Upcoming exhibits

The Old Post Office Museum is proud to host a number of excellent exhibits all year. Check below to see our current schedule of exhibits.

Looking for the past exhibits archive?

"Sight Unseen"

Exhibit runs: Sept. 8 – Nov. 1, 2011

John Bramblitt, 33, of Denton, TX, had never picked up a paintbrush until complications from a rare form of epilepsy left him blind at the age of 20. A feature on CBS Evening News led us to him and his incredible talent, which will be the featured exhibit at the Old Post Office Museum during September and October. His work is both beautiful and inspirational. John will also be conducting some art workshops for us…details coming soon. Visit his website at www.bramblitt.net.

"My Favorite Things"

Exhibit runs: Nov. 17, 2011 - Jan. 6, 2012

"Let the Good Times Roll"

Exhibit runs: Jan. 19 - Feb. 29, 2012

Perennial exhibits

Historic Mural

Painted in 1939 by Datus E. Myers, called “Logging in the Swamps.” It is one of one thousand murals that was commissioned for new post office buildings between 1934 – 1943 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Federal Arts Project. Typically they were painted for the purposes of "community uplift," and dominant themes included the celebration of local farm life, technological optimism, historical scenes and community cooperation. More often than not, people are shown coming together to survive one of the hardest economic periods in American history.

“Logging in the Swamps” is a tribute to the time when Franklin Parish was timber country, and depicts two loggers, standing in flatbottom boats, working a cross-cut saw to fell a tree.

The Vault

Within the vault are historic treasures of Franklin Parish, including the scrapbooks of Nell McLemore, which were donated to the museum by the McLemore family, as well as artifacts and snapshots of the past. Those making historic donations to the museum can rest assured that their treasures will be preserved and perhaps utilized in future exhibits.

A desk and study area has been arranged in the vault, where visitors can read and research at their leisure.

Handpainted Louisiana Flag

A large 10' by 6' Louisiana flag is now displayed in the lobby. It was a donation from Jimbo Stephens’ family. Was originally handpainted in the late 20’s, early 30’s by Angola inmates and presented to Governor Huey Long, who later gave it to Governor Earl Long, then John McKeithen, then Sheriff A.J. Stephens.