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Council approves $25,000 from HB312 for Fort Jackson Museum restoration and upgrades

Plaquemines Parish Council · July 27, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a $25,000 appropriation from House Bill 312 to support display restoration, climate control, artifact preservation and digital upgrades at the Fort Jackson Museum; a presenter briefed the council and the measure passed 8–0.

A presenter told the council that $25,000 from House Bill 312 will be used for supplemental appropriations to restore museum displays, install climate control for artifact preservation and add digital interactive upgrades at the Fort Jackson Museum. The presenter described the museum as within the scope of the Jackson project and answered council questions before the ordinance amendment was approved 8–0.

The appropriation was presented as part of a five‑year capital improvement plan change for the Jackson project; council members asked for clarification and then voted to approve the item on the record.