Donaldsonville was first discovered in 1699 and then settled in 1758 by Acadians. The town is home to several museums, the Sunshine Festival, numerous art galleries and shops as well as the second largest historic district in the State of Louisiana.
The Historic Donaldsonville Museum is housed in the B. Lemann & Bro. Building, built in 1877 and considered the oldest family-owned and operated department store in Louisiana. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The eight galleries highlight the Lemann Store as a mercantile business, the days when Donaldsonville was State Capital, Streets of Donaldsonville, Civil War artifacts and Historic Transportation.
Tips: Daily tours - call for times. Donations accepted.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
The River Road African-American Museum in Donaldsonville was founded in 1994. It features collections that include newspaper ads for runaway slaves; obituaries of prominent citizens; certificates of midwives and rural black doctors; photos and sketches of inventors such as Leonard Julien and Norbert Rillieux.
Address: River Road African-American Museum, 406 Charles Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, United States
Phone: 1 (225) 474-5553, Fax: 1 (225) 474-5553
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