St Francisville Louisiana
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Museums & Other Sites
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Port Hudson State Commemorative Area
Hike the six miles of well marked trails on this 899 acres of historic battlefield. Along the trails you will find three observation towers, an elevated broadwalk over the breastworks in the Fort Desperate Area, a museum, a picnic area and restrooms. And of course there are creeks, ponds, flora, and plenty of wildlife.
Location just ten minutes south of St Francisville, Louisiana on U.S. Highway 61. |
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654-3775
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West Feliciana Historical Society & Information Center
Located in the old hardware store circa 1896, the museum houses photographic exhibits, miniature recreation rooms, period clothing and flags of the area. Visitors can find information, brochures and directions. Admission is free.
Open daily 9am-5pm
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225-
635-6330
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Special Events
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Spring Audubon Pilgrimage The third weekend of March each year. The Annual Spring Pilgrimage is dedicated to the memory of John James Audubon,
who set himself the task of painting all the birds in America. Package Tours included: public and private historic homes opened for tours, vintage dancers, rural homestead and
many other festival events by the West Feliciana Parish Historical Society.
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635-6330
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Audubon Country BirdFest March 31, April 1 & 2, 2006. This annual birding festival, "Audubon Country BirdFest" promises a wide array of birding field trips into spectacular wildlife areas showcasing the large number of both migratory and resident birds of the Felicianas, where John James Audubon produced art work on over 80 species. Guided field-trips, workshops, seminars and speakers highlight the festival located in Parker Memorial Park and the St. Francisville Inn.
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635-6502
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Sarah Knox Taylor Davis Memorial Day
Daughter of President Zachary Taylor and wife of the Confederacy President Jefferson Davis - this day will be honor for Sarah Knox Taylor Davis. Celebration will
be held at Locus Grove Cemetery. The Locus Grove Cemetery is now a State Commemorative Area and once was the family burial ground for Locus Grove Plantation
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Day the War Stopped Held during the Summer - For a brief moment in 1863, the civil war stopped in the St Francisville
for a burial of Lt. Commander John E. Hart, commander of the federal gunboat Albatross. In
commemoration of this unique event in history: a re-enactment of the burial, a play by local performers and other
activities are scheduled.
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635-3873
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"Exploring Southern Gardens"
Southern Garden
Symposium & Workshop - The Southern Garden Symposium seeks to
preserve and commemorate gardening of the deep South through lectures,
workshops and a tour of historic Afton Villa gardens. The Symposium funds
a major scholarship in the School of Landscape Architecture, L.S.U. |
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635-3738
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Angola Rodeo & Craft Fair Annual event held every Sunday in October. Angola State Prison opens its doors for visitors to experience what a prison rodeo is like. Popularity of the rodeo increases every year. A prison wood & craft shop sale is held in conjunction with the rodeo.
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655-4411
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Christmas in the Country Annual event held on the first full weekend in
December. Celebrate St Francisville's Christmas Festival where the historic district is illuminated in tiny white lights. Some of the activities include; a live nativity, vintage dancers, strolling & gospel choirs, and of course children Christmas parade.
For a sampling, visit last year's Christmas in the Country schedule of events - just click on the visit button. |
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635-3873
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Library
Tour of Homes The fourth annual West Feliciana Friends of the Library Tour of Homes
will be held Sunday between noon and 5 pm during Christmas in the Country. The homes are located in St Francisville, La. and surrounding countryside.
For a sampling, visit last years list of homes, click on the adjacent visit button. |
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-- Email Us --
St Francisville Inn
5720 Commerce Street,
St Francisville, La.
225-635-6502 / 800-488-6502
225-635-6421 (fax)
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Rosedown, Butler Greenwood,
Cottage, Myrtles, Catalpa, Oakley Audubon and Greenwood. Other activities include,
cycling, hiking, bird watching, horseback riding, golf, walking, running and fishing.
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