The Foundation for Historical Louisiana will offer free admission to the Old Governor's Mansion in recognition of Louisiana's Inauguration Day on Monday, January 14 from 1-4 p.m.
The FHL board of directors, staff, and volunteer tour guides are opening the Mansion on a day when it is normally closed as a salute to the State’s new Governor Bobby Jindal, his administration, and guests to the city.
The public is invited to tour the 20,000 square foot historic house in the afternoon, from 1 to 4 p.m., with assistance of knowledgeable Mansion docents as tour guides. Often called “Louisiana’s White House” the Mansion was home to nine governor's and their families from 1930 to 1963: Huey P. Long, Alvin O. King, O. K. Allen, Richard Leche, James A. Noe, Earl K. Long, Sam Houston Jones, Robert Kennon, and Jimmie Davis.
Visitors will see the first and second floors and will enjoy the White House similarities such as the East Room, Oval Room, and Rose Garden. The Old Governor's Mansion was originally constructed by Governor Huey Long in 1930 (rumored to be inspired by the White House etching on the back of a $20 bill) and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The mansion is located at 502 North Boulevard in downtown Baton Rouge. Free parking is provided immediately in front of the museum on the boulevard. For more information, go to www.oldgovernorsmansion.org or call 225.387.2464.
The January program features guest speaker Dennis Ring, Ph.D., LSU professor of Agriculture representative at the Louis Caffey Termite Training Center. The program will be held on Tuesday, January 22, at 6 p.m. at the Old Governor's Mansion, and will focus on information on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of structural and household insects with an emphasis on termites and the Formosan subterranean termite. Dr. Ring will also give an overview of the IPM French Quarter Program, called Operation Full Stop, and provide information on the evaluation of Louisiana's tree treating program for termites, termite contract information and protections, how to assess and evaluate an older structure for termites, and the types of termites.
The meeting is free for FHL members and $10 for non-members. The Old Governor's Mansion at 502 North Boulevard. Refreshments will be provided. Call 387-2464 for information.
Special guest Susan Neuman of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Lagniappe Tours, the travel arm of the Foundation for Historical Louisiana, is now taking reservations for its annual Mardi Gras trip to New Orleans on Tuesday, February 5, 2008. What an easy and fun way to experience the big day in the Crescent City.
This beloved traditional LT trip includes reserved seating at Lafayette Square near Gallier Hall for the Zulu and Rex Parades, close enough to witness the Royal Toasts. Following the parades, a delicious luncheon buffet will be served in the Crystal Room of the historic Le Pavillon Hotel, two blocks from the grandstands. You will have access to the hotel throughout the day as well.
Luxury motorcoaches will leave from the Mall of Louisiana at 7:30 a.m. and return at approximately 6:30 p.m. Lagniappe Tours Guides will lead you to the parade route, entertain you with narrative during the drive, and bring you home filled with memories and experiences.
Reserved bleacher seat tickets, transportation, tour guides and afternoon lunch are all included. Cost for Foundation members is $115 and nonmembers $125. Get your reservations in early, our coaches fill up fast.
Call Barbara Somner at Lagniappe Tours 225-387-2464, ext. 17.
