Explore Baton Rouge: Things to Do at Rural Life Museum

The LSU Rural Life Museum is proud to present its 2025 theme,
"Women's Work: History Through Her Story."

This year-long exploration celebrates the impactful contributions of women to Louisiana’s history and culture, spanning traditional roles in the home, political movements, wartime efforts, activism, cultural heritage, and the workforce.

Programming will include the annual Ione E. Burden Symposium, performances, author talks, exhibitions, and hands-on demonstrations.

Through these events, we will shine a light on the resilience, artistry, and leadership of Louisiana women, offering a deeper understanding of how their work has shaped society, influenced change, and left a lasting legacy.

Powering the Past: Antique Engines Showcase

🗓 Saturday, July 26, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Engines spin, gears grind, and tools come alive at this one-day-only showcase of Louisiana’s mechanical heritage.

Powering the Past: Antique Engines Showcase features a collection of restored flywheel engines, classic tractors, rope-making machines, and sugar cane grinders—demonstrated by passionate collectors and restorers. Guests will experience the sounds, sights, and motion of the machinery that powered rural life for generations.

This event is included with regular museum admission.
🟣 Free for museum members

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