Louisiana State Museum (Patterson)

‘8 Seconds to Glory’
November 4, 2011
Tuesday, Nov. 8
November 8, 2011
‘8 Seconds to Glory’
November 4, 2011
Tuesday, Nov. 8
November 8, 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.”

“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.

“The Outside Art of David Butler,” through June 2012. Features 20 brightly-painted metal cutouts and kinetic sculptures fashioned by “The Tin Man” of Patterson.