime Stoppers
Union Reserve Deputy Association
Eight community-minded organizations and individuals are sponsoring the museum's tribute to first responders. We are so very grateful to...
Keith Blackman
The Dean of Flowers
Lance Futch
Sheriff Dusty Gates
Dottie Ames McConkey
Pafford Emergency Medical Services
Union Parish Crime Stoppers
Union Reserve Deputy Association
Twelve of the 19 honorees were able to be present for the "Defenders of Freedom" ceremony on June 17. They are shown here, along with several event planners and participants. Each honoree was presented with a medal and certificate of appreciation. ( Photo courtesy Annie Sharp Berry)
"Defenders of Freedom" ceremony honors WWII vets
It was an afternoon of remembrance, gratitude, and praise as 19 local World War II veterans were honored for their service with a special ceremony that also officially opened the "Pelican State Goes to War" exhibit in the Union Museum. Stars of the occasion on June 17 were military veterans Russell Adams, Norwood Albritton, Willis Andrews, C.C. Bayles, Jr., John Grady Culpepper, James Hubert Franklin, Richard Jones, L.B. Knighton, L.J. Laster, Harry Maroney, James M. Newsom, Billy Ross O'Bannon, Raymond Odom, Jim Pardue, Jack Edsel Peppers, M.O. Porter, Jack Taylor, James Wilbur Upshaw; and munitions factory veteran Dorothy Golden Smith. Each honoree received a Defender of Freedom medal and certificate of appreciation. The setting for the ceremony was the lobby of Origin Bank, which was filled with some 100 family, friends and community leaders eager to honor the veterans who gave so much for their country during the perilous times of World War II.
Speaking about each honoree's service were Jerry W. Taylor, Union Parish Police Jury president; M. Stein Baughman, Jr., Town of Farmerville mayor; Jay Snell, Marion State Bank; and Tim Tettleton, Origin Bank. Emcee was Brittany Unkel, Union Museum of History and Art board chair.
A vast array of beautifully presented refreshments was ably provided by Women for Veterans, auxiliary of the local VFW post.
It was an afternoon of remembrance, gratitude, and praise as 19 local World War II veterans were honored for their service with a special ceremony that also officially opened the "Pelican State Goes to War" exhibit in the Union Museum. Stars of the occasion on June 17 were military veterans Russell Adams, Norwood Albritton, Willis Andrews, C.C. Bayles, Jr., John Grady Culpepper, James Hubert Franklin, Richard Jones, L.B. Knighton, L.J. Laster, Harry Maroney, James M. Newsom, Billy Ross O'Bannon, Raymond Odom, Jim Pardue, Jack Edsel Peppers, M.O. Porter, Jack Taylor, James Wilbur Upshaw; and munitions factory veteran Dorothy Golden Smith. Each honoree received a Defender of Freedom medal and certificate of appreciation. The setting for the ceremony was the lobby of Origin Bank, which was filled with some 100 family, friends and community leaders eager to honor the veterans who gave so much for their country during the perilous times of World War II.
Speaking about each honoree's service were Jerry W. Taylor, Union Parish Police Jury president; M. Stein Baughman, Jr., Town of Farmerville mayor; Jay Snell, Marion State Bank; and Tim Tettleton, Origin Bank. Emcee was Brittany Unkel, Union Museum of History and Art board chair.
A vast array of beautifully presented refreshments was ably provided by Women for Veterans, auxiliary of the local VFW post.
Art installation dedicated in Farmerville
The "Fishing Fantasy" art installation designed by local mosaic artist Jamie Anderson was unveiled and publicly dedicated Friday, Dec. 28, at its location on the south lawn of the Union Parish Courthouse in Farmerville. The Union Museum of History and Art led the project as a gift to the community. Second Circuit Court of Appeal Judge Jay McCallum and Farmerville Mayor M. Stein Baughman Jr. spoke briefly during the dedication ceremonies, emceed by museum board chairman Brittany Unkel.
The seven-foot tall concrete sculpture is sheathed in colorful glass pieces and depicts rippling blue waters, many-hued fish, and abundant sunshine so beloved in Union Parish.
The museum board is grateful to Anderson and others who made this project possible: the Union Parish Police Jury; James Gatson, concrete contractor; Brooke Foy, public art consultant; and all donors who purchased commemorative bricks.
This project was supported in part by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council, as administered by the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council, Inc. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Art Works.”
The "Fishing Fantasy" art installation designed by local mosaic artist Jamie Anderson was unveiled and publicly dedicated Friday, Dec. 28, at its location on the south lawn of the Union Parish Courthouse in Farmerville. The Union Museum of History and Art led the project as a gift to the community. Second Circuit Court of Appeal Judge Jay McCallum and Farmerville Mayor M. Stein Baughman Jr. spoke briefly during the dedication ceremonies, emceed by museum board chairman Brittany Unkel.
The seven-foot tall concrete sculpture is sheathed in colorful glass pieces and depicts rippling blue waters, many-hued fish, and abundant sunshine so beloved in Union Parish.
The museum board is grateful to Anderson and others who made this project possible: the Union Parish Police Jury; James Gatson, concrete contractor; Brooke Foy, public art consultant; and all donors who purchased commemorative bricks.
This project was supported in part by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council, as administered by the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council, Inc. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Art Works.”
Artist Jamie Anderson, creator of the "Fishing Fantasy" sculpture, accepts a bouquet of flowers at the dedication Friday, Dec. 28
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Dedication ceremonies were emceed by Brittany Unkel (right), chairman of the Board of Directors, Union Museum of History and Art. Speaking briefly were Second Circuit Court of Appeal Judge Jay McCallum (left), Farmerville Mayor M. Stein Baughman Jr., and artist Jamie Anderson.
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The newly installed "Fishing Fantasy" sculpture is located on the south lawn of the Union Parish Courthouse. The project was supported by 55 individuals and organizations who purchased commemorative bricks, and by a state arts grant.
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Union Museum of History and Art gratefully acknowledges arts grants
Several projects of the Union Museum of History and Art have been supported by grants from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council, as administered by the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council, Inc. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Art Works.”
Several projects of the Union Museum of History and Art have been supported by grants from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council, as administered by the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council, Inc. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Art Works.”
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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.
