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Discovery Day: Caroline Dormon Day

Capitol Park Museum
November 21, 2026
9:30 am
– 1:30 pm
Capitol Park Museum
660 N. Fourth Street

About this event:

Discover the natural world through the life and work of Caroline Dormon, a pioneering Louisiana naturalist, botanist, artist, and writer. As the first woman hired in U.S. forestry in Louisiana, she championed native forest preservation and inspired generations of conservationists.

Join Capitol Park Museum for this family-friendly Discovery Day on November 21. Enjoy discounted admission, $5 per person, with free entry for children ages six and under, and make a free educational craft while learning about Dormon’s environmental legacy and Louisiana’s natural heritage.

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Last Verified: October 31, 2026

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