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Bation Rouge's Main Street Market fetaures the freshest fruits, veggies, dairy products and meats. Opened in 2002 in its unique location in the Galvez Parking Garage, the Market serves as a cente
'The Barn' contains hundreds of artifacts dealing with everyday rural life dating from prehistoric times to the early 20th century. The barn has evolved with the expansion of museum collecti
'The Working Plantation' consists of a complex of buildings -- commissary, overseer's house, kitchen, slave cabins, sick house, schoolhouse, blacksmith's shop, sugar house and gris
The term Folk Architecture implies the study of structures built by and for the people who occupied them, or by those of the same cultural standing. These structures used tradition and custom rather t
This exhibit features a tribute to the people and cultures of the Bayou State.
'Pride of Place: Stories of Old South Baton Rouge' is a yearlong, comprehensive celebration of a neighborhood and an era. What started as an idea of the McKinley High School Class of 1969 ha
This exhibition shows the impact of Louisiana history on the nation and the world.
All pets are welcome, but they must be on a leash and have their vaccinations current.
This one of a kind exhibition engages the visitor in the political process through voting, identifying party platforms and personalizing legislative activities. 'We the People' seeks to emph
The Fresh from the Market cooking show happens every Saturday inside Main Street Market. This cooking demonstration showcases local chefs and food lovers from around Louisiana. The recipes always inco
This permanent exhibition traces the movement from 1803-1932 of the various state houses that have been the seat of Louisiana government -- New Orleans, Donaldsonville, Baton Rouge, Opelousas and Shre
Visit the Old State Capitol and see the documents that doubled the size of the United States. Follow the story of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase to more learn about the greatest land deal in history.
America's incredible success is primarily due to the dreams and inventions of its many citizens. Few people realize however, that from the time the U.S. Patent Office was formed by Thomas Jeffers
Step in to Louisiana's Creole culture with a tour of the Laura Plantation, an historic sugar plantation built in 1805. The Guided Tour transports you into Louisiana's Creole culture. Named b
Take a tour of Magnolia Mound Plantation, a rare survivor of the vernacular architecture influenced by early settlers from France and the West Indies.
During Black History Month, Magnolia Mound Plantation will display'Changing the World,' a look at Baton Rouge and the Civil Rights Movement or People Who Changed History in Baton Rouge, Loui
View scenes from 1900 onward of Louisiana's Old State Capitol from the postcard collection presented to the Old State Capitol Foundation Inc. in July of 1997 by Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Lippman. Po
Under the guidance of HRPO Education Curator, Craig Brendan, children will view a brief presentation and then engage in hands-on demonstrations and experiments related to the subject covered such as m
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