INCLUDED WITH YOUR VOYAGE
St. Francisville, Louisiana
HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOUR Remember! Your vacation, your choices. Visit as many or few of the included attractions in St. Francisville listed below at no cost. The town may be “two miles long and two yards wide” but it sure has a plenty to offer!
ROYAL STREET
Take a stroll down historic Royal Street to visit any of the shops or just to admire the beautiful trees and homes. Or stop into Grandmother’s Buttons – a unique boutique that offers jewelry made out of 100-year-old buttons. Inside the store, you can visit the button museum to learn the history of the business and the inspirations of the art.
OLD MARKET HALL
The structure was built in 1819 and has a beautiful open layout. The building is now used as a market center for the town’s local artisans and craftsmen to showcase their products and host their small businesses. Every day is different, you may see anything from jewelry and makeup, scarves and dresses, or snacks and produce!
WEST FELICIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
This museum is dedicated to the history, people, and architectures of West Feliciana Parish. Built in 1896 and inside a former hardware store, the Historical Society Museum displays many artifacts, photos, costumes, and articles all portraying the history of St. Francisville. Just across the street, you can stop in one of the fine boutiques and shops!
GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Built in 1860 and rebuilt in 1893 after the Union caused heavy damage in 1863, Grace Episcopal Church stands tall in St. Francisville. Enjoy a selfguided tour of the church and the grounds and make sure to check out the organ located inside – it dates all the way back to 1860! The church is one of the state’s oldest Protestant churches that still stands today.
MYRTLES PLANTATION
The exquisite Myrtles Plantation is an embodiment of the historic South. Boasting a 125-foot veranda, ornamental ironwork, hand painted stained glass, and other elegant features, the mansion stands in an original state of grandeur similar to the centuries-old live oak trees that encompass it. The gorgeous property inspires immediate feelings of peace. Still, many believe the famous plantation to be haunted. The mystery surrounding the Legend of Chloe has garnered national attention due to a series of photographs that display a translucent figure on the property and subsequent paranormal investigations.
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