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2009 Cultural Economy Summit

featuring the World Cultural Economic Forum
October 29-30
New Orleans, LA

"VOLUNTEERISM and CITIZEN SERVICE must lead Louisiana's recovery effort."
-Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu

The Louisiana Serve Commission is pleased to announce Volunteer Louisiana, a website and call center that matches volunteers with service opportunities throughout the state. Visit www.volunteerlouisiana.gov or call 866-286-3835 or 225-342-3070 to find out how you can begin a summer of service.

Did you know?
Impact - Scenic Byways Program
The Scenic Byways program leverages $1.56 for every dollar spent by the program.

Source: The Impact of the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism on Louisiana's Economy and Quality of Life for Louisiana's Citizens - June 2006


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State Museum Announces Emergency Preparations -- 08/29/2008

PRESS RELEASE

Office of State Museum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 29, 2008

CONTACT:
Seth Harvey
(225) 342-8153
sharvey@crt.state.la.us

STATE MUSEUM ANNOUNCES EMERGENCY PREPARATIONS

BATON ROUGE - Given the possible threat of Tropical Storm Gustav, the Louisiana State Museum, under the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, has implemented the following procedures in order to best prepare the Louisiana State Museum staff and protect the Museum's properties and artifacts:

The following Louisiana State Museum Properties will be closed on Friday, August 29, 2008 until Tuesday, September 2, 2009. The re-opening date is subject to change pending on the effects of Hurricane Gustav.

  • The Cabildo
  • The Presbytere
  • Madame John's Legacy
  • 1850 House
  • The Old U.S. Mint
  • Wendell-Williams Aviation Museum and the Cypress Sawmill Museum
  • The E.D. White Historic Site

    • The Louisiana State Museum - Baton Rouge and Natchitoches will remain open at normal business hours.

    At the present time the only artifacts or exhibit materials being transported are artworks which were located in Patterson. Those items are being stored at the Louisiana State Museum - Baton Rouge. All other artifacts in New Orleans, Patterson and Thibodaux are being elevated and propped on higher ground.

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