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Historic sites & museums are more fun on Louisiana's Cajun Coast!
900 Dr M.L.K. Jr Blvd
Morgan City, LA
Monday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Southwest Reef Lighthouse stood vigil for 130 years, and has been restored in Berwick Bay for tours as well as the backdrop for markets and festivals.
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Discover Native American Heritage on the Cajun Coast!
3289 Chitimacha Trail
Charenton, LA
Discover the history of the Sovereign Nation of the Chitimacha on the Cajun Coast.
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Explore the Cajun Coast's Adventurous History at our many museums.
118 Cotten Rd
Patterson, LA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
The tales of air-speed records and historic cypress craft are told together in this interesting State Museum in Patterson, the Wedell-Williams Aviation and Cypress Sawmill Museum
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Oil Rigs are a vital part of the Cajun Coast story.
900 Dr M.L.K. Jr Blvd
Morgan City, LA
Monday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The "Mr. Charlie" was the first oil rig of its kind, and the story of this "floating city" is part of our water heritage. Visit the Mr. Charlie Oil Rig Museum, the only place in the world where visitors can climb aboard an offshore rig!
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Shadowlawn greets visitors today with its graceful front porch as it did more than 170 years ago.
900 Dr M.L.K. Jr Blvd
Morgan City, LA
Monday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Shadowlawn has graced the Main Street of Franklin since it was built by Simeon Smith in 1850. The largest of the oaks on its shade-covered lawn is the Smith Oak, over 6 feet in diameter and one of the earliest registered with the Louisiana Live Oak Society.
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Oaklawn Manor, a Greek Revival Mansion is a must-see for visitors.
900 Dr M.L.K. Jr Blvd
Morgan City, LA
Monday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
This 1837 Greek Revival plantation manor is the residence of Louisiana's former governor, Murphy J. (Mike) Foster. Built by Alexander Porter, an Irishman, the walls are 20 inches thick. The home is furnished with European antiques, lovely bird carvings and an extensive Audubon collection.
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Find out more about the Cajun Coast's natural heritage.
3289 Chitimacha Trail
Charenton, LA
The story of how our cultures have coexisted with the natural world around us is being told at the Chitimacha Museum on the Cajun Coast.
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Grevemberg House Museum is authentically-restored and open for tours.
900 Dr M.L.K. Jr Blvd
Morgan City, LA
Monday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
This Greek-Revival Townhouse is on the National Register of Historic Places, available for touring or events.
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You can hear the historic bells amid the beauty of Brownell Memorial Park.
3559 LA-70
Morgan City, LA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Brownell Memorial Park is the gift of Mrs. Claire Horatio Brownell, a member of one of Louisiana’s pioneer families. The 106 ft. tall carillon tower houses one of the world’s largest and finest cast-bell carillons, 61 bronze bells in all, cast in Holland.