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"VINTAGE FORMAL AND SPECIAL OCCASION WEAR"
Prom gowns, wedding dresses, Mardi Gras gowns and tuxedoes, Christening dresses, children's coronation attire, etc.
ADMISSION: FREE
WEEKENDS IN AUGUST
SATURDAYS 10 to 4
SUNDAYS 1to 4
Fridays by appointment)
The century-old general store/museum is sure to delight late summer visitors of all ages with a broad display of vintage formal and special occasion wear. The items will mainly include pre-1970 pieces from the closets and storage chests of area residents, including prom dresses, wedding dresses, christening gowns, children's coronation royalty attire, Mardi Gras gowns and tuxedos, and more. All of them have their own story to tell of special memories and special occasions.
D.A. Varnado Store Museum, Washington Parish, Franklinton, LA 936 Pearl Street, (located behind the parish courthouse)
ADMISSION: FREE Donations appreciated.
The century-old general store, non-profit museum is dedicated to preserving local history and providing educational and entertaining opportunities for all ages. Open every weekend with changing monthly exhibits, the museum also displays items from a general store as its permanent exhibit, providing a nostalgic look at days gone by.
A gift shop is open with homemade jellies and more. Special highlighted item for sale in the shop is a 1910 reproduction booklet about life along the New Orleans and Great Northern Railroad, including photographs and delightful historical information about Tylertown, MS, Washington and St. Tammany parishes - Franklinton, Bogalusa, Covington, Mandeville, Slidell, Abita Springs, Bayou Lacombe.
Exhibit Contact:
Exhibit Chairman, Judie Dauser 985-839-5195
Museum Contacts:
Museum Director, Terry Seal (985) 839-3279
Museum President, Judie Dauser (985) 839-5195
Phone: (985) 795-0680
Fax: (985) 795-0480
varnadostoremuseum@yahoo.com
D. A. VARNADO STORE MUSEUM
936 Pearl Street
P.O. Box 184
Franklinton, Washington Parish, LA 70438
(located just behind the Washington Parish Courthouse)