FRIENDS OF THE COLLINSWOOD SCHOOL MUSEUM INC

HAMMOND, LA

20240724-USDA-APHIS-CDP-0001 The Tangi Turtle Farm pond in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, is approximatively 1 acre and contains 5000 turtles of different species, seen here on July 24, 2024. Tangi Turtle Farm, Inc. is one of the oldest, if not the oldest active turtle farm in the world. It was established in 1953 by Clarence and Ralph Boudreaux. It was then passed down to Keith Boudreaux who has now passed down to his son Johnathan Boudreaux. The fourth generation of turtle farmer. Typically, eggs are gathered from the end of March thru mid-July. The eggs are washed, sanitized and placed into their incubators. As the eggs hatch, the turtles are separated into their like groups. They are placed in containers which are labeled and cleaned as needed. During the highest production times, Tangi Turtle Farm, Inc., shipped 2.5 million baby turtles per year to their worldwide clients. Currently, they ship about 150.000 annually. The USDA endorses the health certificates for export. At times, USDA Veterinarians have to endorse the certificates at the airport, as the health certificates have 24 hour signing requirements. They also do the Registered Aquaculture Export Facility, USDA, and State Inspections. Additionally, they collect the water samples and do Salmonella testing and then send those samples to the Lab so that the turtles can be exported. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul)
20240724-USDA-APHIS-CDP-0001 Credit: USDAgov

Friends of the Collinwood School Museum Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Hammond, Louisiana. The organization was founded in 2014 and is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of the Collinwood School, a former African-American elementary school that operated in the city from 1921 to 1966. The organization's mission is to preserve the history of the school, its alumni, and the history of African-American education in Hammond and Tangipahoa Parish.

Friends of the Collinwood School Museum Inc. operates the Collinwood School Museum, which is located in the former school building. The museum features a variety of exhibits and artifacts that showcase the history of African-American education in Hammond and Tangipahoa Parish. The museum also offers a variety of educational programs and events, including lectures, workshops, and field trips.

The organization also offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals interested in supporting the organization’s mission. Volunteers can assist with museum operations, help with marketing and outreach efforts, and support fundraising activities.

Additionally, Friends of the Collinwood School Museum Inc. hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, such as special exhibits, lectures, and cultural performances. These events celebrate the history of African-American education in Hammond and Tangipahoa Parish and help to raise awareness of the organization’s mission.

FRIENDS OF THE COLLINSWOOD SCHOOL MUSEUM INC is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HAMMOND LA. US MID #8402200335

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).

20240724-USDA-APHIS-CDP-0001 The Tangi Turtle Farm pond in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, is approximatively 1 acre and contains 5000 turtles of different species, seen here on July 24, 2024. Tangi Turtle Farm, Inc. is one of the oldest, if not the oldest active turtle farm in the world. It was established in 1953 by Clarence and Ralph Boudreaux. It was then passed down to Keith Boudreaux who has now passed down to his son Johnathan Boudreaux. The fourth generation of turtle farmer. Typically, eggs are gathered from the end of March thru mid-July. The eggs are washed, sanitized and placed into their incubators. As the eggs hatch, the turtles are separated into their like groups. They are placed in containers which are labeled and cleaned as needed. During the highest production times, Tangi Turtle Farm, Inc., shipped 2.5 million baby turtles per year to their worldwide clients. Currently, they ship about 150.000 annually. The USDA endorses the health certificates for export. At times, USDA Veterinarians have to endorse the certificates at the airport, as the health certificates have 24 hour signing requirements. They also do the Registered Aquaculture Export Facility, USDA, and State Inspections. Additionally, they collect the water samples and do Salmonella testing and then send those samples to the Lab so that the turtles can be exported. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul)
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Contact FRIENDS OF THE COLLINSWOOD SCHOOL MUSEUM INC

FRIENDS OF THE COLLINSWOOD SCHOOL MUSEUM INC
14187 RANDALL AVENUE
HAMMOND
LA
70403-7506

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MID # 8402200335
Name FRIENDS OF THE COLLINSWOOD SCHOOL MUSEUM INC
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 721314239
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 30.454366, -90.496698
CODES FIPS State Code: 22
FIPS County Code: 105
US Census Tract: 954102
US Census Block: 4049