Experience Historic Washington, Louisiana
Join us for a remarkable weekend in Washington, Louisiana—Louisiana’s third-oldest settlement—celebrating the town’s storied past, architectural treasures, and ongoing preservation efforts.
From Friday, October 17 through Sunday, October 19, guests will enjoy a curated program of receptions, walking tours, and private house visits highlighting Washington’s National Historic District. Highlights include the newly restored Hotel Klaus (ca. 1870), the Jacob Bogard House (ca. 1837), the Nathaniel Offutt House (ca. 1840), and the Francois Marchand House and Eagle Hotel (ca. 1826). Saturday’s events feature a walking tour led by preservation advocate Hallie Coreil, with a picnic lunch at the storied Magnolia Ridge Plantation (ca. 1790/1832), followed by cocktails and dinner at the home of preservationist Beth James.
Sunday offers a tour of Serenity (ca. 1790) and a porch tour of mid-19th-century homes, concluding with a Dutch treat lunch at the historic Steamboat Warehouse Restaurant (ca. 1829).
Along the way, participants will hear from architect Stephen Ortego, AIA, and local leaders on the vital work of preservation and adaptive reuse in revitalizing Washington’s heritage.
This immersive weekend not only opens the doors to some of Louisiana’s most historically and architecturally significant properties but also celebrates the dedicated individuals ensuring their survival for generations to come.
Itinerary
5:00 pm - Welcome Reception: Heavy hors d'oeuvres & cash bar at historic
Hotel Klaus (ca. 1870) 203 N. Main Street
5:30 pm - Opening Remarks: Mayor, Dwight Landreneau and historic Hotel Klaus Owner/Architect, Stephen Ortego
Saturday, Oct. 18
8:30 am to 9:30 am- Breakfast at Historic St. John’s Episcopal Church, 305 N. Church Street
9:30 am to 3:30 pm - Walking Tour of Washington Historic District with Hallie Coreil, preservation advocate, featuring private tours of Jacob Bogard House (ca. 1837), Nathaniel Offutt House (ca. 1840), picnic lunch (noon) at Magnolia Ridge Plantation (ca. 1790), and Francois Marchand House and Eagle Hotel (ca. 1826).
6:00 pm - Cocktails and Buffet Dinner at home of Beth James (ca. 1890s), Washington preservationist (116 E. Carriere St.)
Sunday, Oct. 19
8:30 am to 9:30 am- Continental Breakfast at Hotel Klaus 10:00 am - Serenity (ca. 1790) 843 White Oak Road
11:00 am - “Porch tour” of Nickerson House (ca. mid-nineteenth century), De la Morandiere (ca. 1830), and Demaret House (ca. 1860)
Noon - Dutch treat lunch at Steamboat Warehouse Restaurant (ca. 1829)
Friday, Oct. 17
Price: $175, includes Friday evening hors d'oeuvres, Saturday tour, picnic lunch, evening cocktails and buffet dinner, and the Sunday tour.
Lunch Sunday on your own.
Event packet-https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MrhF-LrLoxxcb7LAm1QWmpx0mFuJnwKI/view
