Fall Arts & Craft Festival: A Day of Family Fun!
Join the Shadows-on-the-Teche at their Fall Arts and Crafts Festival on Sat., Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the stunning gardens of Shadows, located in the heart of downtown New Iberia. This year’s fair welcomes talented artists and craftsmen from across Louisiana. You’ll find a treasure trove of unique, handmade items perfect […]
Shadows’ “Yankees in the Garden of Eden”
(8/14/25) The Shadows-on-the-Teche invites you to continue discovering Louisiana’s rich military legacy with the next installment in its Battlefield Louisiana series. On Thurs., Sept. 4, local teacher Loren Klein will explore the Bayou Teche Campaign through stories of Union and Confederate soldiers, civilians, and those enslaved in the region. Through the personal stories, Klein will bring to life this pivotal […]
Shadows’ Military Lecture Series
(July 28, 2025) This fall, Shadows-on-the-Teche invites the public to discover Louisiana’s deep-rooted military legacy with the launch of its new program series, Battlefield Louisiana. The series will explore the state’s critical involvement in three major conflicts: the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, and World War II. The series opens on Thurs., Aug. 7 with Pelican State […]
Meet Shadows New Director!
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the selection of Adam Foreman as the new Executive Director of the Shadows-on-the-Teche effective June 30, 2025. Foreman succeeds John Warner Smith, who retired in January. About Foreman: A native of Delcambre, Louisiana, Foreman brings to the position 22 years of experience in education, […]
Leprosy the Separating Sickness Exhibit
Beginning June 19, 2025, the Bayou Teche Museum will showcase Leprosy the Separating Sickness exhibit which will continue through Aug. 30. Join the museum at an opening reception on Sat., June 28, at 10 am. Based on content from Claire Manes and Anne Brett, curated by Archivist Theresa Herrera, and Director Ana Bellomy, the Hansen’s Disease (Leprosy) […]
Unlock Free Museum Visits for Military Families!
The Bayou Teche Museum will continue their membership as a Blue Star Museum this summer. The program provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families. The 2025 program begins on Armed Forces Day, Sat., May 17, 2025 and will end on Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025. Free admission is available for those […]
Murals & Street Art Tour
Celebrate Louisiana art with a Murals & Street Art Tour of downtown New Iberia led by local artist and muralist Paul Schexnayder in partnership with Shadows-on-the-Teche. Take the tour on Sat., May 31, at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. Tours will begin and end at the Shadows Visitor Center (320 E. Main St., […]
Weeks Hall, Avant Garde Exhibit Opening
Celebrate Louisiana art with the exclusive opening of Weeks Hall, Avant Garde, an exhibit showcasing rarely displayed works by William Weeks Hall the last private owner of the Shadows-on-the-Teche. The event will be Sat., May 10 from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Shadows Visitor Center (320 E. Main St., New Iberia) and is free […]
Ambassador Le Melle Historical Marker Unveiling
A Legacy Revealed: The Unveiling of the Ambassador Wilbert J. Le Melle Historical Marker The Iberia African American Historical Society (IAAHS) warmly invites the public to join them for A Legacy Revealed: The Unveiling of the Ambassador Wilbert J. Le Melle Marker on Sat., May 3, 2025. Ambassador Wilbert J. Le Melle, a New Iberia […]
15 Free Things to Do in New Iberia
By Celine Alis On a budget? Keep that hard earned cash, we got you covered! From enjoying the great outdoors to touring historical main streets, here are 15 free things you can do for fun in New Iberia and Iberia Parish. 1. Take a selfie with the Conrad Rice Mill in New Iberia or with […]
