The Herbert S. Ford Memorial Museum

The Ford Museum’s collection reflects the life and culture of North Louisiana, Claiborne Parish in particular, from Pre-Columbian times to the present day.

With exhibits ranging from Native American culture, Pioneer life, African-American history, and daily life in Claiborne Parish to the agriculture, lumber, and oil industries, the Ford Museum is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about North Louisiana’s past and present.

The mission of the Ford Museum is to preserve and interpret its collection of artifacts in the context of state and local history, allowing the collection to serve as an important public resource in the humanities.

The museum relies on a core group of dedicated volunteers to operate. It is open to the public three days a week, and is located in the historic Hotel Claiborne building on the beautiful town square in Homer, Louisiana. The Hotel Claiborne was originally constructed in 1890, and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Ford Museum Seeking Veterans' Photographs

The H.S. Ford Museum has received a grant from Entergy that will enable us to make its exhibits more interactive. Our first emphasis will focus on honoring our military veterans, especially those with a connection to North Central Louisiana. For this project, we are requesting the public's help in gathering photos, formal as well as candid photos that capture everyday life in the military. Artifacts and photos are needed from the Civil War era to the present. Items can be sent to the museum at or mailed to P.O. Box 157, Homer, LA 71040. The museum is opened Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 am to 4 pm for anyone wishing to deliver material in person.

New Exhibit: Images of America: Claiborne Parish

The Herbert S. Ford Museum has released a pictorial history book, Images of America: Claiborne Parish, containing 232 vintage photographs of the parish. Click here for more information

Claiborne Parish in the 1920s: the Oil Boom

Claiborne Parish in the 1920s: the Oil Boom, opened February 20, 2005. This exhibit was made possible by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities and area corporate sponsors. Click here for more information

Visitor Information

Address:
519 South Main Street, (on the town square)
P.O. Box 157
Homer, LA 71040

Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
and by appointment

Admission:
$5.00 - families
$3.00 - adults
$1.00 - children
special rates for school groups (see Teacher Resources)