Bayou Lacombe Museum

10/11/2026

Updated to include itinerary! Check it out!

10/04/2026

Did you know? Have you heard? Bayou Lacombe Museum is preparing for the 6th annual Native American Heritage Celebration. Music, food, children games, arts, crafts and an eye-opening panel discussion are being highlighted. What a weekend celebration! Come celebrate with us! See yall there!

08/09/2026

The most exciting visit to Bayou Lacombe Museum was when this young lady came in asking about lessons in basket weaving and just happened to be have a passion for old sewing machines. When she saw this antique Singer, she immediately went home and not only brought back an antique pedal machine to donate to the museum, but also brought her tool kit and spare parts. She proceeded to work diligently for 2 hours and fixed the machine in perfect working order. As museum board member who was taught to sew by my grandmother on this machine, I can't sufficiently express the joy of seeing those perfect stitches, and feel the smooth rhythm of the pedal. Much thanks Heather, with undying gratitude!

08/01/2026

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Lacombe, LA, circa 1920's.

06/06/2026

Recently scrolling through photos and came across this stunning depiction of All Saints Night at Osey Ordogne Cemetery. One can almost hear the whispered words and melodious songs of ancestors, though quietly resting, honoring us with spiritual visits in this tradition of remembrance.

05/15/2026

Bayou Lacombe Myseum is honored to have on display stunning plaques and mementos giving tribute, along with the VFW,,to our military men and women of Lacombe. From WW2 to Desert Storm, we are proud to acknowledge these, our heroes. Stop by and join us, every Saturday, noon to 4.

03/01/2026

A very old picture of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and School with Father Francis Balay standing in front. (Restored)The back of the old photo has an inscription that reads "Miss L. L. Cousin, TAKEN IN 1922.

This is actually the second church building on this site. The first church was still being built, although was completed enough for parishioners to attend mass, but still needed more structural enforcements, when it was demolished by a hurricane. The demolished church was named St. Cecelia's, but when it was destroyed, the only thing that remained standing was a statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.When the new church was built, it was decided to honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus and give that name to the church and parish. And so it is today, over 100 years later. Unfortunately this beautiful structure was destroyed by fire, as was the church built after it. (I'll locate a picture of that church and post in the near future) Today's architecturally aesthetic building is actually the 4th building of worship for Sacred Heart, which speaks to the diligence and devotion of this church family. Stop by any Saturday evening at 5 or Sunday morning between 8 and noon, or just tour the grounds which extend to the end of the block, the location of the first church. Or during Lent, one might attend the Stations of the Cross on Fridays at noon, outside on the grounds.Lovely oaks and other meditative areas takes you to a quieter, more peaceful place.

02/25/2026

Pere Adrien Roquette traveled along the bayous between Lacombe, Bonfouca, Madisonville , and Abita Springs, bringing communion to his relatives there, his mother's family; the Cousins, the Carriers and the Ducres. The picture is of a portable tabernacle he traveled from place with, setting it up on a mantelpiece, or a sideboard.

02/14/2026

Thanks to our wonderful Justice of the peace Julliette C. Ducre for donating 5 lucky tickets for the jazz brunch at the Bayou Lacombe Museum on Sunday feb 15 11-2p. The winners are Sarah Williams Campbell Kim Dominick Ronquille Rhonda Lewis Barbara Christine and Lahoma Bozant. Tickets will be at the museum tmrw. Come hear the jazzy jazz played by Loose Change Jazz Band, feast on local shrimp and grits, banana galais, and Isabelle's World Famous Iced Coffee. Mmm-mmm good!

02/10/2026

We so enjoyed Brandy and her natural curiosity about different parts of the world! Welcome to the Northshore, Brandy!

Brandy explores jazz, Choctaw culture and b**r.