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211 N. Main Street, Farmerville, Louisiana
318-982-8020 unionmuseum@gmail.com HOURS: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday |
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Jeffrey S. Girard
Archaeologist to speak at 1 p.m.; "Artifact ID" at 2:30 -
Museum to open First People of Union Parish gallery June 26
Mark your calendar for Archaeology Day on Saturday, June 26, when Discovery Place-Union Museum of History and Art will officially open its "First People of Union Parish" gallery featuring locally sourced Native American pottery sherds, arrowheads, grinding stones and other fascinating artifacts. Noted archaeologist/author/educator Jeff Girard will give a talk that day at 1 p.m. on the subject of Indian cultures that inhabited the Union Parish area over eons, and left their mark for modern explorers.
Following his talk (about 2:30 p.m.), Girard will inspect visitors' Indian artifacts and try to determine their age and use.
At 10 a.m., amateur archaeologist Larry Pixley of Bernice will give a demonstration of tool-making techniques practiced by ancient indigenous people. Pixley will show skills such as knapping and rope-making.
We sincerely thank these individuals whose Indian artifacts will be displayed long into the future: the family of James Harty, David Chrisman, Cal Colvin, Wayne Abercrombie, Carol Jo Johnston, Gene and Karen BeDoit, and Richard Wolf. (Others interested in donating or loaning artifacts may call the museum at 318-982-8020.)
Girard is the former regional archaeologist for the Louisiana Division of Archaeology and a retired faculty member of Northwestern State University. He is the author of The Caddos and Their Ancestors: Archaeology and the Native People of Northwest Louisiana, and coauthor of Caddo Connections: Cultural Interactions within and beyond the Caddo World. Girard resides in Shreveport.
Events of this landmark day are supported by a gift from Tom and Bonnie Fields and by a grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
We also are sincerely grateful to Claiborne Electric Cooperative, which provided a grant through its Operation Round-Up program to purchase four large display cases for our Indian artifacts and all equipment for our archaeology research center.
THANK YOU!
A hearty thanks to all those who supported and attended the first-ever Union Parish Folk Life Day on Saturday, May 1, on the grounds of Discovery Place-Union Museum of History and Art. The museum collaborated with the Union Parish Library and The Dance Studio of Union Parish to plan a fun-filled day of folk music, dance, crafts, and food. While we don't know exactly how many people attended this event, it is believed that around 300 or more jammed the site, enjoying the sunny day and exhilarating events.
We are SO VERY grateful to these organizations that sponsored Folk Life Day, and made it possible to present a family-friendly event that brought history alive. They are The Town of Farmerville, Union Parish Tourist Commission, the Union Parish Library, Bare Necessities Luxury Mobile Restrooms, and Thomas Nursery and Feed.
Here are a few photos:
A hearty thanks to all those who supported and attended the first-ever Union Parish Folk Life Day on Saturday, May 1, on the grounds of Discovery Place-Union Museum of History and Art. The museum collaborated with the Union Parish Library and The Dance Studio of Union Parish to plan a fun-filled day of folk music, dance, crafts, and food. While we don't know exactly how many people attended this event, it is believed that around 300 or more jammed the site, enjoying the sunny day and exhilarating events.
We are SO VERY grateful to these organizations that sponsored Folk Life Day, and made it possible to present a family-friendly event that brought history alive. They are The Town of Farmerville, Union Parish Tourist Commission, the Union Parish Library, Bare Necessities Luxury Mobile Restrooms, and Thomas Nursery and Feed.
Here are a few photos:
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.
