Louisiana National Guard Museums

09/04/2026

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Labor Day weekend! Please note that our museum will be closed this Friday so our staff can enjoy the holiday. We look forward to seeing you again on Tuesday.

09/03/2026

Pvt. Thomas Hank served in the Medical Corps assigned to the Italian Campaign as American troops fought from Naples to Montero. Local papers used the opportunity like the snippet above to remind readers of how important this service was.
Read more using the link in bio “seldom mentioned”

09/03/2026

Pvt. Thomas Hank served in the Medical Corps as a stretcher-bearer (“corpsman” in the Navy or Marines, “medic” in the Army) and was assigned to the Italian Campaign for two months as American troops fought their way from Naples to Montero.

Newspaper writers used the opportunity presented by the snippet of news to remind readers of how important this service was, even though few people thought of the vital role played by those who transported wounded soldiers for treatment. 🚑💉

Read more about the Medical Corps on our blog https://geauxguardmuseums.com/seldom-mentioned-always-essential/

09/03/2026

We are so excited to be hosting Jazz at Jackson Barracks with the Shotgun Jazz Band on October 15th.

Shotgun Jazz Band plays Traditional New Orleans Jazz in the spirit of the great Revivalists.

Emphasizing old New Orleans-style ensemble playing, a stomping rhythm section, and a genuine love of the hot, bluesy, no-frills melodies that once poured forth from New Orleans’ dance halls, Shotgun Jazz Band makes music that is both immediate in its influences and timeless in its appeal. https://www.shotgunjazzband.com/🎺

09/02/2026

Explore Jackson Barracks like never before!

Hop aboard our Golf Cart with us for a fun tour through nearly 200 years of military history, historic landmarks, and stories from one of New Orleans’ most fascinating places, the historic garrison at Jackson Barracks.🛺

09/01/2026

Coming up! September 26th!

08/28/2026

Rolling into the Fall season in New Orleans and we've got Jazz at Jackson Barracks on the calendar! Join us in October.

08/27/2026

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt passed away at his favorite retreat, the “Little White House,” near Warm Springs, Georgia, on April 12, 1945, after suffering a massive stroke just before lunchtime. His sudden death removed the only president that younger Americans ever knew. Elected in 1932 and inaugurated in March 1933, he loomed over Washington and the country for more than a decade. Older Americans remembered him as a familiar voice on their radios as he reported to them his administration’s efforts to help them survive the Great Depression. The country’s experience during World War II brought him closer to them as they saw him meeting with foreign leaders, planning with military figures, and leading the country through the trials of wartime with a steady hand. Read more

Jerry Sanson  Louisiana Maneuvers and Military Museum  August 2026  President Franklin Delano Roosevelt passed away at his favorite retreat, the “Little White House,” near Warm Springs, Georgia, on April 12, 1945, after suffering a massive stroke just before lunchtime. His sudden death ...

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

Our 122nd Bomb Squadron Restoration volunteers were hard at work today. They keep our vintage vehicles in tip-top shape so they run smoothly for special events and parties. See details on rentals here: https://geauxguardmuseums.com/meeting-space/🚘