Southern Forest Heritage Museum
Location
The Southern Forest Heritage Museum, located in Long Leaf, Louisiana, is the oldest complete sawmill facility in the South. This complex is unique in that it is a complete sawmill complex dating from the early 20th century, and that it has the most complete collection of steam-powered logging and milling equipment known to exist. The museum is spread over a 57 acre area. On the property is the commissary, providing an entrance to the museum, the Planer Mill, the Planer Mill Power Plant, the Water Pumping Station, the Round House, the Machine Shop, the Carknocker Shop, the Sawmill, the Sawmill Power Plant, and Storage Sheds. Railroad equipment that can be seen at the museum includes three locomotives, a McGiffert Loader, and a rare Clyde Rehaul Skidder. In addition, one can see many artifacts that were left in place when the mill closed February 14, 1969.
Its mission is to preserve the cultural and natural heritage of the southern forest, and to provide a sense of awareness and pride in that heritage through programs of active public participation.
The Museum is open 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Sunday (except Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas)
Directions
• From I-49, take Exit 66 and travel west on LA 112 to Forest Hill; turn left at LA 497; follow 3.3 mi.
• From Lake Charles, take US 165 N; turn right at Forest Hill. Cross railroad and immediately turn right on LA 497; follow 3.3 mi.
• From Alexandria, take U. S. 165 S; turn left at Forest Hill on LA 112, cross railroad and immediately turn right on LA 497; follow 3.3 mi.
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