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211 N. Main Street, Farmerville, Louisiana
318-982-8020 unionmuseum@gmail.com HOURS: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday CLOSED THANKSGIVING WEEK |
Union Museum of History and Art is complying with all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions. Visitors are asked to wear masks, observe social distancing, and disinfect hands frequently. If you are ill or suspect you have been near a person testing positive with the virus, please do not visit the museum at this time.
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"Christmas Angels and Orchids" exhibit opens Dec. 1
TWO exhibits will be here in the museum starting Dec. 1: "Christmas Angels and Orchids" and "From War to Peace." Local artist Pam Gale has created 22 spectacular paintings of angels for your viewing pleasure. And Debbie Williams will display some of her gorgeous live orchids that she grows in her giant greenhouse north of Farmerville. Pam will be doing a raffle of one of her paintings to raise funds for the museum. (Thanks, Pam!!) This Christmas exhibit is sponsored by Union General Hospital and Kilpatrick Funeral Homes.
The Vietnam veterans exhibit continues to awe everyone who comes to see it (see article below).
So plan on seeing these TWO displays during your Christmas season...and bring the kids!
HOURS: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.
(closed this week of Thanksgiving so our volunteers can be with their families)
TWO exhibits will be here in the museum starting Dec. 1: "Christmas Angels and Orchids" and "From War to Peace." Local artist Pam Gale has created 22 spectacular paintings of angels for your viewing pleasure. And Debbie Williams will display some of her gorgeous live orchids that she grows in her giant greenhouse north of Farmerville. Pam will be doing a raffle of one of her paintings to raise funds for the museum. (Thanks, Pam!!) This Christmas exhibit is sponsored by Union General Hospital and Kilpatrick Funeral Homes.
The Vietnam veterans exhibit continues to awe everyone who comes to see it (see article below).
So plan on seeing these TWO displays during your Christmas season...and bring the kids!
HOURS: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.
(closed this week of Thanksgiving so our volunteers can be with their families)
Vietnam veterans tribute continues to Dec. 30
The Vietnam War ended 45 years ago, but it lives on in the hearts and minds ... and for many, the nightmares... of soldiers who were there. Come see the" From War to Peace " exhibit now showing in the Union Museum of History and Art. Through this photo journey and glimpses into veterans' innermost thoughts, we all will better understand this chapter of America's history, and appreciate the great sacrifices made by Union Parish soldiers and 2.7 million other U.S. troops.
We also will learn how these veterans transitioned back to civilian life by working, returning to wives and children, going to school, finding love and marriage, or continuing in military service.
We are deeply grateful to our corporate sponsors, Origin Bank and Enviro Rentals, and to Jeffery Marc Woods. Their generosity makes this event possible.
The Vietnam War ended 45 years ago, but it lives on in the hearts and minds ... and for many, the nightmares... of soldiers who were there. Come see the" From War to Peace " exhibit now showing in the Union Museum of History and Art. Through this photo journey and glimpses into veterans' innermost thoughts, we all will better understand this chapter of America's history, and appreciate the great sacrifices made by Union Parish soldiers and 2.7 million other U.S. troops.
We also will learn how these veterans transitioned back to civilian life by working, returning to wives and children, going to school, finding love and marriage, or continuing in military service.
We are deeply grateful to our corporate sponsors, Origin Bank and Enviro Rentals, and to Jeffery Marc Woods. Their generosity makes this event possible.
Thanks to our donors!
