Join Us for Our Upcoming Events
Fall into History
Free First Sunday
Celebrate the start of the season with a day of music, history, and family fun this September at the Old Governor’s Mansion! Join us for Fall into History, a free event on Sunday, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., celebrating the arrival of autumn with great exhibits, live music, local cuisine, and activities for all ages. Guests are invited to tour the mansion with the museum’s docents and view rare artifacts showcased by the curator as part of the Free First Sunday initiative. This year’s event will also feature a special partnership with the West Baton Rouge Museum, LSU Special Collections, and the African American Museum, which will be displaying items from their exhibit, making Fall into History a unique opportunity to experience the rich culture and shared history of our region.
Music at the Mansion:
American Trumpet Songs
Join us on Friday, September 11th at 5:30 pm at the Louisiana Old Governor's Mansion for a stirring evening of American music honoring the U.S. Semiquincentennial. David Perkins, Trumpet joins acclaimed pianist Kristin Scioneaux for a program spanning powerful and poignant American works; from Hailstork's Variations for Trumpet and Ewazen's moving In Memoriam, September 11, 2001, to John Williams' With Malice Toward None, Jennifer Higdon's Trumpet Songs, and a beloved arrangement of Over the Rainbow. This heartfelt program, presented on the anniversary of September 11th, blends reflection, resilience, and the beauty of American musical voices across generations. Admission is free, parking is free - bring your family and friends for an unforgettable evening of music and remembrance. We can't wait to see you there!
Jay Dardenne Lecture Series
Bayou Bijou: Movies Made in Louisiana
Jay Dardenne's presentation, "Bayou Bijou: Movies Made in Louisiana," takes a look at fifty movies filmed in Louisiana, some dating back more than a century and some made possible by tax credits available for the past three decades. Join the Old Governor's Mansion for this look at the state's film history.
Dardenne is a dedicated public servant whose extensive career includes serving as Louisiana's Commissioner of Administration, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Senator, and Baton Rouge Metro Councilman.