The French Azilum Historic Site 469 Queens Road, Towanda, PA 18848 Mailing address 637 Doolittle Hill Road, Laceyville, PA 18623 570-265-3376 thefrenchazilum.com. frenchazilum@gmail.com The French Azilum Historic Site tells the story of courageous people fleeing almost certain death in their homeland and seeking refuge here in the US. Sound familiar? Far from being irrelevant or dusty and dry, Azilum is a vibrant site that brings its historical legacy instantly into the present day through informative guides, costumed historical interpreters, and a slate of activities crafted to please just about everyone. Delight in the architecture and furnishings of the 1836 LaPorte House; view the impressive Period Clothing Exhibit; take part in some unique events like Blacksmithing Classes, a Tea Tasting and Celebration, Wellness Day, and period re-enactments. Come find out what Azilum is really all about! 2025 Event Schedule Sunday, May 18 - Wartime Afternoon Tea. Step back in time with us as we sample creations from WWI and WW II Ration Books and discover that with some ingenuity, delicious savories, scones and even cakes can be had! Be the first to see the new 'Fashion at War' Period Clothing Exhibit, and take a tour of the historic Laporte House! Must be pre-booked. Call 570-996-7534 to book. $35 pp. Friday-Sunday, May 24-26- Opening Weekend. The site is open for the season. Regular hours are 11-4 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with tours of the LaPorte House at noon, 1,2,and 3 pm. Saturday, May 31 - Wellness Day. Our third annual presentation of the best of the many choices available to create a healthier, calmer you! Choose from halotherapy, aromatherapy, yoga, reiki, tai chi and much more, all in Azilum's stunningly beautiful riverside surroundings. Light snack and beverages available. Pre- booking appreciated- discount price $30 pp. Walk in on the day- $40 pp. Call 607-425-8858 to book. Saturday, June 7 - Blacksmithing Day. Our Master Blacksmith is back, and running our popular Blacksmithing Class from noon-4 pm. Learn the basics of safety, how to handle fire, how to bend the metal to your desired shape--then create a tool or decoration you can proudly say you made yourself! $35 pp. Must be pre-booked as spaces are limited. Call 570-996-7534 to book. Sunday, June 8 - Silver Anniversary of Azilum Labyrinth! Our one of a kind, hand crafted, fleur de lis inspired labyrinth is 25 years old. Visitors to the site this day will be able to listen to a lecture on the labyrinth's history by Azilum Intern Historian Katherine Barto, at 1:30. People who originally helped to plan and construct the labyrinth will be on hand to reminisce, and a picture gallery will document the feature's construction. Opportunities to 'walk the labyrinth' will be available following the festivities. Saturday, June 14- Endless Mountains Celebration of Tea - Come to a real celebration of tea on the beautiful grounds of Azilum, with vendors from far and near sharing samples of their specialty teas. Talks on tea's holiday traditions, tea as medicine, the tea and coffee wars, tea around the world and more! Japanese Tea Ceremony demo and tea leaf readings too! $15 in advance; $18 on the day. Get on the advanced admission list by calling 570-996-7534. Tea themed lunch available with endless cups of varied teas, $15. Please book ahead for lunch by calling 570-996-7534.11-4. Friday - Sunday, June 20-22 - Susquehanna Summer Solstice Festival. Returning for a third year, this festival brings together the best of regional artistry, dance, music, and more. For more information and pricing, see their website at susquehannasolstice. com Saturday, July 5 - Family Fun Day. Better and bigger than ever before! Come marvel at our magician, have fun with the very talented Balloon Artist.Learn with DCNR rep Dan, visit with local police--and a surprise guest or two!--with an opportunity for fingerprints and free bike helmet distribution. Historic Scavenger Hunt and much more. Special event pricing too! Saturday, July 12- Descendants' Day. If your ancestors lived at Azilum, we want to know, and say hello! Come join us for a special time and an in-depth tour of the LaPorte House. Enjoy the new Photo Album Display and maybe find a picture of one of your family members! Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3- Civil War Weekend. Thrill to the sound of canon fire and rifle shots. Watch as re-enactors charge, skirmish and battle. Discover what a trial back in the mid 1800s was like. Have fun at the frying pan toss contest and sample the pie contest entrants. Saturday, August 23 - Sip & Spin. Try your hand at spinning, weaving, and more. Bring your favorite beverage (alcoholic or bot) and snack, and see if you can create a beautiful length of yarn to fashion into something precious! $35 per person 11-3. Call 570-996-7634 to book, as spaces are limited. This is also our Closing Weekend- last chance to visit the site before we shut for the winter! Open in 2025 from May 23 through August 24 Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays 11-4 LaPorte House Tours at noon, 1, 2, & 3 pm Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for 12-18 year old students with ID, children under 12 no charge. Site available for weddings, reunions and similar events-- just call us! This ad paid for by a grant from the Bradford County Room Tax and the Bradford County Tourism Board FRENCH Historic Site AZILUM 1793-1803 The French Azilum Historic Site 469 Queens