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"CIVIL WAR EXHIBIT, LIVING HISTORY, AND ARTIFACTS"

The July exhibit at the Varnado Store Museum, Washington Parish, LA also features "Dress the 1860 Lady" presentation and additional lecture

WEEKENDS IN JULY

SATURDAYS 10 to 4

SUNDAYS 1to 4

Fridays by appointment)

Sunday, July 10 2:00 p.m.: "DRESS THE 1860 LADY" AND OTHER PERIOD DRESS

live demonstrations and interesting displays

Sunday, July 24: "THE CIVIL WAR" …a discussion and lecture, topic TBA

SATURDAY JULY 30 10 to 4, SUNDAY JULY 31 1 to 4 p.m.:
LIVING HISTORY DEMONSTRATIONS, COSTUMING, WEAPONRY, ETC., A GLIMPSE OF MILITARY AND CIVILIAN LIFE DURING THE WAR

(one weekend only)

Varnado Store Museum, Washington Parish, Franklinton, LA 936 Pearl Street, (located behind the parish courthouse)

ADMISSION: FREE Donations appreciated.

The Varnado Store Museum will once again by popular demand highlight the Civil War, with memorabilia including uniforms, weapons, and more.

On JULY 30 AND 31ST living history will be portrayed by re-enactors from the 7th Louisiana Company K providing a glimpse of civilian and military life during the Civil War years. (one weekend only)

At 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, the ladies will provide a special presentation entitled, "Dress the Lady" , demonstrating clothing worn by ladies in the 1860's

Noted Civil War enthusiast and attorney, M. Reggie Simmons, will present a colorful and educational discussion on a topic of his choice about the Civil War and its effects on southeast LA on Sunday, July 24, at 2:00 p.m.

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 and the museum is handicapped accessible. Admission is free.

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)