HUNGARIAN SETTLEMENT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ALBANY, 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)
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The Hungarian Settlement Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Albany, Louisiana. Established in 1974, it is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the Hungarian settlers who came to the area in the late 1800s.

The society operates a museum and research center that showcases the artifacts, photographs, and documents of the Hungarian settlers. The museum also houses exhibits that display the daily life, religious practices, and traditions of the settlers.

The society sponsors various events throughout the year, including an annual Hungarian Festival, which features live music, traditional Hungarian food, and traditional crafts. They also offer educational programs for schools and community groups.

In addition to preserving the history of the Hungarian settlers, the society also works to promote the culture and heritage of the community. They offer Hungarian language classes and sponsor cultural events that showcase traditional Hungarian music, dance, and art.

Overall, the Hungarian Settlement Historical Society is an important organization in the Albany community. Their dedication to preserving and promoting the history and culture of the Hungarian settlers has helped to ensure that their legacy will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come.

HUNGARIAN SETTLEMENT HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ALBANY LA. US MID #8402200388

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). 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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HUNGARIAN SETTLEMENT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 520
ALBANY
LA
70711-0520

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MID # 8402200388
Name HUNGARIAN SETTLEMENT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 721476768
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 30.533358, -90.601019
CODES FIPS State Code: 22
FIPS County Code: 063
US Census Tract: 040100
US Census Block: 2041