French Azilum, Historical settlement museum in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, United States
French Azilum preserves a 300-acre settlement along the Susquehanna River where French aristocrats established a refuge during the French Revolution in 1793.
The settlement included 30 log houses, shops, a chapel, and La Grande Maison, which was intended as a residence for Marie Antoinette during her planned escape.
The museum collection displays artifacts from French aristocratic refugees who maintained their customs through social gatherings, entertainment events, and traditional celebrations.
The site contains a reconstructed log cabin museum, the 1836 LaPorte House with guided tours, and interpretive trails across 20 acres of the original settlement.
French aristocrats fleeing both the revolution in France and slave uprisings in Saint-Domingue created this temporary settlement in the Pennsylvania wilderness.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: 1793
Website: http://frenchazilum.com
GPS coordinates: 41.73116,-76.29700
Latest update: May 14, 2025 13:36
Pennsylvania combines historical sites and natural areas. The region features waterfalls, mining museums, colonial architecture, and nature parks. Visitors can explore archaeological sites, historic mansions, Japanese gardens, and lighthouses. The landscape includes mountains, lakes, and forests with hiking trails.
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