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We thoroughly enjoyed having a visit from ARCO, A Community Resource on a field trip Friday! Thank you for coming Gloria, Tucker, Charles & Tate.

Great questions.



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Thank you Cathi Cox-Boniol & Ruston Daily Leader for the love and the coverage. One note of correction, we have had visitors from 16 states and 3 foreign countries in just this year!



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So what is it that you do? Can you say factotum?



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What a discovery!

History by Harris: Remnant of early courthouse donated to museum by Wesley Harris   One of my quests is over. Over 20 years ago, I was told a piece of the 1903 Lincoln Parish courthouse demolished in 1949 still existed. The story passed on to me was that pa…

Do you know a historic Black Church that needs funding to strengthen its capital, staffing, or operations? They may be eligible for a Preserving Black Churches grant of $50,000 - $500,000!

Now in its third year, Preserving Black Churches is a $60 million initiative from the National Trust's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, with generous support from Lilly Endowment Inc.

This program is an investment in Black communities to reimagine, redesign, and redeploy historic preservation to address institutional needs and protect the cultural assets and vital stories these congregations steward.

To apply for a Preserving Black Churches grant, review the eligibility requirements and helpful guidelines at the link below, or join us for a live question- and- answer session on Thursday, August 8th at 7pm EST. The Action Fund is now accepting letters of intent online, due Monday, August 19, 2024.

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Photo courtesy Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Norfolk, VA

Old Ruston post office to see new life by Wesley Harris I like to see old buildings preserved and restored, especially when the restorers take great pains to maintain the historical integrity of the property. In other words, the restora…

Can you believe? Buses in Ruston neighborhoods?

Bus line once served Ruston neighborhoods By Wesley Harris   Ruston once had a bus service that made the rounds to Ruston neighborhoods during the 1940 and 50s. The privately-operated buses ran a varying number of routes, mainly to pr…

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Buried history discovered in Ruston Davis Studio Collection, courtesy of Lincoln Parish Museum) by Wesley Harris Professional photographer Shawn Hood keeps her camera handy and last month she captured images of Ruston history hidden …

History is important. Happy Independence Day, Y'all.

Thank you for your continued support.

Today!

Another family travels from Texas to explore thier roots and wanted to see The Autrey House.

Thank you for your support.
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Reminder!!!!! This coming Sunday! 4-6pm
VFW Post 3615, 'Misssion Accomplished-Icing on the cake Celebration'. Drawing @ 5p Livestreamed as well

Root beer floats, fellowship and celebration.

Thank you Cathi Cox-Boniol and Ruston Daily Leader for the pub.



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I wonder what the modern value would be on an authentic 1959 wooden nickel? I think we have a new slogan for Lincoln Parish, 'Fun for All, All for Fun'. Face value 5 cents. Enjoy!

If you'd like one, let me know. Scan the QR code to make a direct donation. Thank you for your support.



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Lincoln Parish Museum Chautauqua Speakers Series. Tim Sherman Topic: Military Aviation Artist & Collector Where: The Lincoln Parish Museum 609 N. Vienna Ruston Thank you for your support. We are donor supported, our address is 609 N. Vienna St. Ruston, La. 71270 Please follow us on Facebook and our new website www.LincolnParishMuseum.com

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Lincoln Parish Museum Chautauqua Speaker Series. Tim Sherman, Aviation Artist & Collector 6/24/24 Thank you for your support. We are donor supported, our address is 609 N. Vienna St. Ruston, La. 71270 Please follow us on Facebook and our new ...

Historic landscaping.

The Pierian Rose Garden Historical Marker The Pierian Club, the oldest active club for women in Ruston, was founded in 1899 as a study, civic, and social club. (A historical marker located in Ruston in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.)

UPDATE: Found the paperwork. Have begun to work with local Eagle Scouts to see if they want to make this part of a community project to set the pole and set up the marker. Stay tuned....

This is how we can create a remarkabale future....



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Thank you Cathi Cox-Boniol & Ruston Daily Leader for a great article. Looking forward to seeing you all Monday evening.
Chautauqua Speaker Series from The Lincoln Parish Museum Tim Sherman Aviation Artist & Collector

Tim Sherman



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Plan to come Monday June 24th for our next Chautauqua Speaker Series. Tim Sherman will talk about Aviation Art, his own personal stipple works and those of other veterans prints.

Tim will speak and then take Q&A and have his works up for viewing.

Admisssion free!

Help us by letting your firend and families know about this event.

Thank you for your continued support.

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Lincoln Parish Museum & Historical Society A museum and historical society dedicated to preserving and sharing north Louisiana history.

The Tech Theater on Mississippi Avenue, Ruston. What movie did you see here?

Thank you for your continued support.

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Happy Pappies! Who can tell us where Smith Brothers store was located? June 12, 1952

Happy Father's Day from The Lincoln Parish Museum & Historical Society Family.

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