Poverty Point World Heritage Site, Epps

We visited a few of weeks ago on a Monday I believe. The site was amazing. The museum was clean and well kept as were the outdoor bathrooms (except for a nasty stench but that’s to be expected). We had a great time. I really wish we had come on another day though so that we could have enjoyed a nice tram tour but the friendly girl at the counter gave us a map so that we could drive ourselves and offered us a film but we didn’t want to watch it. The park has a lot of amazing history and the artifacts in the museum are to die for. I do wish there were a little more on display but for only $4 I felt it was a good deal. We had a lot of questions and the girl at the counter was very patient with us and answered them all to the best of her ability. She even showed us a brief demonstration of a device used for drilling. I thought maybe she was an archeology student but she said she wasn’t. We were there right before her break or shift end and a nice older gentlemen took over. He was very knowledgeable on the park. I don’t remember his name but He answered the rest of our questions before we left for the drive. The staff seemed to be very friendly and well informed. I recommend coming to this site but definitely come on a day they offer the tram and if you go during the summer be on the lookout for wasps!! I wish I had thought to ask on why it’s called Poverty Point!

This is a great trip to learn about the Indians that were in our area before we came. The museum is nice to see, the little movie is informative, the tram ride is more up to date and informative. My kids completed their books and got their Jr. Ranger badges!