The Shadows-on-the-Teche unveiled four new exhibits on Sat., July 20, 2024, at 3 p.m. at the Shadows Visitor Center (320 E. Main St., New Iberia). For the past year, staff at the Shadows has worked on researching, writing, designing, and producing new exhibits that build on the more inclusive reinterpretation of the site initiated in May 2023. The exhibits: Provide ...
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An Interview with Dr. Phebe Hayes: Doing Public History in New Iberia
Published April 9, 2024 on KRVS ( audio ) Dr. Phebe Hayes talks about her work as the Founder and President of the Iberia African American Historical Society. Bayou Politique (<< Click for the Bayou Politique site on KRVS)
Read More »Collecting Memories: From the Kitchen
PRESS RELEASE: When: Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 10:00 am to 3:00 p.m. What: Community Collecting Event Who: Iberia Parish and Surrounding Area Residents Where: The Iberia African American Historical Society Center for Research and Learning Shadows-on-the-Teche Visitor Center, 2nd floor, 320 E. Main St. New Iberia, Louisiana 70560 Contact: Taylor Suir, IAAHS Program Coordinator for Digital Collections(337) 369-6446 TSuir@savingplaves.org The Iberia African American Historical Society Center for Research ...
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Historical Marker Honors Queen Mother Moore – Aug 12th, 2023
The Iberia African American Historical Society (IAAHS) invited the public to A Legacy Revealed: The Unveiling of The Queen Mother Moore Marker and the formal opening of The Iberia African American Historical Society Center for Research and Learning on Saturday August 12, 2023 in New Iberia, Louisiana. Last year, we were awarded a Rebirth Grant from the Louisiana Endowment for ...
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