The West Florida Society announces that its annual meeting this year will
be held on Saturday, May 19, 2001 at the Oakley State Commemorataive Area
park near St. Francisville, LA. The park is located between St. Francisville
and Jackson on LA Hwy 965 which is between U.S. Hwy 61 and La Hwy 10.
The public is invited to our buffet luncheon and the program to follow.
Prior to lunch there will be a short discussion about our Society, and the
program. Lunch will be served in the pavilion area from 11:30 to 12:30. The
program will start at 1:00 p.m. and will feature the West Florida Volunteers
who will demonstrate camp life, music, Louisiana vintage dancers, black
powder demonstrations, blacksmithing, and other crafts contiguous to the time
200 years ago when West Florida was under French, English, then Spanish
rule. To enjoy the buffet and program contact Mrs. Eleanor McVea, ph 225 -
658-4636, or Mr. Will Joffrion, ph 225 - 387-4060 for details on costs and
making reservations.
The West Florida Society is a genealogy group with ancestors in West
Florida going back to the period prior to 1810 when there was an uprising
against Spain and the area became a separate republic for a short period of
time. After a few months the republic or province of West Florida joined the
United States. The Society is interested in promoting the history, culture,
and tradition of this important area that contributed to the rich heritage of
those states comprising West Florida. Our goal is to publicize this period
in our history and acquaint the public with our organization, and offer
membership to those interested in joining our Society.