Thought I would pass this along on the mailing list. Gaytha The Alexandria Daily Town Talk, May 09, 1998 Old museum to come under state's jurisdiction NATCHITOCHES -- The history of northern Louisiana and Natchitoches' role in that history will come to life when the Natchitoches Parish Old Courthouse Museum becomes a state museum. Last week, Gov. Mike Foster signed the law that places the museum under the state museum's jurisdiction as of July 1. And although the director of the state museums is "very excited" about the additional museum, he said dramatic changes will not occur immediately. James Sefcik, state museum director, said the quality of the exhibits will be upgraded, and some improvements will be made to the interior of the museum, which is currently located on the first floor of the Old Courthouse. Once a curator is hired, Sefcik said the museum will be open six days a week.