LSU Rural Life Museum

On Saturday we decided to check out the LSU Rural Life Museum. It is right off the interstate, in the heart of Baton Rouge, but you would never know it once you get inside. It is over 25 acres and full of Louisiana history! The Barn museum is loaded with interesting artifacts from the 19th century, although it is being expanded so some of the exhibits were jumbled together. I was really interested in the outdoor buildings. They had an entire complex of Plantation buildings and a wide array of rural architecture. The kitchen was my favorite building with its outdoor garden. But the school house and post office were neat too.The Kitchen

The School House

The Windrush Gardens are adjacent to the museum and were a welcome respite from the hot sun. It was nice to wander around them. I am obsessed with Spanish Moss and there was plenty for me to see.
We also came across a family of Canandian geese. Did you know they hiss like cats when you get too close to their babies? We didn't and it was pretty funny to hear.

This gives a visual to the saying "The Old Ball and Chain"