Spring Street Historical Museum — Attraction in Shreveport

The first thing you notice about the Spring Street Historic Museum (SSHM) is the building; it is beautiful. One of the oldest buildings downtown, the former Tally's Bank was recently repainted and updated both inside and out. The building is small, but it packs in a tremendous amount of history from the founding of the area to the Yellow Fever epidemic that wiped out 25% of the population to the legal Red Light District (larger than New Orleans' Storyville district) to the Civil War shipyards that produced submarines for the Confederate Army. Shreveport started as a rough and ready Texas trail town and along the way, grew wealthy with oil and gas discoveries. There are so many things to discover and the very knowledgeable museum director is always happy to share his stories and a few treasure-hunting...

Definitely come here if you like history and/or ghosts because this place has both!

My girlfriend and I went on a Thursday afternoon and really enjoyed ourselves! The exhibits are full of interesting trinkets found very close to the building itself. The man working the front, (Marty) is an absolute riot! He was very informative and answered many of our questions about Shreveports history and the objects within the museum.

There's definitely paranormal activity within this building, especially upstairs so it's a must if you're into that kinda thing! Just make sure to touch the beard of the portrait of the man upstairs.. you'll know him when you see it ! It's rumoured to...

Small, but jammed packed with historical artifacts, photos, facts, and even an interactive, computer type game. Free admission, along with a super friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable staff make a visit to this, the oldest building in Shreveport-Bossier, an absolute necessity. Perfect for a secondary trip like to the near by Aquarium, or before you hit up the Boardwalk. Multiple stories, old timey elevator lift available for handicapped. (But not sure entire museum could be accessed by wheelchair). My 9 year old granddaughter enjoyed this museum. Great place for a homeschooler field trip; fun, interesting, and...