GERMANTOWN COLONY MUSEUM

MINDEN, LA

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Germantown Colony Museum is a historic site located in Minden, Louisiana, USA. The museum is situated on the former site of the Germantown Colony, which was a utopian society founded in 1835 by a group of German immigrants. The colony was established with the goal of creating a communal society based on Christian principles and the principles of equality and cooperation.

The museum features several historic buildings that have been preserved, including the original colony church, which was built in 1846 and is still used for worship services today. The museum also includes a schoolhouse, a blacksmith shop, and several other buildings that give visitors a glimpse into daily life in the colony.

Visitors to the Germantown Colony Museum can take guided tours of the site and learn about the history of the colony and its impact on the local community. The museum also hosts special events throughout the year, including festivals, concerts, and educational programs.

Overall, the Germantown Colony Museum offers a unique and fascinating look at a little-known chapter of American history. It is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of utopian societies, religious communities, or the early settlement of the American South.

GERMANTOWN COLONY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MINDEN LA. US MID #8402200069

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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Boom or Bust Byway: Germantown Colony Museum Germantown Colony Museum was transferred from the Webster Parish Police Jury to the state of Louisiana in 2008. A new museum center was recentlhy completed to compliment the three original buildings. The Colony was established in 1835 seven miles northeast of Minden, La. It is the third and most successful site of the Harmonist Society of the early 19th century. The colony operated on a communal basis and lasted 37 years before dispersing in 1871. Photo provided courtesy of Webster Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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Boom or Bust Byway: Germantown Colony Museum Germantown Colony Museum was transferred from the Webster Parish Police Jury to the state of Louisiana in 2008. A new museum center was recently completed to compliment the three original buildings. The Colony was established in 1835 seven miles northeast of Minden, La. It is the third and most successful site of the Harmonist Society of the early 19th century. The colony operated on a communal basis and lasted 37 years before dispersing in 1871. Photo provided courtesy of Webster Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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GERMANTOWN COLONY MUSEUM
120 MUSEUM RD
MINDEN
LA
71055

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MID # 8402200069
Name GERMANTOWN COLONY MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
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LAT/LONG 32.700057, -93.231327
CODES FIPS State Code: 22
FIPS County Code: 119
US Census Tract: 031600
US Census Block: 1065