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Events in conjunction 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. Come see the movie!
A special documentary film will run 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 will air on You Tube. Free art therapy sessions set
Union Museum of History and Art will present a series of art therapy sessions in Farmerville. The free “Art Heals the Heart” classes will be led by Pranathi Sharma, a registered art therapist from Ruston. No prior art experience is needed. All art materials will be provided at no cost. One spot is open for Session B, on Nov. 7 and 14, 10:30 a.m. (in the Dance Studio of Union Parish). To register, call 318-348-2005 or 318-880-4496. The project is funded by a grant Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, and Louisiana State Arts Council, and is administered by Northeast Louisiana Arts Council. 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 opens Wednesday
The "School Days in Union Parish" exhibit will take 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. 
Mrs. Mina McDanels' home economics class in the Bernice Colored School, 1940s
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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.
