CHURCH POINT, LA - Tucked away in the heart of Church Point, Le Vieux Presbytère offers visitors a glimpse into the past with exhibits that bring local history to life.

The museum, built in 1887 as a residence for French priest Father Joseph Eby, was converted into a museum by 2007. Today, it displays a collection of artifacts from early local businesses, traditional costumes, and relics from the region’s civic and religious life.

“This is the most unique feature of our displays here: the old Church Point wholesale time clock,” said Harold Fonte, curator of Le Vieux Presbytère. “When a worker arrived, he put his card in the slot, and he reached over and punched the clock.”

Fonte, who leads tours of the museum, said the building itself is part of the story.

“The interior walls are a

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