Thursday February 14, 2008
Appetizers & Cocktails Served 6:00 – 7:00
Seated Dinner 7:00- 9:00
$100 per person call Claire Trahan 225-387-2464 to make reservations
Seating Limited
Live jazz and piano accompaniment throughout the evening
Soup or Salad:
Shrimp & Corn Bisque
Spinach Feta Salad with Toasted Walnuts
(Balsamic Vinaigrette or Peppercorn Feta Dressing)
One Choice of Entrée:
Beef Wellington (Tenderloin w/Madeira sauce in puff pastry)
Seafood Stuffed Trout
Italian Stuffed Chicken Breast
Seafood Stuffed Chicken Breast
Vegetarian Baked Ziti (Penne Pasta w/Alfredo & Grilled Vegetables)
Sides served with all Entrees
Parmesan Garlic Smashed Potatoes & Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables
Dessert:
New York Style Cheesecake w/Strawberry Topping, Praline Bread Pudding
Vendors For The Evening:
Courtlands Catering
Unique and Creative Elegance
11690 Florida Blvd. Suite D
Baton Rouge, La. 70815
(225) 272-9882 Fax (225) 275- 9862
The Big Easy Groovers
Roderick Paulin
Jazz Band
(225)791-8820
THEBIGEASYGROOVERS@YAHOO.COM
“BUCKY’S LIFE AND WORK: LESSONS FROM A LOSS”
Michael Desmond, Ph.D., architectural historian with the LSU School of Architecture, will share his insights on R. Buckminster Fuller and the recently demolished Union Tank Car Dome in north Baton Rouge.
Fuller, known for his 5 to 6 hour public lectures, was one of the most inventive personalities of the 20th century. His ideas and inventions range across many fields, from physics and mathematics through material science to architecture and construction.
This one hour presentation, will be filled with the bright spots of Bucky’s life and ideas, including an introduction to the specifics of geodesic geometry as it applies to the Baton Rouge dome. We will also look at other such structures in existence. As the now lost Union Tank Car dome was among the world’s largest and most elegant, the lecture will invite a lively discussion of this remarkable structure and the people that made it possible.
Enjoy wines and cheeses compliments of Calanadro’s Select Cellars at this event!
The lecture begins at 6 p.m. and is free to Foundation for Historical Louisiana members and $10 for non-members. The Old Governor's Mansion is located at 502 North Boulevard in Baton Rouge.
Call 387-2464 or go to fhl.org for more information on FHL preservation activities.
The Foundation for Historical Louisiana will “bring back to life” notable Baton Rougeans to tell their intriguing life stories in the popular Magnolia’s Memories V. Performances are scheduled in Historic Magnolia Cemetery on Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8, 2008. The outdoor drama vignettes are set in the candle lighted cemetery, located on Florida Boulevard and North 19th streets in Baton Rouge. The drama is based on narratives from diaries, military logs, history books, and local legend.
Magnolia’s Memories V is a heritage program sponsored by the Foundation, with a portion of the proceeds dedicated to the historic cemetery. Tickets are $25 for members and $35 for non-members.
“The Perkins Road Overpass Neighbohood”
Presented by Dr. Darius Spieth of LSU
6:00 pm Tuesday, March 25th at The Old Governor's Mansion.
Sponsored by the Foundation for Historical Louisiana
Free for Members $10 for non-members, but we invite you to join and enjoy benefits all year long.
The Foundation for Historical Louisiana (FHL) will dedicate its monthly educational lecture on "The Green Movement and Historic Preservation" on Thursday, April 10.
The FHL Preservation Salon lecture will be presented by Marvin "Buddy" Ragland, Jr. Architect, AIA, Coleman Partners, LLC.. Ragland managed the recent renovation of the historic Heidelberg Hotel, now the Hilton Baton Rouge Capital Center.
The lecture is free to FHL members and $10 for guests. It is scheduled in the East Room of the Old Governor's Mansion. Refreshments will be served, compliments of Calandro's. The public is invited to attend. The Old Governor's Mansion is located at 502 North Boulevard. Free parking is available.
For more information, call 387-2464.
Lagniappe Tours, the travel arm of the Foundation for Historical Louisiana, is now taking reservations for New Orleans French Quarter Festival on Saturday, April 12, 2008. The Festival promotes the Vieux Carre and the City of New Orleans through high quality special events and activities that showcase the culture and heritage of this unique city.
Fifteen stages throughout the French Quarter will feature musical performances by such artists as Charmaine Neville, Dukes of Dixieland, Ronnie Kole, Jimmy LaRocca, Steve Pistorius and many, many others.
More than 50 food vendors from prominent New Orleans restaurants will feature specialty items for purchasing.
