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Welcome to the Kent Plantation House Website
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Kent House is a classic example of French colonial architecture. Standing on the original land grant from the King of Spain to Pierre Baillio II, it offers a glimpse of the French, Spanish and American cultures that have influenced Louisiana. All three flags fly over the entrance.
Built circa 1796 prior to the Louisiana Purchase. The house was built by Pierre Baillio II, whose family came from France. Pierre's father was an officer at Fort St. Jean Baptiste, in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
The plantation house is one of the oldest standing structures in the state of Louisiana. Together with its outbuildings, it preserves the homestead of a successful Creole family typical of a Louisiana colonial era working plantation.
Kent Plantation House preserves, interprets, and promotes its historic site to educate the public about the history and culture of central Louisiana between 1795 and 1855 |
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Upcoming Events
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Start Date/Time:
Saturday, September 15, 2012
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End Date/Time:
Saturday, September 15, 2012
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Recurring Event:
One time event
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Description:
1st Annual Le Tour de Bayou to benefit Kent plantation House. This event will feature several levels for cycling ,100,66, 25 ,mile ride as well as a 2 mile family fun ride, and a 5k run/walk all beginging and ending at Kent House. The $50 fee for the bike race and $25 for the 5k includes event t-shirt, dinner at Kent House Friday night the 14th, and the finish line party at Kent House after the event. Additional meals and t-shirts may be purchased by calling the Kent House office. Registration is now open on www.bikereg.com or you can come by the Kent House office M-F 9am-5pm. The family fun ride/walk ( 2 miles) is $15 per participant and also includes an event t-shirt for each registered participant. For more information please call the Kent House office at 318-487-5998
TEAM CHALLANGE!!
The team with the most registered participants will win a $500 donation to the charity/orginazation of their choice, so gather your friends, family, co workers and employees and come join the fun for a chance to help out your favorite local charity!
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Visitor Information
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Admission prices:
Adults - $8
Seniors (65 and above) - $7
Military, AAA Members - $7
Children ages 6 through 12 - $3
Children under 6: Free
Group Tours Available
Guided tours only
Open 9 am to 5 pm Monday - Saturday
Tours at 9, 10, & 11a.m. and 1, 2, & 3p.m.
3601 Bayou Rapides Road
Alexandria, Louisiana
Phone: 318-487-5998
Fax: 318-442-4154
Email admin@kenthouse.org
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