Southern Forest Heritage Museum and Research Center

05/30/2026

As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, we invite you to explore the museums' World War II exhibit showcasing Camp Claiborne, LA, the birthplace of the 82nd and 101st Airborne divisions.

05/21/2026

Lumbering was huge, but Naval Stores or turpentining was a significant part of the monetary equation that made lumbering in the South so profitable.

05/16/2026

We have a few vintage tractors that we would like to sale.

1. Modified Ford 8n with a bucket
2. 1950s Minneapolis Moline (possibly a UB)

These tractors were partially scrapped at some point before the museum opened.

Please give us a call (Wednesday - Saturday 318-748-8404) if you or someone you know may be interested in purchasing, and share with anyone that you know that could help us gather more information on them.

05/01/2026

We're featured on 's LA64 — and you can watch NOW! 🎬

Host Karen LeBlanc takes viewers on a journey through Rapides Parish, and the Southern Forest Heritage Museum is part of the story! Skip to the 20-minute mark to see our segment in this stunning episode that covers Alexandria, Pineville, the historic lumber town of Long Leaf, and the WWII grounds of Camp Claiborne.

Watch the full episode at the link below and share it with someone who loves Louisiana history!

🎥 https://www.lpb.org/programs/la64/rapides-parish/

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04/30/2026

Logging in Arkansas, early 20th century.

04/23/2026

Pulpwood logging in Mississippi

04/18/2026

Just another day at work.

04/16/2026

Car Show a Huge Success!

Thank you to all sponsors, volunteers, board members and everyone else that made our Spring fund raiser a success.

04/10/2026

🚗 CENLA — We made the news! Thank you to KALB News Channel 5 and reporter Jay McCully for spotlighting tomorrow's community Car Show at the Southern Forest Heritage Museum!

There's still time to make plans for this fun weekend event. Classic cars, food vendors, family-friendly fun, and a chance to explore the museum's incredible historic exhibits, all for just **$10 per carload.**

📅 **Saturday, April 11**
🕗 **8 a.m. – 4 p.m.**
📍 **Southern Forest Heritage Museum | Long Leaf, LA**

Every dollar raised goes directly to supporting museum operations and preserving this irreplaceable piece of Louisiana's forestry heritage. Come out, bring the family, and enjoy a beautiful spring day with us!

👉 Tag a car lover, a history buff, or anyone who needs a great reason to get outside in the sunshine tomorrow! See you there!

A local car show is rolling into Long Leaf with plenty to offer for the whole family!

04/10/2026

Its almost Saturday, and time for the Car and Two Cylinder Tractor Club event. For visitors its $10 a carload which pays for viewing the cars and tractors and also admission to all the museum exhibits.
This is our Spring Fundraiser so come on out and join the fun.