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St. Francisville
included hop-on hop-off Tour St. Francisville, LA
H i s t o r i c R o ya l S t r e e t Take a stroll down Royal Street at 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 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. The store is located inside of a former historic bank lobby with 16-foot ceilings and a bank vault. Even if jewelry is not in your plans – the architecture is beautiful. This street also features some of the most historic antebellum homes in America! Suggested Visit: 30 - 45 minutes
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O ld Market Hall & Artisans The structure was built in 1819 and has a beautiful open layout. The building is now used as a market center for the towns’ 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! Suggested Visit: 15 - 30 minutes
West Feliciana Historical Society Museum This museum is dedicated to the history, people, and architectures of West Feliciana Parish. Inside a former hardware store, built in 1896, 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! Suggested Visit: 30 minutes - 1 hour
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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 self-guided 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. Suggested Visit: 15 - 30 minutes
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T h e M o st Pow er fu l Exc u rs i o n o n t h e M i ss i ss i p p i r i v er Prepare to explore the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, a maximum-security prison, focused on spiritual reform. Once one of America’s most violent prisons, the Angola of today will completely transform your previous perceptions of prisons and inmates. This truly eye-opening and enlightening experience is sure to leave an impact!
Step off the River Coach for an exclusive tour of Angola’s first and most famous cell block, the Red Hat Cell Block. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the penitentiary’s first cell block was home to the escape artist Charlie Frazer and was the site of eleven executions by electric chair. Hear stories of the prison’s dark past before its unbelievable transformation. V i s i t A d e at h r o w c e l l b l o c k E x p l o r e t h e fa r m l a n d s As we ride through the facility, see the crop fields, which are prisoner maintained and are harvested to feed the inmates. Arrive at the penitentiary’s largest chapel where you will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear enlightening stories from current inmates. Learn about their journey and transformation into the inspirational and well-rounded people they are today. I n D e p t h C o n v e r s at i o n w i t h a p r i s o n i n m at e
A n g o l a p e n i t e n t i a ry M u s e u m After the inmate presentation enjoy some free time on your own in the museum or gift shop!