Motorcoaches will leave Mall of Louisiana at 8:30 a.m. for a 10:00 arrival in the Quarter near Jackson Square. The buses will depart at 6:00 p.m. for the return to Baton Rouge. Cost for Foundation members is $70 and nonmembers $80. Get your reservations in early, coaches fill up fast. Call Lagniappe Tours at 225-387-2464, ext. 17.
Ten photographs taken by Matthew Schlenker of Baton Rouge and David Woods of Johnson City, Tennessee are on display in the East Room of the Old Governor’s Mansion. The photos will be on display Monday through Friday April 25 through May 6.
All photographs are for sale and a portion of the proceeds benefits the Foundation for Historical Louisiana.
David Woods display of Glicee Prints show Tabby’s Blues Box, Baton Rouge Legends, Phil Brady’s, Tabby’s Blues Box “Good Rock in to Night”, and Raful & Luther at Phil Brady’s. Each are priced at $525.
Matther Schlenker’s work includes The Neal Men, Big Luther Kent, Henry Gray, John Fred, and Tabby and Tab. Each is $100.
The Foundation is pleased to complement the Blues Festival with this exhibit. There is no admission charged for the exhibit, but you are cordially invited to take the historic house tour for a small fee when you visit.
May 7-10 Trust Partners Meeting
Historic Shushan Lakefront Airport in New Orleans will be the topic of the Foundation for Historical Louisiana’s (FHL) Heritage Lecture on Thursday, May 29, at Foundation headquarters.
The lecture features Vincent Caire, a preservationist, writer, and pilot, who will discuss its captivating history and show remarkable vintage photographs.
The event is scheduled to begin with a 6 p.m. reception hosted by Calandro's Select Cellars; the lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. The lecture will be held at the Old Governor’s Mansion, 502 North Boulevard, in Baton Rouge. The event is free to members of the Foundation for Historical Louisiana and $10 for guests. Foundation membership information is available here.
For those passionately interested in the history of Baton Rouge, LSU’s Mark Martin will share a part of early Baton Rouge from the new publication, Andrew D. Lytle’s Baton Rouge: Photographs, 1863-1910 by Mark E. Martin and Andrew D. Lytle. FHL members free, $10 guests.
Baton Rouge Uncorked™ is putting on a California White Wine tasting to benefit The Foundation for Historical Louisiana and Project: Save the Huey P. Long Fieldhouse. This event will take place at the Old Governor's Mansion (502 North Blvd, Downtown Baton Rouge) Thursday June 12th at 7-10:00pm.
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Thursday, June 19th beginning at 10:00 a.m. Preservation Summer School: Historic Tax Credits 101 in conjunction with the Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation. Sessions will include commercial andresidentalapplications. Both federal and state incentives will be covered. A preview of thenew Cultural Districts Incentives and Magnolia Neighborhoods Program will also be presented.
Saturday, June 21 Treasures Field Trip to Historic Shushan Lakefront Airport in New Orleans followed by group lunch at Ralph's in the Park. Luxury motorcoach. Special guests: Vincent Caire, preservationist and FHL Advisor on Shushan; Alton Davis, AIA, project restoration architect; and Elise Grenier, Art Conservator.
The Foundation for Historical Louisiana (FHL) announces its participation in the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln with a special lecture on Lincoln at the Old Governor’s Mansion in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, July 8th.
32nd Preservation Awards Banquet Honoring the 2008 Preservation Awards Recipients: Bill & Nancy Jensen, Sadie Roberts-Joseph, Veda Norfolk, Peggy Hunt, & Sylvia Duke. Plus announcement of the Volunteer of the Year Award.
Master of Ceremonies Leo Honeycutt
Thursday Evening, July 24, 2008
The City Club
355 North Boulevard
Valet Parking
Please RSVP by Monday, July 21, by 12 noon by telephone or reservation check. The Foundation for Historical Louisiana (225) 387-2464 ext.10
(will also take place in another venue)