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211 N. Main Street, Farmerville, Louisiana
318-348-2005 unionmuseum@gmail.com HOURS FOR NEXT EXHIBIT: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. weekdays 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday |
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Opens August 3 --
Museum to celebrate woman's suffrage centennial Union Museum of History and Art is proud to announce it will host a traveling exhibit from Southeastern Louisiana University celebrating the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting women the right to vote. "Determined to Rise: The Woman's Suffrage Movement in Louisiana" will run from August 3 to 14 in the Union Museum. It will feature colorful banners describing the events leading up to the passage of the voting rights amendment and subsequent women's issues, a video about woman's suffrage including African-American women, and a suffragist costume. Additional 1920s-era costumes will be loaned by the South Arkansas Arts Center in El Dorado. The exhibit was developed with grant support from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) Rebirth grant program. The Centennial Women’s Suffrage Project is a cross-disciplinary effort, founded by Carol Madere of the Department of Communication and Media Studies and Angela Dunnington of Sims Memorial Library at Southeastern Louisiana University. Other members are Samantha Cavell from the Department of History and Political Science; Amber Narro and Elizabeth Hornsby from the Department of Communication and Media Studies; Lisa Moody from the Department of English; Jordan Ahrend from the Department of Teaching and Learning; Elizabeth Sanders from Sims Memorial Library; Sheri Gibson from the Office of Marketing and Communications; Megan Sanders, graphic design specialist; and Stephanie Katz, media and photography specialist. For more information, visit http://www.gritandgrace100.com/. (Video courtesy Southeastern Louisiana University) |
Opening reception set for August 3 - Let's remember suffragists
Area women are invited to wear white for the the exhibit's opening day reception on August 3, from 4 to 5 p.m. in honor of suffragists of long ago who fought to give women the right to vote. Leading names in the 75-year effort leading to the 19th amendment include Carrie Chapman Catt, Susan B. Anthony, Lucy Stone, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Lucy Burns, and Mary Church Terrell. These and hundreds of other stalwarts left a shining legacy for women of all generations now and into the future. |
“Wowie Art” winners named
Twenty-six youngsters ages 3 to 17 turned out fabulous creations for the recent “Wowie Art” show and competition in the Discovery Place –Union Museum of History and Art in Farmerville. The display of 37 truly oh-wow artworks was on display for five days.
Thanks to all the kids who participated, the parents and grandparents who mentored them, and to our sponsor, Partyville of Farmerville!!
Judging the entries was Downsville artist David Taylor, who says he was truly impressed with the quality and variety of artworks, which used "found" items rather than traditional paper or canvas.
Award ribbons were presented on July 16 to youth in four age divisions. Award categories were the "Fabuloso Award" for creative use of materials, "Colormania Award" for most colorful, and "Artsy Award" for artistic quality. The "Wowie Award" was for best overall artwork of the show.
Winners were
Wowie award: Kailey Jones, Bernice
Peepers (ages up to 6)
Fabuloso award: Junie Holloway, Downsville
Colormania award: Henley Rhodes, Farmerville
Artsy award: (co-winners) Jayde and Caden Holloway, Farmerville
Littles (ages 7-9)
Fabuloso award: Kaylen Brown, Farmerville
Colormania award: Henslee Albritton, Marion
Artsy award: Lena Booth, Farmerville
Pre-Teens (ages 10-12)
Fabuloso award: Aubrey Powell, Farmerville
Colormania award: Karma Davis, Bernice
Artsy award: Evie Caraway, Spearsville
Teens (ages 13-18)
Fabuloso award: Hailey Mann, West Monroe
Colormania award: Alivia Jacques, Marion
Twenty-six youngsters ages 3 to 17 turned out fabulous creations for the recent “Wowie Art” show and competition in the Discovery Place –Union Museum of History and Art in Farmerville. The display of 37 truly oh-wow artworks was on display for five days.
Thanks to all the kids who participated, the parents and grandparents who mentored them, and to our sponsor, Partyville of Farmerville!!
Judging the entries was Downsville artist David Taylor, who says he was truly impressed with the quality and variety of artworks, which used "found" items rather than traditional paper or canvas.
Award ribbons were presented on July 16 to youth in four age divisions. Award categories were the "Fabuloso Award" for creative use of materials, "Colormania Award" for most colorful, and "Artsy Award" for artistic quality. The "Wowie Award" was for best overall artwork of the show.
Winners were
Wowie award: Kailey Jones, Bernice
Peepers (ages up to 6)
Fabuloso award: Junie Holloway, Downsville
Colormania award: Henley Rhodes, Farmerville
Artsy award: (co-winners) Jayde and Caden Holloway, Farmerville
Littles (ages 7-9)
Fabuloso award: Kaylen Brown, Farmerville
Colormania award: Henslee Albritton, Marion
Artsy award: Lena Booth, Farmerville
Pre-Teens (ages 10-12)
Fabuloso award: Aubrey Powell, Farmerville
Colormania award: Karma Davis, Bernice
Artsy award: Evie Caraway, Spearsville
Teens (ages 13-18)
Fabuloso award: Hailey Mann, West Monroe
Colormania award: Alivia Jacques, Marion
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.
