Louisiana State Museum (Patterson)

Is I-49 dead in south Louisiana?
March 29, 2011
April 2: Ladybug Ball Children’s Festival (Houma)
March 31, 2011
Is I-49 dead in south Louisiana?
March 29, 2011
April 2: Ladybug Ball Children’s Festival (Houma)
March 31, 2011

118 Cotton Rd. (985) 399-1268.

“The Golden Age of Aviation – Louisiana Enters the Space Age,” in Kemper Williams Park, adjacent to the Patterson Civic Center. Highlights include a 1939 Beechcraft Staggerwing, 1940 Steaman Crop Duster, President Eisenhower’s Aero Commander and a full-size replica “44.”

“1928 Isotta-Fraschini” – one of only 950 built, the vehicle was owned by aviation pioneer Harry Williams and his actress wife, Marguerite Clark.

“Patterson Cypress Sawmill Collection,” features artifacts, photos and film documenting the history of the cypress lumber industry in Louisiana. Highlights Frank B. Williams’ cypress sawmill, once the world’s largest.