Orphans coming to Louisiana from the New York Fondling Hospital in the early 1900's. Young children rode the 'Orphan Trains' to their new homes to live with ...
Louisiana Orphan Train Museum
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Museum in Opelousas, Louisiana
Address: 223 S Academy St, Opelousas, LA 70570
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM Tue
Phone: (337) 948-9922
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The Louisiana Orphan Train Museum is a “must-see” attraction for travelers searching for things to do in and around Opelousas, Louisiana.
The untold story of children who were sent to Louisiana to escape extreme poverty, disease, and the harsh working conditions in New York City at the turn of the ...
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A former Train Depot was restored to become the museum which features artifacts documents and memorabilia dedicated to those who were part of the Orphan train ...
Jan 12, 2024 · The nonprofit LA Orphan Train Society collects and preserves items that tell the history of the thousands of children who were sent to Louisiana ...
Jun 3, 2020 · The orphan trains made stops in New Orleans, Morgan City, Lafayette, Opelousas, and Mansura. In 1919, a 3-year-old named Alice Kearns was on one ...