DISPENSING A WARMER WELCOME NOW
THAN WHEN P.T.BARNUM CAME TO CALL
By Anne Butler
That great American showman Phineas Taylor Barnum had an exuberant career exhibiting freaks and frauds, Fee-Gee Mermaids and Siamese twins, giants and midgets and everything in between, in various museums and theatrical settings until fairly late in his life he founded what would become the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus. His original, outrageous autobiography, The Life of P.T. Barnum written by Himself, was published in 1855 and gives an amusing account of his troupe’s visit to St. Francisville, Louisiana, in 1838. |
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How was White Linen Night? |
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On Saturday August 23rd, St. Francisville celebrated its first White Linen Night. Not knowing what to expect from the evening our friends came up from New Orleans to spend the night and partake in this event. We hopped on the trolley in front of the Inn and rode the route to the end of the line by the courthouse. We wanted to start |
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Welcome to The Wine Parlor |
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The Wine Parlor is premier wine and beer bar of St. Francisville. Located in the mainhouse of the St. Francisville Inn (Wolf-Schlesinger House circa 1880) offering offering a large selection from around the world. The Wine Parlor is dedicated to finding the highest quality wines from around the world. Owners Laurie and Patrick Walsh are dedicated in finding some of the highest quality wines from around the world while keeping prices reasonable. Visit the Wine Parlor for that special glass of wine before dining at one of the local restaurants, take a break from shopping the local stores or spend a night out with friends. Our wine is also available by the bottle to bring home or a party. |
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