Join us at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum for a discussion with scholars and cultural authorities that focuses on the preservation and maintenance of folklife and folk communities in Louisiana. Topics will include the role of national and state parks as well as universities in preserving and presenting culture and cultural programming. The event will include storytelling and live music from some of Louisiana's finest folk musicians.
Program participants include:
Moderator: Dr. Hiram "Pete" Gregory, Professor of Anthropology, Northwestern State University
Dustin Fuqua, Chief of Resource Management, Cane River Creole National Historical Park
Laura Gates, Former Director, Cane River Creole National Historical Park
Ed Huey, American folk and blues musician
Maida Owens, Louisiana Folklife Program Director
Hardrick Rivers, Blues musician
Dr. Susan Roach, Professor of English and Folklore, Louisiana Tech University
Elvin Shields, President, Natchitoches Genealogical and Historical Association
Free and open to the public