 Thousands of Army soldiers camped out and held mock battles throughout Union Parish in 1941 as part of Louisiana Maneuvers exercises. Here, a machine gunner is stationed at the corner of E. Bayou and Washington streets in Farmerville. (Photo courtesy Marilyn Ludwig Wilhite)
__________________________________________________ "Threads of Glory" now over The awe-inspiring "Threads of Glory" exhibit ended June 2, leaving us with fond memories of breathtakingly beautiful fiber arts of all description. Nearly 300 visitors immersed themselves in creations by 51 artisans from Union, Lincoln, and Ouachita parishes. Click HERE to see our gallery of exhibit photos. We are immensely grateful to Union General Hospital and Kilpatrick Funeral Homes for generously supporting this art exhibit. Our talented curator for the exhibit was Karen Bradford, herself a renowned quilter, and former president of the North Louisiana Quilters Guild. And the 200-plus exhibit items were artfully arranged by our own creative genius, Alan Futch, owner of The Dean of Flowers.   |
Up next:
"A Call to Arms" The next exhibit in Union Museum of History and Art will explore how North Louisiana prepared the nation for entry into World War II and set the stage for America's ultimate victory. “A Call to Arms: Louisiana Preps for WWII,” is set to open July 20, and will feature photographs and artifacts about the Louisiana Maneuvers, Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant, Selman Field, Barksdale Field, and other projects that helped America and its allies win the peace. The exhibit will be sponsored by a generous gift from Read Lumber and Supply. Union Parish itself saw action during the Louisiana Maneuvers in 1941, as thousands of soldiers camped in the area before heading to the mock battles further south. Marilyn Ludwig Wilhite, now age 96, vividly recalls those days in the museum's documentary video posted on You Tube. Click HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO (go to 21:06 to see Mrs. Wilhite talk about the maneuvers.) 
Army cavalry unit moves along Main Street of Farmerville in 1941
Docents sought for museum
Union Museum of History and Art is seeking men and women who would like to be docents --- volunteer guides who greet visitors and guide them through the exhibitions. In the days leading up to new exhibition openings, docents work with curators to understand the exhibit's subject and content. Enthusiasm is all that is needed! For more information, call Beverly Robertson Jay, docent scheduler, at 318-372-8862, or Jean Jones, museum coordinator, at 318-348-2005. |
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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.