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28 Oct
10:00 AM
Until
01 Nov, 04:00 PM
4d 6h
19th Century Funeral Presentation at Rosedown
In recognition of Halloween, site staff will present a program to visitors touring the Rosedown Main House. During the 19th century funeral and mourning practices were very different than today and there were many superstitions associated with funerals and mourning customs that are not known today. During the week of October 28, site staff will discuss with touring visitors the funeral and mourning superstitions and practices of the 19th century. Also discussed will be myths and superstitions that were prevalent during the 19th century regarding death, funeral, and mourning practices.
Rosedown State Historic Site is located on La. Hwy. 10 in St. Francisville, 30 minutes north of Baton Rouge, off US Hwy. 61. The site is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Guided tours of the main house are provided on the hour, beginning at 10 a.m. with the final tour of the day at 4 p.m.
For more information call 888-376-1867 or 225-635-3110, or visit www.LaStateParks.com.
