Don't miss it: Summer events are blasting off in Livingston Parish. Several 4th of July festivities were met with sunny skies and brilliant fireworks. If you weren't able to be there, you missed a good time.
The town of Walker celebrates their 100 birthday with events planned for July 9, 10 and 11. The centennial events will be held at Walker High and Westside Jr. High. Come enjoy Livingston Parish fun and learn a little history |
with a parade on Thursday evening and an exhibit of memorabilia inside Walker High School. Carnival and entertainment will be set up outside the school. There will also be a continuously playing video recording of a conversation between Walker seniors held on Wednesday at the Town Hall.
Livingston Parish libraries are also offering a variety of exhibits through the month of July. There's a Star Wars Collection exhibited at the
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Albany-Springfield Branch Library, a quilt exhibit at the Denham Springs/Walker Library.
Music is all around this month too. Livingston Parish Country & Gospel Jubilee presents the Fabulous 50s on July 18. You don't want to miss Doug Gabriel from Branson. His show will be at Suma Center July 17 & 18.
Pack your bags and get ready for fun - it's going on in Livingston Parish!
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Easy as 1, 2, 3.
The Livingston Parish CVB wants to help you make the most of your visit to our area. Whether you're coming for one day or more, we've got top notch ideas to make your stay more enjoyable.
We've added a link to the front page of our web site with information on itineraries for short or long stays.
For example, if you're going to be in town for just one day, you definitely don't want to miss the Antique District. Jam packed with fun shopping areas, every member of your party will be entertained.
For a two day visit, we suggest getting up close and personal with the natural beauty found at Tickfaw State park. It's fun to rent a canoe and meander through the cypress and wildlife areas.
These are just a few suggestions - for more click here.
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What does paradise mean to you? Is it a quiet stroll through nature or roaring down a river? Shopping, historical areas or sightseeing? Livingston Parish is right in the middle of all this and more.
But one of the best aspects of visiting Livingston Parish is your peace of mind. We're not a high crime area. When visiting, you can rest assured knowing you and your family are in a safe environment.
We're looking forward to the future growth of Livingston Parish. New restaurants and entertainment venues are popping up all over.
Suma Crossing recently celebrated it's grand opening with Branson style music. We hope the crowds will continue to come and enjoy this new venue.
Overall, Livingston Parish's future is so bright, we need to wear shades!
Eric
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OLD CITY HALL: Livingston Parish is home to the recently restored Old City Hall located in Denham Springs.
In the 1930s, the Works Progress Administration constructed the building, which served numerous governmental purposes, until the last officials moved out and padlocked it in the 1980s.
The stately building then gradually fell into disrepair and became the target of vandals. The building represents a “coming of age” for Denham Springs, according to a U.S. Department of the Interior report recommending the structure for eventual inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. A combination of private donations and public money was used in the restoration.
Drop by to experience the courtroom and jail cells from 1930. It's located at 115 Mattie St., Denham Springs, LA.
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JULY
1-31st: Star Wars, collections of Michael and Evan Folks, on exhibit the month of July at the Albany-Springfield Branch Library. For more information, call 225-567-1441.
Location: Albany-Springfield Branch Library, 26941 La. Hwy. 43
www.livingston.lib.la.us
1-31st: Heritage Piecemakers Quilts are on exhibit the month of July. For more information, call 225-665-8118
Location: Denham Springs/Walker Branch Library, 8101 U.S. Hwy. 190, DS.
www.livingston.lib.la.us
1-31st: Come see the art of Livingston Parish children. This exhibit will be through the month of July at South Branch Library, 23477 La. Hwy. 444 between French Settlement and Killian. For more information, contact 225-698-3015.
Location: 23477 La. Hwy. 444 between French Settlement and Killian
www.livingston.lib.la.us
9, 10 & 11th: Walker's 100th Birthday Celebration. Join the Centennial Fun
Events will be held at Walker High and Westside Jr. High.
Please bring a lawn chair for all live entertainment
For more inf: contact Walker Town Hall @ 225-665-4356 or walker100@walker-la.gov
12th: Summer Concerts -The City of Denham Springs in partnership with P.R.E.A.C.H. and the Arts Council of Livingston Parish is pleased to announce concerts for the month of June & July on Sundays from 3:pm-5:pm The concerts will be held on Mattie Street in front of the Old City Hall.
For more info: contact Alexis Anderson at 225-791-3940 or email preachisliteracy@hotmail.com
Kathy C.O. and Thrive
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JULY
17 & 18th: Paco Swain Promotions Presents:Incredible Talent 7 time winner Male Vocalist in Branson. Come join Doug Gabriel from Branson Friday July 17 & Saturday July 18, 2009
Suma Hill Conference Center I-12 Exit 19 Satsuma LA
Order tickets 225-664-6777 or online: www.pacoswainpromotions.com
18th: Livingston Parish Country & Gospel Jubilee Country / Gospel / Bluegrass Music presents The Fabulous 50s
Location: Hwy 190, Walker, Louisiana www.myspace.com/livingstonjubilee
20th: Legends of Country Music Show
Livingston Parish Country & Gospel Jubilee - Hwy 190, Walker, Louisiana
www.myspace.com/livingstonjubilee
19th: The City of Denham Springs in partnership with P.R.E.A.C.H. and the Arts Council of Livingston Parish is pleased to announce concerts for the months of June & July on Sundays from 3:pm-5:pm
The concerts will be held on Mattie Street in front of the Old City Hall
For more info: contact Alexis Anderson at 225-791-3940 or email preachisliteracy@hotmail.com
Sound Image and Onion Loaf
26th: The City of Denham Springs in partnership with P.R.E.A.C.H. and the Arts Council of Livingston Parish is pleased to announce Concerts for the months June & July on Sundays from 3:pm-5:pm The concerts will be held on Mattie Street in front of the Old City Hall.
For more info: contact Alexis Anderson at 225-791-3940 or email preachisliteracy@hotmail.com
Ramsey Leigh
FARMER'S MARKETS:
Homegrown fruits and vegetables. Delicious homemade foods and crafts.
7 am to 12 noon Saturdays
New Covenant Church parking lot on Florida Blvd., Denham Springs AND
Springfield, LA
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| DID YOU KNOW: Parish Trivia |
North or South: Which area of the parish was populated first? You may be surprised to learn it was the southern region of Livingston Parish.
Although Indian trading posts and hunters had been along the Amite and Natalbany Rivers since the mid-1700s, the first communities did not appear until late in the eighteenth century. These communities depended upon the rivers for transportation and focused on the swamp occupations and farming.
Springfield, on the Natalbany River, was settled some time before 1800 by Americans. French is rarely spoken in Springfield. Port Vincent, on the other hand, was French speaking, even though it absorbed many Germans, Spanish, and Canary Islanders. A group of Acadians arrived in French Settlement in 1810, but other ethnic groups also settled there. The northern half of Livingston was only sparsely settled until the mid-1880s.
Gates, a small community between Denham Springs and Port Vincent, saw the intermingling of the French Catholics and the "American" Protestants. Marriages between the Anglos and French were common from early on, so that most families include both Protestants and Catholics. The same mixture was true with the languages. Both French and English were spoken in homes, and many individuals were bilingual. Occasionally, a spouse would learn the other language after marriage.
During the late 1880s and early 1900s, logging was greatly expanded, and Livingston Parish enjoyed an economic boom. Towns such as Holden, Doyle, Livingston, and Walker began as logging camps. Reforestation was not attempted by the large companies, and the land was sold. In many cases the cleared plots became truck farms.
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