Historical Commission & Societies
Founded 1974
- This seven-member commission is appointed by the Parish Council. Monthly meetings, monographs, and more.
- Judy D. Mills, Chairlady
- Jefferson Parish Historical Commission
- Phone: 504-458-2643
Founded 1977
- Membership is open to the general public. Bimonthly meetings and newsletters, tours, publications, and more.
- Dues: $10
- Jefferson Historical Society
- Post Office Box 7516 Metairie, LA 70010-7516
- Jefferson Historical Society Website
Founded 1969
- Membership is open to the general public. Monthly meetings, newsletters, tours, museum complex, and more.
- Dues: $10
- Complex consists of three 19th Century Creole Cottages, Blacksmith Shop, an 1859 Fire Station (Louisiana Fire Museum), and a Depot-Caboose. All are located in Gretna National Register Historic District. Fee charged.
- 205 Lafayette Street
P.O. Box 115
Gretna, LA 70054 - Phone: 504-362-3854
- Email Gretna Historical Society
Founded 1996
- Membership is open to the general public. Monthly meetings and museum.
- Dues: $12
- The Museum is located in the century-old Fisherman's Exchange Building and features early 20th-century hardware store, and upstairs living quarters with antique furniture. Also an outhouse and wooden cistern. Fee charged.
- Westwego Historical Society and Museum
275 Sala Avenue
Westwego, LA 70094 - Phone: 504-341-3161
- Email Westwego Historical Society
Overview
Visit yesterday today through Jefferson Parish's historical societies, museums, National Register Historical District, National Register properties, publications and other historical sites and museums.
Jefferson Parish Historical Commission - Founded 1974
- This seven-member commission is appointed by the Parish Council. Monthly meetings, monographs, and more.
- Judy D. Mills, Chairlady
- Jefferson Parish Historical Commission
- Phone: 504-458-2643
Jefferson Historical Society of Louisiana - Founded 1977
- Membership is open to the general public. Bimonthly meetings and newsletters, tours, publications, and more.
- Dues: $10
- Jefferson Historical Society
- Post Office Box 7516 Metairie, LA 70010-7516
- Jefferson Historical Society Website
Gretna Historical Society - Founded 1969
- Membership is open to the general public. Monthly meetings, newsletters, tours, museum complex, and more.
- Dues: $10
Gretna Historical Society Museum Complex
- Complex consists of three 19th Century Creole Cottages, Blacksmith Shop, an 1859 Fire Station (Louisiana Fire Museum), and a Depot-Caboose. All are located in Gretna National Register Historic District. Fee charged.
- 205 Lafayette Street
P.O. Box 115
Gretna, LA 70054 - Phone: 504-362-3854
- Email Gretna Historical Society
Westwego Historical Society - Founded 1996
- Membership is open to the general public. Monthly meetings and museum.
- Dues: $12
- The Museum is located in the century-old Fisherman's Exchange Building and features early 20th-century hardware store, and upstairs living quarters with antique furniture. Also an outhouse and wooden cistern. Fee charged.
- Westwego Historical Society and Museum
275 Sala Avenue
Westwego, LA 70094 - Phone: 504-341-3161
- Email Westwego Historical Society