West Baton Rouge Genealogical Society Presents The Jewish Communities of Pointe Coupee Parish
West Baton Rouge Museum 845 North Jefferson Avenue, Port Allen, Louisiana 70767
Explore the history of Pointe Coupee Parish's Jewish communities with Brian Costello at the West Baton Rouge Museum. Costello will be discussing his latest book, Dry Goods, Cotton and Cane: 250 Years of Jewish Life, Business and Agriculture in Pointe Coupée Parish, Louisiana, sharing insights into the parish's cultural diversity dating back to the 1720s. Costello, a local historian and genealogist, offers a unique perspective on the area's heritage through his extensive research and contributions to numerous publications and documentaries. 10:30 am–noon. Free. westbatonrougemuseum.org.
