BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – In the southwest Louisiana town of Geuydan, one of the community’s oldest homes is temporarily serving as the museum. It’s a place filled with memories of Cajun culture, duck hunting, early merchants, and one unusual survivor of the prohibition era. Why is it important for a town like Geuydan and any other small town to have a place like this, to have a museum?
“Because in order to function properly, you have to be in touch with your roots, so you can see where you’re going from,” said Jeri Chapman.
Museum President Jerry Chapman points to old pictures, carved wooden decoys, and a huge duck call that celebrate the town’s claim to being the duck hunting capital of America. And there is a hint of mischief in an old slot machine, and a glass bottle tucked away in a display case. A century-old bottle of golden wedding rye whiskey holds a small amount of dark liquor and one big story. It would appear as if the bottle has never been opened…