Discover Shreveport-Bossier’s storied past stashed away in several local attractions. These community gems portray stories of love, loss, and liberation. Visitors will be enthralled on a river cruise, shocked at a historical museum, and transported back in time at a waterworks attraction.

The good thing about a visit to one or all of these attractions is that during the month of May, they are free or deeply discounted for the Be a Fan of Shreveport-Bossier campaign.

Here are four things you may not know about Shreveport and where to learn more if it piques your interest.

  1. Did you know that Shreveport and New Orleans had Red Light Districts in the early 1900s that decriminalized prostitution? Learn more at the Spring Street Museum. Deal: Admission is always free. Visit in May, purchase a membership to the Friends of the Spring Street Museum and receive a “Historical Profile Shreveport 1850” book.
  2. Did you know that the Great Raft, a log jam blocking the Red River some 200 miles was broken up by Captain Henry Miller Shreve for whom the city is named for? Take a one-hour voyage on the Spirit of the Red River Cruise to learn more. Deal: Buy one adult ticket and get half off on a child’s ticket.
  3. What do you know about the water you drink? You’ll learn a lot if you visit the Shreveport Water Works Museum. Deal: Admission is always free. In May, buy any souvenir from the museum’s gift shop and receive a free copy of the film “Clean Water” on DVD.
  4. Did you know there is a museum dedicated to some 19 cultures from all around the world, who now call Shreveport-Bossier home? The Multicultural Center of the South is housed in a two-story New Orleans-style Creole Townhouse building with wrought iron railings and showcases more than 2,000 artifacts. Deal: Free child admission with paid adult.

To learn about these and other great discounts visit www.BeaFanofSB.com. Like Be a Fan of Shreveport-Bossier on Facebook for daily updates and weekly giveaways. Be sure to download the Be a Fan Passport. If you visit six attractions on the passport, you can be entered to win a staycation.