Union Museum exceeded its goal for the "Be the One for 2021" fundraising campaign! A total of $3770 was donated by these generous people:
Robert Allen
Karen Bradford
Jo Daniels
Ora Fife
Janet Fortenberry
Pamela Gale
Frances Grafton
Vicki Green
Ramsey Hallman
Fred & Frieda Hamilton
Carolyn Hanry
Alex & Lawana Hardman
Carol Johnston
Gary Joiner
Jean & Steve Jones
Pamela Lavender
Diane McAdams
Jon McKinnie
Jean Moore
John Ogletree, in memory of Bessie Brooks Franks & Retia Nolan
Linda Long Pardue
Debbie Plummer
Lynn Ramsey, dedicated to Jerry Ramsey, Vietnam veteran
Gary L Savage
David Yyvern Taylor
Betty Tettleton
Carol Ann Tubbs
Jane Watts, in memory of Juel Downs Chappell
Julie Windham
Nine anonymous donors; one in memory of Flavil and Dolores G. Hollis; one in in memory of Pryor, Grace, and Joey Kyle
Union Museum exceeded its goal for the "Be the One for 2021" fundraising campaign! A total of $3770 was donated by these generous people:
Robert Allen
Karen Bradford
Jo Daniels
Ora Fife
Janet Fortenberry
Pamela Gale
Frances Grafton
Vicki Green
Ramsey Hallman
Fred & Frieda Hamilton
Carolyn Hanry
Alex & Lawana Hardman
Carol Johnston
Gary Joiner
Jean & Steve Jones
Pamela Lavender
Diane McAdams
Jon McKinnie
Jean Moore
John Ogletree, in memory of Bessie Brooks Franks & Retia Nolan
Linda Long Pardue
Debbie Plummer
Lynn Ramsey, dedicated to Jerry Ramsey, Vietnam veteran
Gary L Savage
David Yyvern Taylor
Betty Tettleton
Carol Ann Tubbs
Jane Watts, in memory of Juel Downs Chappell
Julie Windham
Nine anonymous donors; one in memory of Flavil and Dolores G. Hollis; one in in memory of Pryor, Grace, and Joey Kyle
Fundraising opportunity offered --
Hooshang's 'Equine Elegance' added to museum collection
Union Museum of History of Art in Farmerville is pleased to announce that a painting by Hooshang Khorasani of Ruston is the first artwork to be placed in its permanent collection. The 36-by-48-inch acrylic on canvas work, “Equine Elegance,” was part of the museum’s recent “For the Love of Horses” exhibit that kicked off the museum’s new, larger location at 211 N. Main Street.
Jean Jones, vice chair of the board of directors, said, "We are truly honored to receive this magnificent painting from an artist of Hooshang's caliber. It will hang with honor in Union Museum of History and Art not only as a display of enormous talent but also as an inspiration to budding artists." Historical items as well as paintings are being added to the museum’s permanent collection.
In an effort to help the museum in its fundraising efforts to purchase the building it has moved into, Hooshang is offering to continue donating to the museum 30 percent of any sales of his equine paintings through the end of the year. To review available work, businesses and individuals can contact him at hooshangstudio@suddenlink.net or www.hooshangstudio.com.
Hooshang's paintings are also included in the permanent collections of the American Saddlebred Museum in Lexington, Kentucky, and Lake County Museum of Art in Tavares, Florida.
Hooshang's 'Equine Elegance' added to museum collection
Union Museum of History of Art in Farmerville is pleased to announce that a painting by Hooshang Khorasani of Ruston is the first artwork to be placed in its permanent collection. The 36-by-48-inch acrylic on canvas work, “Equine Elegance,” was part of the museum’s recent “For the Love of Horses” exhibit that kicked off the museum’s new, larger location at 211 N. Main Street.
Jean Jones, vice chair of the board of directors, said, "We are truly honored to receive this magnificent painting from an artist of Hooshang's caliber. It will hang with honor in Union Museum of History and Art not only as a display of enormous talent but also as an inspiration to budding artists." Historical items as well as paintings are being added to the museum’s permanent collection.
In an effort to help the museum in its fundraising efforts to purchase the building it has moved into, Hooshang is offering to continue donating to the museum 30 percent of any sales of his equine paintings through the end of the year. To review available work, businesses and individuals can contact him at hooshangstudio@suddenlink.net or www.hooshangstudio.com.
Hooshang's paintings are also included in the permanent collections of the American Saddlebred Museum in Lexington, Kentucky, and Lake County Museum of Art in Tavares, Florida.
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, 2019, 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, 2019, 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.
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 - architectural rendering
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 and Alana 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. For its first five years, the Museum was housed in the Chamber of Commerce building; in March 2020, it moved into the building at 211 N. Main St. , Farmerville.
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 - architectural rendering
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 and Alana 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. For its first five years, the Museum was housed in the Chamber of Commerce building; in March 2020, it moved into the building at 211 N. Main St. , Farmerville.
