Brownbag Talks on Farmers of St. Landry Parish

Pack up a lunch and head to the Opelousas Museum for a series of presentations by Marie Marcel in conjunction with the exhibition Negro Farmers of St. Landry Parish. Marcel, who has researched Opelousas-area family genealogy and history for over thirty years, will lead the presentations on the following topics from 11 am–1 pm:

March 9: Learn about the history, lifestyle, and economy of local farmers.

March 16, 23 & 30: Hear about area residents' personal experiences on the farm.

The project and exhibit are sponsored by the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, a division of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.  The project also receives support from CLECO and the City of Opelousas. Free. For more information, reach out to Patrice Melnick at (337) 948-2589 or museum@cityofopelousas.com.