The Iberia African American Historical Society is proud to announce HistoryFEST 2026, the first of a new annual festival dedicated to celebrating the true and inclusive history of Iberia Parish.

This year’s festival is centered on the history of Black women of Iberia Parish and its surrounding countryside: their leadership, labor, creativity, faith, intellect, service, family life, and community-building across generations.

Through scholarship, storytelling, art, literature, music, faith, and community participation, HistoryFEST brings their stories into the center of how this parish understands itself.

Three Days of Public History

Day One

Friday, Nov. 13

Opening Night

Faith, history, literature, performance, and music.

Day Two

Saturday, Nov. 14

Main HistoryFEST Day

Keynotes, scholarship, genealogy, community history, art, and participatory activities.

Day Three

Sunday, Nov. 15

Community, Faith & Closing

Community, worship, art, reflection, music, and a closing meal.

HistoryFEST Is Making History, Too

As we celebrate the history of Black women of Iberia Parish, we are also working with the community to preserve more of it.

Be Part of the Story

Share Her Story

Help us build a growing historical collection by sharing the name, story, photograph, or materials of a Black woman connected to Iberia Parish. She may be living or deceased. She might be your grandmother, a teacher, a church member, a neighbor, or a woman you have heard about all your life.

Share Her Story →
A Special Initiative

Elder Oral History Project

During HistoryFEST, elder Black women of Iberia Parish will be invited to record their own stories and reflections, preserving their voices and experiences for future generations.

More information coming soon
You do not need to be a historian. You do not need to know her whole story. Tell us what you know.

Become a Founding Partner

Each sponsorship tier pays tribute to one of the historic Black communities across Iberia Parish.

  • Neco TownTruth Teller

    $1,000+

  • Lil’ BrooklynTradition Keeper

    $750

  • West EndCultural Guardian

    $500

  • Railroad AvenueCommunity History Steward

    $250
Every dollar raised goes directly toward the research, programming, and community outreach necessary to make HistoryFEST a success.
Get Involved

Join Us This November

Register View the Program Become a Sponsor Share Her Story

Questions? Email info@iaahsonline.org or call (337) 519-3957.

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