Calendar of Events
Stay connected with upcoming programs, special events, and community gatherings at Magnolia Mound Museum. Explore opportunities to engage with history through lectures, workshops, and seasonal celebrations.
First Free Sunday
Sunday September, 2026 - 1 to 4p.m.
Working Landscapes: Gardens, Fields, and Swamps
Join us to explore how people in the past worked with the land and used natural resources in creative and practical ways.
Featured Learning Stations:
Cash Crop Table – Learn about crops such as cotton, indigo, and sugar, and discover how they were grown, processed, and used. Visitors can also try their hand at drop spinning to transform fiber into thread.
Fur Table – Explore the back swamp landscapes of Louisiana plantations and learn about the regional fur trade. Test your knowledge with a hands-on “Animal Guess Who?” activity featuring real furs and pelts.
Kitchen Garden Table – Discover the herbs, vegetables, and other plants commonly grown in household gardens for cooking, medicine, and everyday survival. Try out a few garden-themed sorting games.
Together, these stations present a fuller picture of plantation life—one that moves beyond the main house to explore the interconnected systems of labor, environment, and survival that shaped daily life.
First Free Sunday - Pumpkin Event
Sunday October 4, 2026 - 1 to 4PM
Join us to find your perfect pumpkin! The Friends of Magnolia Mound, in partnership with the East Baton Rouge Master Gardener volunteers, will offer a selection of Magnolia Mound-grown pumpkins for purchase. Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon with special children’s activities while exploring the grounds of this historic site.
Special Event
October 21, 2026
October 29, 2026
Program to be announced
First Free Sunday
Sunday November 1, 2026 - 1 to 4PM
From Fire to Table: Early Louisiana Foodways
Join us for a presentation and cooking demonstrations exploring early Louisiana food traditions. Learn how Indigenous, African, French, Spanish, and Caribbean cultures shaped local cuisine, and see simple, traditional dishes prepared using historic techniques in the open-hearth kitchen. Discover the stories, flavors, and shared heritage behind the foods that still bring communities together today.
Special Event: Creole Christmas
Sunday December 13, 2026 - 12 to 4PM
Program to be announced