Christmas at Magnolia Mound (1984)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1984-12-21
Duration: 00:05:56
Subjects: Christmas | Holidays | Magnolia Mound Plantation (Baton Rouge, La.) | PLANTATIONS | DOLLS
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Ekings, Robyn Reporter
- Mullin, T.J. Interviewee
- Rolff, Susan Interviewee
- Karns, Janice Interviewee
- Conneley, Marilyn Interviewee
Description
This segment from the December 21, 1984, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Robyn Ekings’ visit to the 19th century-style Christmas celebration at Magnolia Mound Plantation in Baton Rouge. She tours the plantation, including the collection of antique dolls. Ekings interviews: T.J. Mullin, the director of Magnolia Mound; Susan Rolff, volunteer; Janice Karns, volunteer; and Marilyn Conneley, living history actor. Host: Beth Courtney