In 1998 a museum was opened to present and document the story of America’s largest maximum security prison. Each exhibit offers a fascinating account. One exhibit is about Angola’s famous ...

The museum is located just outside the gates of a prison known as "The Farm," which may be a few steps closer to death row and inmates serving life in prison than some people are willing to get.

ANGOLA The Angola Museum houses photos, publications and videos for visitors about the once-infamous Louisiana State Penitentiary, but it also employs two people who have lived some of that ...

After negotiations with the prison, the National Museum of African American History and Culture will now include this history in its collections, highlighting the enduring legacy of slavery in ...

U.S. District Judge Brian Jackson requires Angola prison officials to monitor temperatures every 30 minutes. When heat index hits 88, Farm Line workers get regular breaks, ice, water, and shade, the ...

An inmate holds on tight in the bull-riding competition Sunday, October 9, 2011, during the 47th annual Angola Prison Rodeo at Louisiana State Penitentiary.

The Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum Foundation, Inc. will host the first-annual golf tournament at Angola Prison on May 3, 2013. Skip to content NOWCAST WDSU News at 4pm ...

Dining. Sweet Home Café The 2017 James Beard Award nominated Sweet Home Café showcases the rich culture and history of the African American people with traditional, authentic offerings as well as ...