Powering the Past: Antique Engines Showcase

Where horsepower meets history—watch rural machines roar back to life.
Join us for the Antique Engines Showcase and see historic machinery in action at the LSU Rural Life Museum!

From flywheel engines and rope-making machines to classic tractors and sugar cane grinders, this special event celebrates the mechanical power that shaped rural Louisiana. Whether you're a gearhead, history buff, or just love a good engine rumble—you’ll find something to spark your curiosity.

🛠️ Featuring some of the following equipment and demonstrations:
• Marine & flywheel engines
• Classic tractors and cars
• Antique water pump & sugar cane grinder
• Rope-making and rural machinery demos
• Family-friendly displays and more!

🎟 Admission:
Included with general museum entry
🟣 Free for Museum Members
🔗 Membership info: https://bit.ly/rlmmembership
🎫 Admission details: https://bit.ly/rlmadmission

📅 Saturday, July 26, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 LSU Rural Life Museum, Baton Rouge