JULIEN POYDRAS MUSEUM & ARTS C

NEW ROADS, LA

A theoretically haunted picture in the Myrtles Plantation The only thing haunteed that I could telll was the glare I couldn't get away from. I suppose some could see faces in the background. — A theoretically haunted picture in the Myrtles Plantation Credit: nimdok

The Julien Poydras Museum & Arts Center is a historic building located in the city of New Roads, Louisiana. Constructed in 1815, the building was originally used as a courthouse and jail before being repurposed as a museum and arts center.

The museum houses a collection of artifacts and memorabilia related to the history of Pointe Coupee Parish and the surrounding areas. These include Native American artifacts, antique furniture, and Civil War-era items. The museum also features exhibits on the life and legacy of Julien Poydras, a prominent figure in Louisiana history who was a delegate to the state's constitutional convention and served as its first speaker of the house.

In addition to its museum exhibits, the Julien Poydras Museum & Arts Center also hosts a variety of cultural events and activities. These include art shows, music performances, and educational programs for students and adults.

The building itself is a beautiful example of early 19th-century architecture and has been well-preserved over the years. Visitors can take a guided tour of the museum and learn about the history of the building and its role in Louisiana's past.

Overall, the Julien Poydras Museum & Arts Center is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in Louisiana history and culture.

JULIEN POYDRAS MUSEUM & ARTS C is a Uncategorized or General Museum in NEW ROADS LA. US MID #8402200209

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 39,643 from tax period 201308 (YYYYMM).

Convex "chaperone" mirror in the game room at The Myrtles Plantation

Chandelier in the Game room of The Myrtles Plantation

Looking into the dining room from the Ladies' Parlor at the Myrtles Plantation

The Ladies' Parlor in The Myrtles Plantation (I think.)

Fiireplace and Firescren holder in the Ladiies' Parler at the Myrtles

Dining Room Curtains in the Myrtle Plantation There is some notion that these are the model for the famous curtains in the film &quot;Gone with the Wind.&quot; I disbeliieve this. The fringe is too long and the curtain material the wrong color. They are simply period fringe curtains.

The Dining Room at the Myrtles Plantation

THe haunted Bust in the foyer of the Myrtles plantation

The Haunted Mirror in the foyer of the Myrtles Plantation

Contact JULIEN POYDRAS MUSEUM & ARTS C

JULIEN POYDRAS MUSEUM & ARTS C
500 W MAIN ST
NEW ROADS
LA
70760-3518

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MID #	8402200209
Name	JULIEN POYDRAS MUSEUM & ARTS C
Alternate Name
Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	582679215
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201308
INCOME	55,329
REVENUE	39,643
LAT/LONG	30.695403, -91.4458
CODES	FIPS State Code: 22 FIPS County Code: 077 US Census Tract: 952300 US Census Block: 1059