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EXHIBIT HOURS: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday (closed 12-1); 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday
Visitors to the "Mis Quince" enjoy the vivid colors and interesting memorabilia from local quinceanera celebrations.
"Mis Quince, My Sweet 15" exhibit wows visitors
The quinceanera, a traditional celebration of a girl's fifteenth birthday in the Hispanic culture, is the subject of the new exhibit in Union Museum of History and Art in Farmerville. The "Mis Quince - My Sweet Fifteen" exhibit features an array of colorful formal gowns and decorations from several local quinceanera celebrations and religious ceremonies. The exhibit, curated by Mary Barrios, is supported by grants from Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities and the Walmart Foundation. A panel discussion will be held in the museum at 5 p.m. on Jan. 24 to explore the many facets of the quinceanera tradition as celebrated by Hispanic families of North-Central Louisiana. Leading the panel will be Dr. Susan Roach, folklorist and director of the School of Literature and Language at Louisiana Tech University. Want to know more about the quinceanera tradition? Visit the Louisiana Folkways site and read Dr. Roach's interesting account of the Lopez family's quinceanera celebration. Click here. 
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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 Dr. Susan Roach, panel discussion moderator
Panel discussion to explore the quinceanera tradition Jan. 24
What is a quinceanera? Why is it so significant among Hispanic families of North-Central Louisiana? Five panelists will explore the quinceanera tradition in a discussion on Thursday, January 24, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Union Museum of History and Art. Moderator of the discussion will be Dr. Susan Roach, who serves as folklorist for the Folklife Program and Coordinator of the Technical Writing Program at Louisiana Tech University. Panelists will be Mary Barrios, Claudia Escobar Wade, Fr. Al Jost, Maria Lopez, and her daughter Juanita Lopez. The public is invited to attend the panel discussion, ask questions of the panelists, and offer viewpoints about this deeply ingrained rite of passage for many local Latinas in celebration of their 15th birthday. The event is funded by a grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. From 1998-2009, Dr. Roach was folklorist for the Louisiana Regional Folklife Program branch at Louisiana Tech, where she conducted folklife research, provided technical assistance to institutions and organizations, and developed presentations on the folklife of the north central and delta region. Among her many research subjects are Hispanic populations of Union Parish. Art installation dedicated in Farmerville
The "Fishing Fantasy" art installation designed by local mosaic artist Jamie Anderson was unveiled and publicly dedicated Friday, Dec. 28, at its location on the south lawn of the Union Parish Courthouse in Farmerville. The Union Museum of History and Art led the project as a gift to the community. Second Circuit Court of Appeal Judge Jay McCallum and Farmerville Mayor M. Stein Baughman Jr. spoke briefly during the dedication ceremonies, emceed by museum board chairman Brittany Unkel. The seven-foot tall concrete sculpture is sheathed in colorful glass pieces and depicts rippling blue waters, many-hued fish, and abundant sunshine so beloved in Union Parish. The museum board is grateful to Anderson and others who made this project possible: the Union Parish Police Jury; James Gatson, concrete contractor; Brooke Foy, public art consultant; and all donors who purchased commemorative bricks. This project was supported in part by a grant 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.” 
Artist Jamie Anderson, creator of the "Fishing Fantasy" sculpture, accepts a bouquet of flowers at the dedication Friday, Dec. 28
Dedication ceremonies were emceed by Brittany Unkel (right), chairman of the Board of Directors, Union Museum of History and Art. Speaking briefly were Second Circuit Court of Appeal Judge Jay McCallum (left), Farmerville Mayor M. Stein Baughman Jr., and artist Jamie Anderson.
The newly installed "Fishing Fantasy" sculpture is located on the south lawn of the Union Parish Courthouse. The project was supported by 55 individuals and organizations who purchased commemorative bricks, and by a state arts grant.
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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.
