Jackson Antiques

For almost 50 years, the Jackson Assembly has sponsored the annual Jackson Assembly Antiques Show and Sale. This year’s show will be held on March 22, 23, and 24th, in the picturesque little town of Jackson, Louisiana. The Assembly invites visitors to browse through fine antiques and incredibly varied collectibles assembled by select dealers from seven states, all fittingly displayed in two historic buildings salvaged with proceeds from past shows.
Preservationists and history buffs will enjoy a self guided tour of the Historic District and visiting the interiors of three historic churches and the original 1816 Courthouse of the Felicianas. The exteriors of many Greek Revival structures can be viewed from the sidewalk.
After enjoying fascinating exhibits filling the vintage buildings, visitors can feast on homemade soups and steaming seafood gumbo, sandwiches and delectable desserts prepared by Feliciana’s finest cooks served in the 1835 McKowen Store’s basement.
An art exhibit and sale by regional artists will be held all three days in the McKowen Store, next door to the Antiques Show.
As a special treat, Centenary State Historic Site, two blocks from the Antiques Festival, visitors may tour the two story columned 1837 West Wing dormitory and a restored professor’s cottage which hold historic exhibits and period furnishings. Visitors will be among the first to view a fascinating new video presentation featuring the history of Centenary College. Tours will be each day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$10 admission includes the Antiques Show, Art Show, Tour of Centenary Historic Site, good for all three days.
For more information contact: The Jackson Assembly,
P.O. Box 494, Jackson, LA 70748,
www.felicianatourism.org
The Jackson Assembly is a non-profit volunteer organization founded in 1962.
Proceeds fund historic preservation projects.