Culture

There are many places along the banks of the Bayou Teche where moss-draped oaks and slow, swirling currents offer up an invitation to step into the past and imagine the odyssey of the first Acadians. Now, the village of Loreauville is proud to offer everyone a chance to re-imagine that arduous 1765 journey that began in Acadie, now Nova Scotia, and ended on the Teche Ridge. 

Two Women. Two Stories. One all new tour. What makes Shadows the best plantation tour in Louisiana? Read to find out.

Howe Institute photo colorization by Pat Oneillion

Guest Blog By: Phebe Hayes

The Bayou Teche Museum, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution and Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, and funded by BHP, will present Water/Ways, a six-week traveling exhibit, Oct. 16-Nov. 27, 2021.

Read below about African Americans' contributions to Iberia Parish, visit historical locations of significance, and support local Black-owned businesses.

Discover gumbo's West African roots and how it made the journey to our area in this guest blog by Phebe Hayes, the founder and president of the Iberia African American Historical Society.

Watch a video of all the enhancements coming to New Iberia in the future, presented by Mayor Freddie DeCourt.

The Iberia African American Historical Society has created a book club focused on African American culture and experiences to highlight notable stories and worldviews.

A brief history of the state of Louisiana's top crop written by the American Sugar Cane League.

The history of African Americans in Iberia Parish (formerly part of the Attakapas district) dates back to the 18th century. The mission of the Iberia African American Historical Society is to foster the appreciation, understanding, and teaching of the long, rich, and unique history of African Americans in Iberia Parish; and also, by example and through programs and activities, to encourage and promote research, preservation, and publication of historical materials.