Wedell-Williams Aviation and Cypress Sawmill Museum 118 Cotten Road, Patterson, LA 70392

"A really interesting place focused on early lumber industry in the area, which took far too many trees and killed its own industry as well as the forests, and early days of pushing boundaries of speed and gender in flying. Both sides connected because of the one family that got rich and famous doing both. I only would have liked a little more expansive information and more things to read. But it is free!"

"Wonderful museum to take children to. They have a great video on three screens to entertain the kids with fans that blow on your face as the airplanes go by!"

"Great exhibits and information. Free admission. Very welcoming and helpful staff."

"Free!! If you take the time to read you will be amazed at how much you learn. My favorite part was the airplane exhibit. They have done an amazing job at preserving them. Thank you to the foundation whom allows this museum to be free. Great experience."

"Great museum of very specific parts of our local history. The serious Commerical logging of Acadianan cypress in time of steam, and how all that money made for some of the fastest planes and pilots of 1930s. As a woodworker and lifelong aeronautics nerd, total heaven for me. My bride and my mom BOTH liked it and learned stuff, plan 2-3 hours and it is an eye-opener, much fun."