Comments on: Navigating The Mighty Mississippi – Great River Road Steamboat Museum

By: Edward

Edward — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:24:02 +0000

It was a tragedy that the Musee Conti Wax Museum in New Orleans shut its doors. Noted New Orleans historians John Chase and Charles Dufour were among those involved in its creation. Its tableaux of wax figures had human hair, optical glass eyes, historically correct costumes, and explanations of each specially-crafted scene.
New Orleans suffered a loss with Musee Conti’s closure…A part of the city died that day… I remember how heart-wrenching it was to see the wax figures which helped many young and old visitors learn about New Orleans’s past piled like cord wood in the back of truck.
However, I was happy to see a number of former residents of Musee Conti gracing this museum. I can only hope that they help foster an interest in New Orleans and Louisiana history as Musee Conti Wax Museum did when I first visited it as a 13-year old boy. Those wax creations helped inspire me to become a Louisiana History teacher for 35 years and attempt to pass on an appreciation of the history of New Orleans and Louisiana as a whole.

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 03:46:28 +0000

In reply to Edward. We are so happy that the pieces were able to get a second chance to educate people, in their new roles. It really helps bring history to life when they can set a scene from the past.

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 11:23:10 +0000

In reply to Bola. So glad we were able to impart some of the histories.

By: Bola

Bola — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 18:30:52 +0000

Absolutely amazing. I hadn’t known how the region developed. Glad you arrived at Houmas House early giving you ample time to explore.

Thanks for sharing the 250 years history.

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:29:01 +0000

In reply to Carol Colborn. Funny, but I never thought about the name being associated with the song. It's just one of the many names for America's mighty river.

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:28:05 +0000

In reply to noel. It was quite an experience. The figures actually came from a wax museum that had closed down.

By: Carol Colborn

Carol Colborn — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:40:35 +0000

Wow, this is truly a hidden gem you have given to us although I thought in the beginning that I would find out more about the song Ol’ Man River. But the history you shared put the Mighty Mississippi in a whole lot of context.

By: noel

noel — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:33:34 +0000

What an exceptional place to visit, I love museums like this that showcase the history and lifestyle of the area. The dioramas and vignettes shown are really fantastic especially with the costumed figures in authentic reproductions. I would love to visit someday.

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 09:54:06 +0000

In reply to Cathy Sweeney. We can only imagine he amazement to awake every day in such a majestic home. We certainly hope you get to see it someday.

By: Cathy Sweeney

Cathy Sweeney — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 03:05:06 +0000

I wonder what it’s like to actually live in a house.museum like that. You’ve once again given more interesting museums to put on my list — especially one in a state like Louisiana where I have traveled very little.