Celebrating a Night at the Museum: Bayou Teche Museum Gala Fundraiser
The New Iberia Museum Foundation, First Horizon Foundation, Brown & Brown Insurance, and Delaune’s Pharmacy are proud to present Celebrating a Night at the Museum, an elegant gala fundraiser to be held on Thurs., Feb. 12, at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Bayou Teche Museum (131 E. Main St.), the Sliman […]
1st International War Correspondent Lecture at Shadows-on-the-Teche
Shadows-on-the-Teche Presents: William Howard Russell, 1st International War Correspondent The Shadows-on-the-Teche invites you to explore the journalistic endeavors of William Howard Russell, the Irish journalist who navigated a war-torn United States from 1861-1862. On Thurs., Feb. 5, Xian Maynor will journey into the harrowing world of 1860s America to discover how the father of war […]
Kinder Morgan, Inc. Donation to Shadows-on-the-Teche
The Shadows-on-the-Teche is pleased to announce a generous $5,000 donation from Kinder Morgan, Inc. in support of the site’s general operations. This partnership will help the Shadows and its staff continue their mission-driven work of sharing a more complete and inclusive history of the site with visitors from across the region and beyond, while engaging […]
Become a Friend of the Shadows
At Shadows-on-the-Teche, history is not just preserved, it is brought to life every day through storytelling, community events, and educational programs that foster honest reflection and connection. As the site enters a new fiscal year, they invite you to become a member of the Shadows to help sustain this vital work. A membership supports more than the […]
Journalism in a Changing Age Lecture
The Shadows-on-the-Teche invites the public to a panel discussion with veteran journalists Cheryl Devall (KRVS), Jim Hummel (KADN), and Jan Risher (The Advocate) on Sat., Jan. 10. The veteran journalists will explore how journalism has evolved over the course of their careers. Devall, Hummel, and Risher will discuss the fast-paced news cycle, the influence of […]
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) […]
