Maria Lopez of Bernice, with her parents during her quinceanera.
(Photo courtesy Susan Roach)
Next up:
"Senorita, Sweet 15" exhibit The quinceanera, a traditional celebration of a girl's fifteenth birthday in the Hispanic culture, will be the subject of the next exhibit in Union Museum of History and Art. Set to open January 16, the exhibit will feature an array of stunningly beautiful formal gowns and lavish decorations typically seen at the gala celebrations. Supported by grants from Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities and the Walmart Foundation, the exhibit also will feature a panel discussion on Jan. 24 to explore the many facets of the quinceanera tradition as celebrated by Hispanic families of Union Parish. Leading the panel will be Dr. Susan Roach, folklorist and English professor at Louisiana Tech University. Mary Barrios will curate the exhibit. 
This project has been made possible through a grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Lights! Camera! Action!
A special documentary film recounting experiences of Union Parish educators is available for viewing on You Tube. This 45-minute film 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 interviewees and to Charles Paxton, videographer and film producer. CLICK HERE to see the movie on You Tube. 
While you shop, support Union Museum
If you shop online, use Smile.Amazon.com instead of Amazon.com. It works exactly like your traditional method, but here is the good part: You can choose a charity to receive a donation from Amazon. We hope you will choose Union Museum of History and Art! 
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.”
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Memories of the "School Days in Union Parish" exhibit, October 17-November 29
Youngsters learned about the art of calligraphy in an after-school class led by Karen Bradford on October 24. (The image on the television screen is from the documentary created by the museum for this exhibit.)
Exhibit co-curator Debra James (center) visits with Union Parish School Board member Tommy Bennett and museum coordinator Jean Jones during the preview reception in the museum Tuesday evening, Oct. 16. The other exhibit curator was Cathy Buckley.
Four leaders of Union Parish education were panelists for "The Future of Education" discussion on Nov. 13. From left: Tony Cain, director, Downsville Community Charter School; Heath Murry, director, D'Arbonne Woods Charter School; Ted Reeves, superintendent, Union Parish School District; and Bill Ritz, director, Union Christian Academy. Click HERE to see the video of this discussion.
Individuals who attended formerly all-black schools in Union Parish gathered Nov. 1 for the "Treasured Memories" round table discussion, led by Cathy Buckley and Verdell Ventroy.
Visitors enjoyed the historic classroom set up in the museum's "School Days" exhibit. From the authentic old-time desks, to the cursive writing posters, to the lunch bucket, to the readers and blackboard and U.S. flag, it was visit to a school in Union Parish long ago. Thanks to Tom Warziniak, Joe Jay, Beverly Jay, Angela Hendrix, Kay Brown, Bridget Fulton, Tom Fields , Cathy Buckley, and Sharon Britt for contributing features of this unique schoolroom display
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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.