Road , Towanda , PA 18848 Mailing address 637 Doolittle Hill Road , Laceyville , PA 18623 570-265-3376 thefrenchazilum.com . frenchazilum@gmail.com The French Azilum Historic Site tells the story of courageous people fleeing almost certain death in their homeland and seeking refuge here in the US . Sound familiar ? Far from being irrelevant or dusty and dry , Azilum is a vibrant site that brings its historical legacy instantly into the present day through informative guides , costumed historical interpreters , and a slate of activities crafted to please just about everyone . Delight in the architecture and furnishings of the 1836 LaPorte House ; view the impressive Period Clothing Exhibit ; take part in some unique events like Blacksmithing Classes , a Tea Tasting and Celebration , Wellness Day , and period re - enactments . Come find out what Azilum is really all about ! 2025 Event Schedule Sunday , May 18 - Wartime Afternoon Tea . Step back in time with us as we sample creations from WWI and WW II Ration Books and discover that with some ingenuity , delicious savories , scones and even cakes can be had ! Be the first to see the new ' Fashion at War ' Period Clothing Exhibit , and take a tour of the historic Laporte House ! Must be pre - booked . Call 570-996-7534 to book . $ 35 pp . Friday - Sunday , May 24-26- Opening Weekend . The site is open for the season . Regular hours are 11-4 Friday , Saturday , and Sunday , with tours of the LaPorte House at noon , 1,2 , and 3 pm . Saturday , May 31 - Wellness Day . Our third annual presentation of the best of the many choices available to create a healthier , calmer you ! Choose from halotherapy , aromatherapy , yoga , reiki , tai chi and much more , all in Azilum's stunningly beautiful riverside surroundings . Light snack and beverages available . Pre- booking appreciated- discount price $ 30 pp . Walk in on the day- $ 40 pp . Call 607-425-8858 to book . Saturday , June 7 - Blacksmithing Day . Our Master Blacksmith is back , and running our popular Blacksmithing Class from noon - 4 pm . Learn the basics of safety , how to handle fire , how to bend the metal to your desired shape -- then create a tool or decoration you can proudly say you made yourself ! $ 35 pp . Must be pre - booked as spaces are limited . Call 570-996-7534 to book . Sunday , June 8 - Silver Anniversary of Azilum Labyrinth ! Our one of a kind , hand crafted , fleur de lis inspired labyrinth is 25 years old . Visitors to the site this day will be able to listen to a lecture on the labyrinth's history by Azilum Intern Historian Katherine Barto , at 1:30 . People who originally helped to plan and construct the labyrinth will be on hand to reminisce , and a picture gallery will document the feature's construction . Opportunities to ' walk the labyrinth ' will be available following the festivities . Saturday , June 14- Endless Mountains Celebration of Tea - Come to a real celebration of tea on the beautiful grounds of Azilum , with vendors from far and near sharing samples of their specialty teas . Talks on tea's holiday traditions , tea as medicine , the tea and coffee wars , tea around the world and more ! Japanese Tea Ceremony demo and tea leaf readings too ! $ 15 in advance ; $ 18 on the day . Get on the advanced admission list by calling 570-996-7534 . Tea themed lunch available with endless cups of varied teas , $ 15 . Please book ahead for lunch by calling 570-996-7534.11-4 . Friday - Sunday , June 20-22 - Susquehanna Summer Solstice Festival . Returning for a third year , this festival brings together the best of regional artistry , dance , music , and more . For more information and pricing , see their website at susquehannasolstice . com Saturday , July 5 - Family Fun Day . Better and bigger than ever before ! Come marvel at our magician , have fun with the very talented Balloon Artist.Learn with DCNR rep Dan , visit with local police -- and a surprise guest or two ! -- with an opportunity for fingerprints and free bike helmet distribution . Historic Scavenger Hunt and much more . Special event pricing too ! Saturday , July 12- Descendants ' Day . If your ancestors lived at Azilum , we want to know , and say hello ! Come join us for a special time and an in - depth tour of the LaPorte House . Enjoy the new Photo Album Display and maybe find a picture of one of your family members ! Saturday & Sunday , August 2 & 3- Civil War Weekend . Thrill to the sound of canon fire and rifle shots . Watch as re - enactors charge , skirmish and battle . Discover what a trial back in the mid 1800s was like . Have fun at the frying pan toss contest and sample the pie contest entrants . Saturday , August 23 - Sip & Spin . Try your hand at spinning , weaving , and more . Bring your favorite beverage ( alcoholic or bot ) and snack , and see if you can create a beautiful length of yarn to fashion into something precious ! $ 35 per person 11-3 . Call 570-996-7634 to book , as spaces are limited . This is also our Closing Weekend- last chance to visit the site before we shut for the winter ! Open in 2025 from May 23 through August 24 Fridays , Saturdays , & Sundays 11-4 LaPorte House Tours at noon , 1 , 2 , & 3 pm Admission : $ 10 for adults , $ 5 for 12-18 year old students with ID , children under 12 no charge . Site available for weddings , reunions and similar events-- just call us ! This ad paid for by a grant from the Bradford County Room Tax and the Bradford County Tourism Board FRENCH Historic Site AZILUM 1793-1803