Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum
What year was the Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum founded?
1994
How many years has the museum been open?
25
What former Governor fought in WW II with the 369th Harlem Hell Fighters?
Governor James A. Noe
The Gardens, located behind the Biedenharn Home, are named Elsong. What does Elsong stand for?
Emy-Lou’s Song.
What was the cost of admission when NELCM first opened?
$5
Who founded the Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum?
Nancy Johnson
How many teeth are in the big mouth in the museum?
32
What local restaurant still in business was the non-commissioned officers club during WWII?
Waterfront Grill
At the Biedenharn, an Ice-Cold Coca-Cola, in a glass bottle, from an antique Coke Machine can be purchased for how much?
A Nickle (5 Cents)
Who was the first Commander of the 14th Air Force, which became the military branch Space Force?
General Claire Chennault
After Mrs. Johnson’s death, what community champion became the driving force of the museum and moved it to its current location at Chennault Park? Hint – she is the mother of the current director.
Lorraine Slacks
What month of the year does the museum see the most visitors?
December
What was the name of the military base located in Monroe?
Selman Field Army Airfield
BW Biedenharn lived in the country, instead of taking a car, he sometimes used what to get to work?
Helicopter
Where were the prisoners of war from the U5O5 German submarine secretly held?
Ruston, Louisiana
Which current Monroe Chamber Board Member is also a member of the Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum?
Beverly Lewis (Ochsners)
The current museum was a warehouse! What type of warehouse was it?
Bananas
What local hero fought with the Chinese against Japan before WWII?
Claire Chennault
In 1925, Joseph Biedenharn and his son Malcolm, along with several Monrovians, purchased what small business that took off with great success?
Delta Airlines
How many years has Ralph Calhoun has worked at the Biedenharn?
25
The Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum serves the entire state, but its focus is on _____ parishes in Northeast Louisiana – How many – name at least 3?
15
What grammy nominated duo will play at the museum this November?
Trout Fishing in America
What local crop-dusting company turned into a major airline?
Huff Daland Dusters turned into Delta Airlines
The Biedenharn Museum has a nearly complete, unbound copy of this important book, which was printed in 1611?
The King James Bible
Finish this slogan for the NELCM move to Forsythe… "LETS GET..."
MOVING!