Westwego Historical Society

Westwego Historical Society Founded May 13, 1997
Meeting - 3rd Monday of month, except June, July & August
6:30pm. Membership Single $12 yearly/$100 life or Family $15 yearly/$125 life J.

Sala Ave. Historic District
Sala Ave. is the City's Historic District. It is currently being redeveloped for the enjoyment of locals and visitors. Of particular interest at present is the Westwego Historical Museum. It is located in the century-old Fisherman’s Exchange Building (Durac Terrebonne/L. Bernard Hardware Store) and features an old time hardware store (early 1900s). Adults: $3
Children u

nder 12: $2
Seniors over 60: $2
Groups (10 or more): half price (call ahead for group tours)

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Closed Saturday & Sunday

We are celebrating America's 250th Birthday today in Gretna. Come out and visit with your Westwego Historical Society me...
06/14/2026

We are celebrating America's 250th Birthday today in Gretna. Come out and visit with your Westwego Historical Society members.

Come out and see us in beautiful downtown Gretna as Jefferson Parish Celebrates America's 250th Birthday. City of Westwe...
06/14/2026

Come out and see us in beautiful downtown Gretna as Jefferson Parish Celebrates America's 250th Birthday. City of Westwego's tent is located in front of Thanh Thanh Restaurant on Huey P Long Avenue.

06/12/2026

250th America Birthday Celebration Gretna Sunday June 14. 2026
Jefferson Parish is preparing for a memorable America 250 celebration with a family-friendly event on Flag Day, Sunday, June 14, in downtown Gretna, the historic seat of Jefferson Parish. The day will celebrate American heritage, civic pride, and the unique spirit of Jefferson Parish through a classic small-town patriotic experience.
The festivities begin the evening before with a Gala Party at the Ferry House in Old Gretna. On Sunday, thanks to the support of our generous sponsors, attendees of all ages can enjoy a walking parade, relay races, craft activities, a classic car show, local food, live music, and a spectacular drone show powered by Entergy. This community-wide celebration promises to be a fun, family-oriented tribute to our nation's 250th anniversary.

05/25/2026

The Memorial Day Wreath ceremony is moving to the Westwego City Hall due to the weather. Please pass this information on. Time schedule remains the same.

Join us on Memorial Day Monday May 25th at HONOR SQUARE for our Memorial Day Service. When: Monday May 25th 6:00pm Wher...
05/15/2026

Join us on Memorial Day Monday May 25th at HONOR SQUARE for our Memorial Day Service.

When: Monday May 25th 6:00pm
Where: Honor Square. The corner of Avenue A & Fourth St.

It was a lovely evening having Mr. Mike Larkin as our guest speaker for the Westwego Historical Society.
04/21/2026

It was a lovely evening having Mr. Mike Larkin as our guest speaker for the Westwego Historical Society.

04/19/2026

Please join us tomorrow evening at the Westwego Historical Museum 6:30pm. Historical presentation by Mr. Mike Larkin author of the book "Civil War in New Orleans' and its participation in the Westwego area. There will be books for sale and signing by Mr. Larkin following the meeting.

Lifelong resident, Kenneth Cantrelle, will host a signing of his book, “Louisiana Cantrelles, 1720-2024, a Genealogy”, o...
12/29/2025

Lifelong resident, Kenneth Cantrelle, will host a signing of his book, “Louisiana Cantrelles, 1720-2024, a Genealogy”, on Saturday, January 10, 2026, l2:00noon to 4:00pm, at the Jefferson Parish Library, Westwego Branch, 635 Fourth Street. At 1:00pm Ken will speak about his book and present a family tree chart of Jacques, I, and his descendants. It is free to the public. Come and support a Westwego author!

Westwego Historical Society would like to send our condolences to the Oak Ally Foundation and the family of Mr. Zeb Mayh...
11/04/2025

Westwego Historical Society would like to send our condolences to the Oak Ally Foundation and the family of Mr. Zeb Mayhew. May his soul rest in eternal peace with our Heavenly Father 🙏🙏🙏

Zeb Mayhew, Jr, died peacefully at his second home in Slidell, Louisiana, on October 31, 2025. Born on October 30,1943 in Venezuela, where his father worked for Creole Petroleum, he was the son of Zeb and Ruby Odom Mayhew. When his father was promoted to an executive position with Standard

Address

275 Sala Avenue
Westwego, LA
70094

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+15043413161

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