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Friends of the Old Benevolent Society
The Story of a Building
Since 2018, the West Feliciana Historical Society and members of the Order of Eastern Star have been working to preserve and restore the Old Benevolent Society building. The effort, which started with having the building listed on Louisiana’s Most Endangered Places List, has come a long way since then with a successful fundraiser, completion of a Historic American Buildings Survey and growing community support. The Old Benevolent Society Restoration (OBSR) Committee and the Historical Society are pleased to present the following documentary video, which summarizes the history and the restoration effort.
Produced by Mr. Kevin McQuarn with support from the West Feliciana Parish Schools Technology Department
To learn more about the Old Benevolent Society Restoration effort in St. Francisville, please contact Sara Wilson-Rogers at 225-937-3004 or email obsrestoration@gmail.com. To learn more about the Louisiana Most Endangered Places Program and List, visit https://www.lthp.org/properties/most-endangered/
Meet the Organizer
The Friends of the Old Benevolent Society was formed to preserve and restore the Benevolent Society building, which has stood on Ferdinand Street in St. Francisville's historic district since 1883. Help us to allow the next generation to connect to their roots, heritage and culture – a generation who envisions itself as part of the story of the African American people in West Feliciana Parish.
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