Herbert S. Ford Memorial Museum

Herbert S. Ford Memorial Museum Provides a unique setting in which to share, preserve, and interpret the heritage, culture, and art of the North Louisiana Hill Country.

Who remembers these young men?
05/13/2026

Who remembers these young men?

05/11/2026

The Ford Museum extends its gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of our 2026 Give for Good Campaign. The well-known saying, “It takes a village,” truly resonates with our experience at the Museum. The continued operation and efficiency of the Ford Museum rely on the collective efforts and generosity of our community. Thank you so much for your kindness!

Give for Good ends at midnight tonight! So if you have not had time to donate to the Ford Museum, time is running out. ...
05/05/2026

Give for Good ends at midnight tonight! So if you have not had time to donate to the Ford Museum, time is running out. We need our friends and neighbors to support us so we can continue to be a place Claiborne Parish is proud of!

05/05/2026

GIVE FOR GOOD ENDS AT MIDNIGHT, TUESDAY, MAY 5! Time is running out, and we’re asking for your support for The Ford Museum before the deadline. Your contribution is vital to help us create a brand new military exhibit, “Lest We Forget,” which will honor the Claiborne Parish veterans who served in the armed forces after World War II. When our community comes together, this important exhibit can become a reality. To donate, visit www.giveforgoodnla.org, locate the Ford Museum logo, and select “Donate.” Choose your amount, add it to your cart, proceed to checkout, create a donor profile, and submit your gift. If you have any questions or need assistance with the donation process, please call the museum at 318 927 9190.

The Ford Museum is looking for the support of our communities and friends to support our efforts to add to our new exhib...
04/29/2026

The Ford Museum is looking for the support of our communities and friends to support our efforts to add to our new exhibition, "Lest We Forget," in honor of all our veterans since WWII. Visit www.giveforgoodnla.org and donate. We look forward to your help!

As the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Ford Museum celebr...
04/24/2026

As the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Ford Museum celebrates the 100+ years of Capt. Herbert Ford's Collection. This year we will add to the existing David Wade Military Exhibit. Visit www.giveforgoodnla.org and donate.

GIVE FOR GOOD STARTS APRIL 21ST!!!The Herbert S. Ford Museum is not just remembering history—we are preserving the spiri...
04/20/2026

GIVE FOR GOOD STARTS APRIL 21ST!!!
The Herbert S. Ford Museum is not just remembering history—we are preserving the spirit of our nation 250 years in the making. This year we are asking our community to step forward and support The Museum through Give for Good. Your donation, large or small, will help us to develop a BRAND-NEW military exhibit honoring the military history and soldiers from Claiborne Parish who served in the armed forces after World War II. This is our moment to stand together and honor them in a very meaningful way, but we need your donation to make this a reality. The fundraising drive begins April 21st and will last through May 5th. To donate, you need to go online and make a donation with your credit card. To do this go to www.giveforgoodnla.org. Find the Ford Museum logo and click DONATE. Select AMOUNT. Add amount to your CART. CHECKOUT. Create a DONOR PROFILE. SUBMIT. If you have any questions or need assistance, you may call the museum at 318-927-9190.

Spotlight on Claiborne Parish Oil Boom History: A. E. Wilder — Our “Cornfield Geologist”As America raced into the great ...
04/13/2026

Spotlight on Claiborne Parish Oil Boom History: A. E. Wilder — Our “Cornfield Geologist”
As America raced into the great oil boom of the early 1900s — from the legendary Spindletop gusher in Texas to the roaring fields of Oklahoma — Claiborne Parish had its own quiet trailblazer shaping our parish’s story.
His name was A. E. Wilder, remembered in our local history as a “cornfield geologist.” That was the old timers’ way of describing a self taught, boots on the ground expert — someone who learned to read the land not from textbooks, but from years of walking fields, studying rock outcrops, and trusting a sharp eye and sharper instincts. Wilder was one of the first to recognize that Claiborne Parish held promise beneath its rolling pine hills. His observations and encouragement helped draw early prospectors to the area, placing our parish squarely within the broader wave of exploration sweeping across the South after Spindletop changed the nation forever.
When drilling began here, Wilder’s instincts proved right. Rigs went up, workers arrived, and Claiborne Parish experienced its own chapter of the American oil story — one that brought new jobs, new businesses, and a burst of energy that reshaped our community.
Today, his legacy lives on in the stories preserved by the Herbert S. Ford Memorial Museum and in the pride we take in remembering the people who helped put our parish on the map. Wilder didn’t just study the land — he helped change the future of Claiborne Parish.
We’re asking our community to come together and support the Herbert S. Ford Memorial Museum through Give for Good. Your donation — whether large or small — will help us create a brand-new military exhibit honoring the history and the soldiers of Claiborne Parish who served in the armed forces after World War II. This is our moment to stand united and recognize their service in a meaningful way. But we need your support to bring this project to life. This is your opportunity to give what you can.
The fundraising drive runs April 21 through May 5. To donate you will need to go online and make a donation with your credit card. To do this, go to www.giveforgoodnla.org. Find the Herbert S. Ford Memorial Museum logo and click DONATE. Select AMOUNT. Add amount to your CART. CHECKOUT. Create a DONOR PROFILE. SUBMIT. If you have questions, or need assistance, you may call The Museum at 318-927-9190.

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519 S Main Street
Homer, LA
71040

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(318) 927-9190

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