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01/07/2025

The Camellias, or “Rose of Winter” are in full bloom here in St. Francisville!

📍 Mary Pipes Butler Memorial Garden at the West Feliciana Parish Historical Society Museum

01/06/2025

The National Champion Bald Cypress Tree was the subject of a recent article in Garden and Gun Magazine! Read more about the largest tree east of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Don't forget to add it to your itinerary next time you Visit St. Francisville!

"But you know the champion when you see it, so massive that it rewrites your notion of what a tree can be."- Boyce Upholt

The Oyster Bar also got a shoutout in the article!

Friends of Cat Island

Along the banks of the Mississippi, a protected swamp shelters a champion cypress

01/06/2025

Chef Jaime will be greatly missed! His legacy will live on through his passion for the culinary arts that he brought to The St. Francisville Inn. Please join us in sending condolences to Chef Jaime’s family and the staff of The Inn 💔

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the tragic passing of our beloved Chef Jaime Hernandez. Jaime was a cherished member of the St.Francisville Inn family, and we are devastated by this tragic news. Please keep Chef Jaime’s loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this time. Rest in Peace [ November 12, 1974 - January 5, 2025 ]

01/03/2025

01/03/2025

Grab your friends and come spend the weekend here in St. Francisville!

01/02/2025

New year, same trivia night! Come on out!

01/02/2025

Happy New Year!

2025 is already shaping up to be a busy year here in St. Francisville! Below are just some of the great events that will be taking place in the first half of the year. We hope you can make it to any (if not all) of these events!

January 10- “Connections to Creativity” Opening Reception
January 25-January Pop-up Community Market
January 25- Ballapalooza at The Mallory
February 22-Krewe de Canines Mardi Gras Parade
March 8-Rouge Roubaix
March 9-Uncorked Food & Wine Showcase
March 22-Tunica Hills Music Festival & Jam Session
March 22- Dodgeball Tournament
April 6-Azalea Polo Classic
April 26-27- Angola Spring Rodeo

Recurring Events:
Saturdays-Big River Running Club
Thursday-Sunday- Live Music at Various Venues
Wednesday Nights- Bingo Night at the Oyster Bar
Every other Thursday Morning- St. Francisville Farmers Market
1st Thursday of the Month-Trivia with Padre at The Oyster Bar

📸: West Feliciana Historical Society

01/02/2025

We join in sending our condolences and prayers to the victims of this unspeakable tragedy. The people of New Orleans are resilient and we stand together with them through this time.

The Louisiana Office of Tourism is deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred in New Orleans this morning. We send our deepest condolences to all of the victims and their families, we stand in solidarity with the people of our great state. In Louisiana, our culture is one of community and resilience, this heartbreaking event reminds us of the importance of coming together to support one another.

01/01/2025

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12/30/2024

Are you excited for APC 2025?
WE SURE ARE!!
Sponsorship tables are selling fast!!

Our top tier sponsorships (Team, Royal, Mighty Mississippi, and Bayou Sara) include a table(s) in their package.

Purchase your sponsorship now to get the best viewing area!! Early bird gets the worm!!

Link in bio or visit azaleapoloclasdic.com

Thank you !!

12/30/2024

It’s not too late to solidify your plans to ring in the New Year here in St. Francisville! Book your dinner reservations at any of the area restaurants, then hop over to The Mallory to spend the rest of the night celebrating 2024 and ringing in 2025! 🥂

12/27/2024

✨Cheers to the New Year!🥂 Come celebrate at The Saint Bar and choose from our large selection of champagnes🍾 We are currently sold out for dinner NYE, but we are taking backup dinner reservations, call Larry to be put on the list! ☎️(225)506-6468

12/27/2024

Hitch a ride on the St. Francisville Trolly this weekend and see the town!

This is the last weekend of 2024 and there’s no better place to spend it! Pick up a Live Like a Local Passport and take advantage of the “End of Year” sales that local shops are offering. You can get your passport stamped and snag some great deals at the same time! The last day to participate in Live Like a Local is December 31st.

We can’t wait to see you!

12/24/2024

12/24/2024

We will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to spend time with our families. We will reopen for dinner at 5 PM on Thursday, December 26.

Still haven’t made plans for New Year’s Eve? Celebrate with us at ! Enjoy our special menu featuring prime rib with a rich Marchand de Vin sauce, chargrilled oysters with kimchi butter, and complimentary champagne and party favors to ring in the new year in style!

12/21/2024

12/20/2024

An Invitation to the Past at Audubon State Historic Site
We invite you and your students to visit the Oakley Plantation at Audubon State Historic Site. Within the park you will find a museum with a small gift shop, a nature trail, Oakley House Circa 1821, outbuildings, and a picnic shelters. The museum contains exhibits that reveal life at Oakley in the early 1800’s and tell the story of the Artist Naturalist John James Audubon when he lived at Oakley in 1821.

Audubon’s experience at Oakley Plantation helped shape his masterwork “ The Birds of North America” , and saw the beginnings of the conservation movement. Discover how life at Oakley Plantation and his interactions with all people there both Enslaved and Free shaped the creation of his art.

Currently we offer to school groups the Oakley House tour, a self guided tour of the grounds and one of two additional activities to choose from. Your choices are:

Life of the Enslaved- Students will see our smithy in action as we discuss the jobs those enslaved on a plantation carried out. At the original cabins we discover who the people were that lived here and what their lives were like, including how they helped Audubon create many of his bird pictures.

In the World of Nero- Discover the story of Audubon’s pet hawk and his life at Oakley House. We also find out the stories behind many of the prints Audubon did while he was here as well as try our hand at a nature craft.

How to Book
Please call the park to book a field trip at least four weeks prior to the time that you would like to visit the park with your students. Preregistered school groups are free. To preregister please call the park Monday-Sunday from 9 AM-5 PM at 1-225-635-3739.