Evangeline: The Myth and the Maiden

In conjunction with the West Baton Rouge Museum's Evangeline: Evolution of an Icon exhibition Dr. Elista Istre will present a discussion on Evangeline: The Myth and the Maiden. A historian with Louisiana roots that run deep, Dr. Istre is the founder of Belle Heritage, LLC. She will shed light on the enduring legacy of Longfellow's heroine, and how she came to be such an important character in the Acadian saga. 2 pm. Free. westbatonrougemuseum.org.

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