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 […]
Clementine Hunter & Louisiana Folk Art
Shadows-on-the-Teche is partnering with the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios (HAHS), a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, to continue its celebration of Louisiana art. Join them on Thurs., July 17 at 5:30 p.m. for Clementine Hunter and Louisiana Folk Art, a conversation with Tom Whitehead, leading expert on Clementine Hunter, and featuring Valerie […]
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) […]
DAR Marker Dedication in New Iberia
On May 29, 2025, the New Iberia Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated their 100th anniversary as a chapter and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the nation by placing a historic marker at 230 W. Main St. in New Iberia, LA. The commemorative marker, located at the former […]
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., […]
Celebrate Juneteenth with Zebulon’s Dream
Shadows-on-the-Teche is partnering with the Iberia African American Historical Society to host a special Juneteenth performance of Zebulon’s Dream on Thurs., June 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the Shadows Visitor Center (320 E. Main Street, New Iberia). Prior to the performance, Pastor Zachary P. Mitchell, Sr. of Word of Hope World Outreach Church and Chairman of the […]
Bob Luckey Jazz Combo Summer Concert
The Bob Luckey Jazz Combo will be presenting a free concert at 3 p.m. on Sat., May 31, 2025, at the First Presbyterian Church (1212 Jane St., New Iberia.) The concert will feature music from the Swing Era to more modern jazz, showcasing a sampling of blues, bebop, hard bop, bossa nova, samba and jazz/rock […]
Cruisin’ Cajun Country 2025
Classic and muscle cars will roll through Iberia, St. Martin and St. Mary Parish for Cruisin’ Cajun Country to be held May 15 – 17, 2025. Participants will experience the area’s hottest attractions, award-winning Main Street historic district and delicious food, while spectators will enjoy free car shows. “People from many parts of the United […]
Hats Off to Moms Celebration
Born out of the Galentine’s Day concept of women celebrating women on the day before Valentine’s Day, Hats Off to Moms will be celebrated on the day before Mother’s Day, on Sat. May 10 from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at The Main Cup (101 N. Main St., Loreauville). The event offers a day to acknowledge and […]
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 […]
