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In September of 1810, declaring independence from Spain,
Fulwar Skipwith and Philemon Thomas led 70 men from St. Francisville to
Baton Rouge. After this West Florida Rebellion, the men captured the fort
and claimed Baton Rouge as the capital of an independent West Florida
Republic. They petitioned President James Madison to annex the area, but he
has already dispatched Claiborne to take possession of it. On December 22, 1810, Governor Claiborne issued advanced
ordinances that divided the County of Feliciana into six parishes: the
Parish of Feliciana, the Parish of East Baton Rouge, the Parish of St.
Helena, the Parish of St. Tammany, the Parish of Biloxi and the Parish of
Pascagoula. The ordinances were formally confirmed and made binding through
the Legislative Council of the Territory of Orleans Act 28 of 1811. This
formally made Baton Rouge a U.S. territory.
This year, East Baton Rouge Parish celebrates its 200th Anniversary. Come celebrate
with us at these following events:
Skating on the River
July 2nd - July 18th
Baton Rouge River Center
Skating on the River
Cool off with Hot Summer Fun, "Skating on the River!"
Discover Downtown Adventure Special
$18. includes skate rental, 90 minutes skating session, a Coke & admission
vouchers to the USS Kidd
and the Louisiana Art and Science Museum
or,
Regular Admission
$12 for Adults and $10 for Kids, includes skate rental, 90 minutes skating session, & a Coke
For more information call 389-3030 or visit
www.brrivercenter.com
The Sounds of Summer Concert Series
June 4th – July 23rd
Galvez Plaza, Third Street and North Boulevard
Fridays from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
http://www.artsbr.org
The Sounds of Summer music series is a highlight of a host of quality arts
culture, entertainment opportunities and free music concerts.
Friday, July 9th - Eric Lindell (Poetic Soul / N. O. Funk)
Friday, July 16th - After 8 (R & B / Funk)
Friday, July 23rd - Marcia Ball (Southern Boogie)
Discover Baton Rouge Days
Sunday,
June 6th and Saturday, July 10th
Lafayette Park, Lafayette Street and North Boulevard
12 noon – 3 p.m.
http://www.artsbr.org
Discover Baton Rouge Days include free admission to downtown museums,
activities in the Manship Theatre and free music concerts.
Discover Baton Rouge Days Concerts
12 noon - 3 p.m., Lafayette Park
Saturday, July 10th - 484 South (Southern Rock)
Pennington Balloon Festival
August 6th – 8th
Pennington Biomedical Center
6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
http://www.laballooning.com
The 200th Celebration will culminate with the Louisiana Balloon Festival in
August. The Mayor, Metro Council and The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge
will provide special music presentations at the Louisiana Balloon Festival
on Friday and Saturday.
200th Anniversary Hotel Packages
Belle
of Baton Rouge Hotel
$99. rate and complimentary breakfast for two, 1-800-266-2692;
Supreme Inn and Suites, Metropolitan Airport
Single or double rooms for $55.95, 225 356-6500;
Days Inn and Suites Baton Rouge
Single or double room for $59.99, 1-800-329-7466
For more special promotional rates information
www.visitbatonrouge.com
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