# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Louisiana Orphan Trains: America's Forgotten Journey of Hope and Hardship
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 04 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Discover one of America's most forgotten chapters in history this August! Join the Old Governor's Mansion for a special presentation by the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum.

From 1873 to 1929, thousands of abandoned children traveled from New York to many towns in Louisiana in search of a new life. This moving presentation brings their remarkable stories of hope and hardship to light. Hear their story in the very heart of Louisiana's White House. The evening will feature a presentation by Martha Aubert, President of the Louisiana Orphan Train Society and granddaughter of Louisiana orphan train rider Emily Kingsley Bergeron Von Bodungen, and James Douget, Board Member of the Louisiana Orphan Train Society and nephew of Louisiana orphan train riders Christina Geitz Douget West and Dominic Yenley Douget both of whom bring a deeply personal connection to this remarkable history. The Louisiana Orphan Train Museum will have artifacts on display, and a reception will follow the presentation.

Louisiana Orphan Trains: America's Forgotten Journey of Hope and Hardship
📅 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM (reception to follow)
📍 Old Governor's Mansion - 502 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA
🎫 Free Admission & Free Parking
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/baton-rouge/louisiana-orphan-trains-americas-forgotten-journey-of-hope-and-hardship/200030061243332
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 32

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Baton Rouge
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 502 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA, United States, Louisiana 70802
- **lat**: 30.44663
- **long**: -91.18498
- **full address**: 502 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA, United States, Louisiana 70802

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Louisiana Orphan Trains: America's Forgotten Journey of Hope and Hardship being held?
  - **A:** Louisiana Orphan Trains: America's Forgotten Journey of Hope and Hardship takes place on Tue, 04 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Tue, 04 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm at 502 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA, United States, Louisiana 70802.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Louisiana Orphan Trains: America's Forgotten Journey of Hope and Hardship?
  - **A:** Louisiana Orphan Trains: America's Forgotten Journey of Hope and Hardship is organized by Louisiana Old Governor's Mansion.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Louisiana Orphan Trains: America's Forgotten Journey of Hope and Hardship is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Baton Rouge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Louisiana Orphan Trains: America's Forgotten Journey of Hope and Hardship sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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