When
some people think of Louisiana, they think of New Orleans and
its Mardi Gras, or of Cajuns and their
food, while others think of Louisiana’s famous politicians. And
when they think of Louisiana politicians, what comes to mind?
Well, Winnfield of course! And if that’s not what comes
to mind, it certainly should be. You
see, Winnfield is considered the birthplace of politics in
Louisiana and is the home of the Louisiana Political Museum & Hall
of Fame. It’s also the birthplace of three Louisiana Governors –
Huey P. Long, Earl K. Long, and O.K. Allen.
The Louisiana Political Museum and Hall
of Fame was created by an act of the Louisiana Legislature in
1987. The museum
is housed in the old Winnfield railroad depot that was donated
to the city by the L&A Railroad and was moved to its present
location on Main Street. (Explore the Louisiana Political Museum with this great video overview!)
The Museum is open Monday
through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST (and on Saturdays
by appointment). Admission is free. Groups are welcomed and
encouraged.

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