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Museums

Every plantation can be considered a museum by itself, the area also supports several other museums. From  Historical Society museum, Angola State Penitentiary, West Feliciana Rail Road Caboose, Port Hudson battlefield to John James Audubon Museum, you will find all very interesting.

west feliciana parish museum

West Feliciana Historical Society & Information Center
*This museum is a must see, the heart and soul of St. Francisville Historic District. 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 Donations accepted.
Besides the Historical Society, the Tourist Commission and Main Street offices are located in the museum.

 225-635-6330
888-677-3400

John James Audubon Museum
The 200-year-old Oakley House is where John James Audubon drew inspiration and sketched many of the birds found in his famous Birds of America. The visitor may tour the house-turned-museum, formal gardens, an outside kitchen building and barns, walk the trails and enjoy a picnic lunch at the large pavilion nearby. Website: Click Here

225-635-3739 888-677-2838
Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum Angola
The museum supports and promote the historical, educational, and cultural role of the Louisiana State Penitentiary. Exhibits, art, history. Free of charge, but accepting donations to defray cost of operations.
Website: Click Here		 225-655-2592
Port Hudson Museum & Interpretive Center 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.		 225-654-3775
888-677-3400
 

 

  
 
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Bird Sightings

The spring bird migration has brought us a beautiful variety of birds once again. This year's bird count from our front porch and adjacent park has reached over 30 different species.  Click here for the list.

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    Local Photographs

    Owner of the St. Francisville Inn, Patrick Walsh, is an outdoor photographer specializing in birds and landscapes. One of his favorite locations is kayaking on Cat Island NWR. To view or purchase his work visit the West Feliciana Parish Historic Society Museum on Ferdinand St., Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site or the St. Francisville Inn.

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    The St. Francisville Inn also offers for sale various items throughout the mainhouse. Small antique peices such as clocks, mirrors and glassware are mixed about the wine parlor and dinning rooms. Art and photograph from Murrell Butler, Yolanda D'Aquillia and Patrick Walsh can also be found for sale. Historian and writer, Anne Butler, has several of her books for purchase.

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