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Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum

Museum · East Baton Rouge Parish ·

Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum

Museum · East Baton Rouge Parish ·
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A deep dive into 18th–19th century Louisiana life with 32 historic buildings and living-history events. Frequently recommended by Southern Living as a must for understanding the region’s culture.

https://www.lsu.edu/rurallife/visit/hours-prices.php
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Historic plantation complex with 32 buildings, living history events

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CV6P+97, 4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Get directions

Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
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Historic plantation complex with 32 buildings, living history events

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CV6P+97, 4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Get directions

Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum by null
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