Development Plans

Mission

hourglass as bullet Develop an interpretive complex which will attract tourists and encourage them to explore the history of the River Region and show how the economy and various cultures contributed to the growth and development of the Mississippi River corridor.

hourglass as bullet Provide a central facility to be used by the public for the production of various area-wide cultural events.


hourglass as bullet Present Status

bulletHouse Needs Immediate Weatherproofing, Professional Evaluation
bulletTwo Major Fundraising Events Scheduled


hourglass as bullet Goals

bulletRestoration of Godchaux-Reserve House
bulletAcquire the Leon Godchaux Grammar School for a Museum
bulletDevelop a "Leveewalk" on the Levee Frontage on the Miss. River
bulletThe "No. 3 Spot" will be restored for exhibition on the museum grounds.
bulletMajor Corporate Sponsorship & Other Financial Support



hourglass as bullet Godchaux-Reserve House - Restoration
   The House will be a visitor/interpretive museum which will document the construction of the structure in circa 1760, its remodeling in the 1840s, and its present configuration in the 1800s and its revitalization. bulletRestoration will include "windows" in the walls to allow for viewing of (brick between post), and (mud and moss) construction, and other early framing techniques.

bulletThe House will be furnished with articles from the 18th and 19th century. The Godchaux-Reserve House Historical Society will attempt to locate and purchase furnishings original to the house.

bulletA gift shop will be located on the lower floor, as will a coffee shop.

bulletExhibits on the lower floor will consist of drawings of the construction and evolution of the house, and purchase and expansion of the plantation properties.

bulletSugar cane will be grown on the grounds and a Cutting" demonstration will be held for tours.

bullet Entertainment in the form of Cajun and other music, singing will be performed at various times throughout the day.

bulletTours of the house will be accompanied by trained professional guides.



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