ST. FRANCISVILLE – As part of the celebration of the Bicentennial of the West Florida Rebellion, Audubon State Historic Site will present Slavery in Spanish Louisiana on Sunday, Jan. 10.
At noon and at 2 p.m., there will be a talk on the lives of slaves in Spanish Louisiana in the museum theater. At 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., there will be a discussion and demonstration in the museum theater of African American traditions that came to the new world with slavery led by the Park Ranger Daniel Wilcox.
"The Bicentennial of the West Florida Rebellion gives us a time to reflect on the varied richness of Louisiana’s history.” says John House, site manager. “This cultural tourism is both eco-friendly and brings guests from around the world to Louisiana to celebrate our heritage. “
Audubon SHS is the setting for the 200-year-old Oakley House, temporary home and inspiration to John James Audubon in the 1800s. The park includes a museum, picnic areas, Historic buildings, pavilion, and nature trail. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, Oakley House and its lush natural settings are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
The $2 adult admission to Audubon SHS includes the site video history presentation, the plantation house tour and all special programs. Children (12 and under) and senior citizens (62 and older) are admitted free. Audubon SHS is located 30 minutes north of Baton Rouge near St. Francisville on La. 965 in West Feliciana Parish.
For more information, call 1-888-677-2838 toll free or 635-3739 in the St. Francisville area.