Camps begin during the week of June 11. During the month of May, BREC's Magnolia Mound Plantation will be dressed for a French Creole wedding. The house will reflect decorations and wedding customs from the early 1800s. From now until Friday, May 18, in celebration of National Preservation Week, special theme tours will be available by request. May. School tours include a tour of the historic house and open-hearth kitchen, where costumed cooks prepare foods typical of the period.
Students participate in hands-on cooking and craft activities.
This is hands-on learning for ages 6 and up. Receptions Entertain your group at Magnolia Mound. We cater to groups for luncheons, teas and dinners, while also offering candlelight tours for groups of 20 to 45. We will be glad to work with large convention groups in designing a tour and use of the grounds, with special demonstrations and activities. Magnolia Mound Plantation needs enthusiastic volunteers who can bring Louisiana's Creole history to life for visitors and ensure its preservation for future generations.