There's something new along with all the old and intriguing at the Louisiana Area Historical Museum. Louisiana residents who have made their mark on the world are being featured in displays. They include 13th Amendment author John Brooks Henderson, Titanic reporter May Birkhead, Confederate soldier Samuel Minor, philanthropist George Trimble and Father John Cummings, who defied Missouri’s loyalty oath following the Civil War.

Many of the exhibits that visitors remember are still showcased, but several have been updated. The Hercules Room, which spotlights the company that helped America win World War II, has been reorganized. Displays on local churches, businesses and schools have been given a new look, and the toy collection has been reassembled. 

The series of summer programs kicks off May 30th and continues through June 27, right before Louisiana celebrates its 200th anniversary. The museum is at 304 Georgia Street in downtown Louisiana and opens for the season May 26th.