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The LSU Rural Life Museum is proud to present its 2025 theme,
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Little Women – A Live Theatrical Reading
April 11, 2025 | 7:30 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Hosted by LSU Rural Life Museum in collaboration with Red Magnolia Theatre Company
In this imaginative adaptation, four actors in an attic retell Little Women, using found objects to recreate scenes of love, loss, and the warmth of the March family hearth. Experience Louisa May Alcott’s timeless story like never before!
An Old-Fashioned Easter Celebration
April 13, 2025 | 2:00 - 4:30 PM
Get ready for an egg-citing time at our Easter celebration! Hosted annually by the museum, this event promises a delightful experience for all ages, featuring cherished Louisiana Easter traditions.
Activities Include:
- Easter Bunny photos
- Egg dyeing
- Paquing
- Petting Zoo
- Races
- Egg hunts & more!
Egg Hunt Times:
2-5 yrs: 3 PM
6-8 yrs: 3:30 PM
9-12 yrs: 4:00 PM
Ticket Information:
$8 per person, ages 3 & under FREE
Gather your family and hop on over for a day filled with joy and Easter fun.
Don't miss out—reserve your tickets today!
See you there!
An Evening at Windrush
Friday, April 25, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Windrush Gardens | LSU Rural Life Museum
Step into a night of Southern elegance at An Evening at Windrush! Stroll through the enchanting Windrush Gardens as the sun sets, sip on handcrafted cocktails, and indulge in an exquisite Southern supper by White Oak Estates. Enjoy live music and the magic of an unforgettable evening—all while supporting the Friends of LSU Rural Life Museum.
🎟 Tickets: $175
🌟 Event Sponsorships: $1,000 (includes 2 tickets & recognition)
🌟 Table Sponsorships: $2,500 (includes up to 10 tickets, a reserved table & event recognition)
Secure your spot today! 👉 PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
For sponsorships, please contact us at (225) 765-2437 or rlm@lsu.edu.
Author Talk:
Katy Simpson Smith on We Have Raised All of You: Motherhood in the South, 1750-1835
May 15, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Admission: Free and open to the public, includes access to the Women's Work Exhibit
Join us for an engaging author talk with Katy Simpson Smith, acclaimed historian and novelist, as she discusses her book We Have Raised All of You: Motherhood in the South, 1750-1835. Through extensive historical research, Smith explores the experiences of mothers—enslaved and free, Native and immigrant—who shaped the early South in profound ways.
A Mississippi native, Smith holds a PhD in history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MFA from the Bennington Writing Seminars. She is the author of several celebrated novels, including The Story of Land and Sea, Free Men, The Everlasting, and The Weeds, and her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Paris Review, The Los Angeles Review of Books, Oxford American, Granta, and more. She currently resides in New Orleans.
Apprentice Program Summer Camp 2025
June 2-6, 2025 | 8 AM-12:30 PM
Experience a week like no other as we transport campers back in time to the enchanting world of 19th-century Louisiana! Our immersive summer day camp offers a hands-on exploration of traditional trades and skills, led by expert artisans.
From blacksmithing to candle-making, quill pen calligraphy to weaving and woodworking, each day brings new adventures and discoveries. Campers will learn valuable skills while uncovering the fascinating stories of our rural heritage.
Ages: 4th-8th graders for the 2025-2026 school year
Camp Cost: $150 per camper
Secure your spot today by registering at the link below and embark on a journey through time with us!
