The Wedell-Williams Aviation & Cypress Sawmill Museum, located in Patterson, Louisiana, is a branch of the Louisiana State Museum. It showcases the state’s rich aviation history and the significance of the cypress lumber industry.
Wedell-Williams Aviation and Cypress Sawmill Museum
https://louisianastatemuseum.org/museum/wedell-williams-aviation-cypress-sawmill-museum
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Tuesday – Saturday 09:30 – 16:00
Closed Sundays, Mondays and state holidays
Free admission
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
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NC31654 152986/NL-104 NC17687 – N1961M/8 NR278V/44 NR536V/92 NR61Y/121 NR62Y/45 NR10377/17 | Beech D-17S Staggerwing
Boeing-Stearman PT-17 Kaydet McDonnell F-4N Phantom II Mono Aircraft Monocoupe D-145 Piper J-3C-65 Cub Pitts Lil Monster Wendell-Williams 44 (replica) Wendell-Williams 44 (replica) Wendell-Williams 44 (replica) Wendell-Williams 44 (replica) Wendell-Williams Wee-Will Junior (replica) |
Wedell-Williams Aviation Collection: This collection highlights the legacy of Louisiana aviation pioneers Jimmie Wedell and Harry P. Williams, who formed an air service in Patterson in 1928. The museum features rare aircraft and artifacts from the “Golden Age of Aviation,” including memorabilia and planes on display.
State-of-the-art displays include numerous aircraft, such as the famous Miss Patterson #44 and the Gilmore #121. Also on display are Wedell-Williams’ 1930s air racing trophies and memorabilia. The David J. Felterman Theater features an exciting air racing film that visually transports you to the heart of the 1932 Cleveland National Air Races.
Cypress Sawmill Collection: The museum documents the history of the cypress lumber industry in Louisiana, which became the state’s first significant manufacturing industry. Patterson was once home to the world’s largest cypress sawmill, owned by Frank B. Williams. The exhibit features a variety of artifacts, photographs, and films that tell the story of this important regional industry.