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211 N. Main Street, Farmerville, Louisiana
318-348-2005 unionmuseum@gmail.com HOURS: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 12 to 5 p.m. (starts in June) |
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Museum re-opens May 30
OK, friends. We are venturing forth and OPENING the museum again on Saturday, May 30, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for everyone to see the fabulous "For the Love of Horses" exhibit. We will try to be safe in all things, so please wear your mask (scarf, bandana, T-shirt, anything), and practice social distancing. We will have hand sanitizer available and will regularly disinfect door handles and other public surfaces. Hey, we all CARE about each other, right?! We will follow our regular museum schedule all during June: Open Wednesday thru Friday, 12 to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
OK, friends. We are venturing forth and OPENING the museum again on Saturday, May 30, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for everyone to see the fabulous "For the Love of Horses" exhibit. We will try to be safe in all things, so please wear your mask (scarf, bandana, T-shirt, anything), and practice social distancing. We will have hand sanitizer available and will regularly disinfect door handles and other public surfaces. Hey, we all CARE about each other, right?! We will follow our regular museum schedule all during June: Open Wednesday thru Friday, 12 to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Museum records local history of pandemic
How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting you and your family? What are you thinking and doing now? Please share your thoughts and experiences in these times for a permanent historical record.
Union Museum of History and Art is gathering impressions from youth and adults as the Coronavirus pandemic unfolds across the community and the United States. Please submit your personal reflections for the “Our Collective Diary” project. Send submissions to unionmuseum@gmail.com, by text to 318-348-2005, or by mail to 211 N. Main St., Farmerville. Photographs and drawings may be included. Note that submissions and photographs will be compiled into a permanent museum record later in the year and will be publicly accessible online and possibly a printed booklet. Individuals may submit numerous times as the pandemic unfolds and impacts the population.
Your reflections can include how you are personally impacted by illness, fear of illness, inconvenience, family and interpersonal relations, economic challenges, emotional tolls, lifestyle changes, or spiritual insights. Please limit your submissions to your personal experiences and thoughts, rather than essays from elected officials, journalists, or others.
How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting you and your family? What are you thinking and doing now? Please share your thoughts and experiences in these times for a permanent historical record.
Union Museum of History and Art is gathering impressions from youth and adults as the Coronavirus pandemic unfolds across the community and the United States. Please submit your personal reflections for the “Our Collective Diary” project. Send submissions to unionmuseum@gmail.com, by text to 318-348-2005, or by mail to 211 N. Main St., Farmerville. Photographs and drawings may be included. Note that submissions and photographs will be compiled into a permanent museum record later in the year and will be publicly accessible online and possibly a printed booklet. Individuals may submit numerous times as the pandemic unfolds and impacts the population.
Your reflections can include how you are personally impacted by illness, fear of illness, inconvenience, family and interpersonal relations, economic challenges, emotional tolls, lifestyle changes, or spiritual insights. Please limit your submissions to your personal experiences and thoughts, rather than essays from elected officials, journalists, or others.
"For the Love of Horses" exhibit is a winner
Now that the museum is re-opening, everyone can come see the colorful array of equine art and photos in the current exhibit, "For the Love of Horses," featuring paintings by Hooshang, a Ruston-based artist of world renown, and Ashley Dison's photographs of horses at Indian Creek Thoroughbred Farm in Spearsville. Several other horse enthusiasts also have contributed treasures for the display including Christina Adkins, Jon McKinnie, Sherry Alexander, and Beverly Jay.
Special thanks to our generous sponsors, Union Parish Tourist Commission, Tuffy and Bonnie Fields, and Union Veterinary Clinic.
Now that the museum is re-opening, everyone can come see the colorful array of equine art and photos in the current exhibit, "For the Love of Horses," featuring paintings by Hooshang, a Ruston-based artist of world renown, and Ashley Dison's photographs of horses at Indian Creek Thoroughbred Farm in Spearsville. Several other horse enthusiasts also have contributed treasures for the display including Christina Adkins, Jon McKinnie, Sherry Alexander, and Beverly Jay.
Special thanks to our generous sponsors, Union Parish Tourist Commission, Tuffy and Bonnie Fields, and Union Veterinary Clinic.
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Library donates to museum
Is this a great community or what? Union Parish Library recently presented Union Museum of History and Art with a generous donation of $1500, plus a permanent "book nook" for young children (colorful carpet, table, chairs, book rack, books, AND an owl puppet!! We love owls here at the museum!) THANK YOU Union Parish Library and director Stephanie Antley Herrmann! Shown in the photo (L to R) is Judy Lewis, literacy outreach director for the library; Jean Jones, exhibits coordinator for the museum; and Brandon Maxwell, member of the board of directors for both the library and the museum. Now youngsters can enjoy the book nook's coloring sheets, books, and more. |
Don Cincone discusses his life and art at ULM in 2013. Photo courtesy the Hawkeye.
Great memories: The exhibit of art by Don Cincone
Union Museum of History and Art presented an exhibit of 30 spectacular works by internationally known African-American artist Don Cincone the month of January, 2020.
Born in Alto, Louisiana, in 1936, he currently resides in Monroe and has close family ties in the Marion area. Cincone has traveled worldwide to study and exhibit his art in studios and museums, and was awarded the Silver Medal of literary arts and Sciences in Rome in 1968. He was commissioned by Universal Studios to do 85 paintings for the 1965 movie “The Art of Love” which starred James Garner, Elke Sommers, Dick Van Dyke and Angie Dickinson. His art has been included in the collections of such notables as Walt Disney, Henri Mancini, Ross Hunter, Leonard Bernstein and Edward G. Robinson.
Union Museum of History and Art presented an exhibit of 30 spectacular works by internationally known African-American artist Don Cincone the month of January, 2020.
Born in Alto, Louisiana, in 1936, he currently resides in Monroe and has close family ties in the Marion area. Cincone has traveled worldwide to study and exhibit his art in studios and museums, and was awarded the Silver Medal of literary arts and Sciences in Rome in 1968. He was commissioned by Universal Studios to do 85 paintings for the 1965 movie “The Art of Love” which starred James Garner, Elke Sommers, Dick Van Dyke and Angie Dickinson. His art has been included in the collections of such notables as Walt Disney, Henri Mancini, Ross Hunter, Leonard Bernstein and Edward G. Robinson.
Thanks to the Walmart Foundation for underwriting the Don Cincone art exhibit |
Local Walmart manager Rachel Akrong (right) and assistant manager Sue Phillips chat with artist Don Cincone at the grand opening reception on Jan. 7 in the museum.
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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.
