Regional Military Museum
Dedicated to the brave men and women who have defended our great nation throughout its history, the Regional Military Museum is a constantly growing collection of military memorabilia and artifacts. Veteran volunteers give you first-hand accounts on a tour through America's military history. The knowledgeable tour guide brings life to the memories and artifacts of wars that American soldiers have fought in.
The museum and grounds are filled with military machinery and vehicles (that still run) and heavy artillery and weapons (that really fire). It has a vast collection of authentic uniforms from all branches of the military that are sometimes borrowed to be used in Hollywood movies.
A showpiece in the museum is a Twin Commander Model 680, better known as Airforce 1, which President Dwight D. Eisenhower often used for short trips or to small airports. The Commander-in-Chief often flew the plane himself. Nicholls State University students completed a history of the plane and flight log that is also on display at the museum.
The museum is constantly expanding and updating its collections so each visit brings a new perspective into the sacrifices made by our brave men and women of the armed forces.
What Cajun Daughters Love about the Regional Military Museum: Volunteers are true American heros that share their own personal experiences and have a wealth of knowledge of the museum's military inventory.
Regional Military Museum
1154 Barrow Street
Houma, Louisiana
http://regionalmilitarymuseum.com
Jolly Inn Cajun Caf�
Just down the road from the military museum, you'll find real Cajun-style cooking at the Jolly Inn Cajun Caf�. The menu, written in English and Cajun French, consists of the poboys and seafood platters that you'll find at the typical Cajun restaurant.
We were served our delicious poboys by friendly and accommodating staff in the large dining area decorated with old fishing memorabilia and photographs of local interest. The wooden dance floor and bandstand suggests that food isn't the only thing served at the Jolly Inn. On Friday nights and Sunday afternoons you can kick up your heels to live Cajun-Zydeco music!
The caf� gets its authenticity from Cajun owner, Werlien Prosperie, who was born on a houseboat in Montegut on the same Bayou Terrebonne that winds through the heart of Houma on its way to the gulf. He and his 5-piece band, Couche Couche, are among the Cajun musicians that provide music for the lively Cajun dances.
For authentic Cajun music and food, the Jolly Inn Cajun Caf� is the place to be.
What Cajun Daughters Love about the Jolly Inn: It's a true Cajun experience!
Jolly Inn Cajun Caf�
1507 Barrow Street
Houma, Louisiana
985-872-6114
www.thejollyinn.com