The sights, sounds and all the 19th century trimmings of Christmas time in the country come alive during the annual silver jewellery LSU Rural Life Museum’s “A Rural Life Christmas” on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Guest can relive memories of an old-fashioned Christmas, while experiencing seasonal activities that are traditional to south Louisiana. Smell the freshly cut greenery and what’s cooking in the period open-hearth kitchen. Candlelight and cypress wreaths will adorn each building to add to the old-fashioned Louisiana Christmas atmosphere.
Costumed re-enactors and artisans will perform various activities including candle making, soap making tiffany bracelets by Julia Hooker, blacksmithing by Karl Nettles, rosary crafting by Elaine Bourque, textiles by Linda Hall, doll making by Monique Metrailer and much more.
Nineteenth century yard games and storytelling by local professionals will continue throughout the day. Wagon rides will be offered for everyone to enjoy. The day’s festivities will conclude with a traditional bonfire, as it lights the way for Papa Noel’s annual visit with the kids.
For Christmas shopping, the museum’s gift shop will feature an assortment of traditional, handcrafted Louisiana pieces. This year, tickets to the annual Zapp’s Beerfest will be made available for purchase to go into those Christmas stockings.
Jambalaya and gumbo dinners will be available for purchase and hot apple cider will be served to visitors. Tickets tiffany cufflinks may be purchased on the day of the event. Admission is $7 per person, and children 10 years old and younger are admitted for free.
The event will be held at the Rural Life Museum at 4650 Essen Lane in Baton Rouge. For information, call 225-765-2437.For more information please contact: Sarabjit Jagirdar, Email:- htsyndication@hindustantimes.com.
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY RURAL LIFE MUSEUM TO HOST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
The sights, sounds and all the 19th century trimmings of Christmas time in the country come alive during the annual silver jewellery LSU Rural Life Museum’s “A Rural Life Christmas” on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Guest can relive memories of an old-fashioned Christmas, while experiencing seasonal activities that are traditional to south Louisiana. Smell the freshly cut greenery and what’s cooking in the period open-hearth kitchen. Candlelight and cypress wreaths will adorn each building to add to the old-fashioned Louisiana Christmas atmosphere.
Costumed re-enactors and artisans will perform various activities including candle making, soap making tiffany bracelets by Julia Hooker, blacksmithing by Karl Nettles, rosary crafting by Elaine Bourque, textiles by Linda Hall, doll making by Monique Metrailer and much more.
Nineteenth century yard games and storytelling by local professionals will continue throughout the day. Wagon rides will be offered for everyone to enjoy. The day’s festivities will conclude with a traditional bonfire, as it lights the way for Papa Noel’s annual visit with the kids.
For Christmas shopping, the museum’s gift shop will feature an assortment of traditional, handcrafted Louisiana pieces. This year, tickets to the annual Zapp’s Beerfest will be made available for purchase to go into those Christmas stockings.
Jambalaya and gumbo dinners will be available for purchase and hot apple cider will be served to visitors. Tickets tiffany cufflinks may be purchased on the day of the event. Admission is $7 per person, and children 10 years old and younger are admitted for free.
The event will be held at the Rural Life Museum at 4650 Essen Lane in Baton Rouge. For information, call 225-765-2437.For more information please contact: Sarabjit Jagirdar, Email:- htsyndication@hindustantimes.com.