San Francisco Plantation, built in 1856, is a historic plantation house museum. The galleried house of the Creole open suite style is nestled under centuries old live oaks and contains one of the finest antique collections in the country. It features five artistically hand painted ceilings, faux marbling, and faux wood graining throughout. Catering is available from an assortment of area chefs and banquet specialist. The house has been declared a National Historic Landmark and is open daily to the public.
Location:
Post Office Box 950, 2646 Hwy. 44, Garyville Louisiana 70051
Telephone
985-535-2341 Toll Free: 888-322-1756 Fax 985-535-5450
Other History nearby:
(New Orleans) Cabildo of the Louisiana State Museum
(Covington) Champagne Grocery
(Covington) Columbia Street Landing
(Morgan City) Cypress Manor/Mardi Gras Museum
(Destrehan) Destrehan Plantation
(New Orleans) Fort Pike State Historic Site
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01/10 Coming to The Garyville area
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival New Orleans LA April25 The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a/k/a Jazz Fest, is a 10-day cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople welcome 500,000 visitors each year. There are two main components: the Louisiana Heritage Fair and the Ev ening Concert Series. The Lousiana Heritage Fair is the signature feature of the Festival, showcasing unforgettable music on 12 stages, delicious Louisiana cuisine in two large food areas, and crafts artisans from the region and around the world demonstrating and selling their work.
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Breaux Bridge LA May3-5 The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival has become one of the largest gatherings of world famous Cajun, Zydeco and Swamp Pop musicians and plays host to over 30 bands on three stages during the three-day festival.
Gulfport Music Festival Gulfport MS May10-11 Huge weekend music festival featuring headliner entertainment, food booths, and more!
Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee Ville Platte LA June29-30 This festival, which translates into the "Smoked Meat Festival", has a World Championship Cookoff, culinary demos, Cajun smokehouse in action, and Cajun Heritage exhibitions. Thirty hours of non-stop music are also an attraction of the festival.
Cracklin Festival Port Barre LA November8 This festival is held in November in Port Barre. Four days of fun include family entertainment, Cajun and Country music, food, cooking contests, arts and crafts, and a parade.
Pepper Festival St Martinville LA September14-15 This annual festival, usually taking place on the third Sunday of October, celebrates the pepper industry in Louisiana. Benefits kids, and attractions include Cajun food, bands, and a Poker Run. One day only. Call or write for dates and times.
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