W.H Tupper General Merchandise Museum — Attraction in Jennings

The store is like stepping back into time. My 5 yo daughter loves things from that era and was enthralled to see it laud out that way. The flour sack fabric still had bright vibrant colors. The small hardware selection was prestine. The shoes and baby clothes are beautiful and really show how far we have come and also how things are the same. The museum worker was amazing. She walked around with us, and told us about everything we asked about. She was the perfect example of Louisiana hospitality.

In the back of the store, there is an amazing little telephone museum for kids. It's a great place for the kids to play. There is a kid themed area for them to color or play with puppets. They can get go thru a maze that has telephones from all eras. One my daughter's favorite was the pair of old fasdion telephone booths. We were able to talk to each other from each or own booth.

This is a great place to spend a couple of hours if you...

One of the best hidden gems in Jennings if you have kids or enjoy learning a but of history. Aside from the amazing museum they have a clubhouse inside for the kids to play. Puppets for a show, toys, coloring books etc. Truly a great place we will always continue going to. Not to mention the man behind all the decor and designs is just phenomenal! He makes those wreaths and other things in...

Incredible collection of merchandise from a family general store that was closed in 1949. Great story of how the merchandise ended up there. There is also surprise in back... a separate museum dedicated to the history of the telephone system put together by the AT&T Pioneer volunteers with tons of rare telephones and equipment dating from the 1880s to...