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Come have a sweet ole time on Sunday, October 1st, 2023 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM This annual sweet celebration of the sugarcane harvest has been growing strong since 1995. Read on...
The October Café Français will be held as part on SugarFest on October 1st from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM in place of the normal time on the 1st Friday of the month. Read on...
The Museum is excited to introduce a new monthly program, Behind the Barn Doors! Join us on the first Sunday of the month in the Big RED Cypress Barn for demonstrations and workshops including Blacksmithing, Spinning, Weaving, and Woodworking. Read on...
Join us on October 7 from 10AM – 12 Noon as we explore “Fragile Grounds: Louisiana’s Endangered Cemeteries” with Jessica Schexnayder and Mary Manhein. PLEASE NOTE: This month’s genealogy workshop will be held at the West Baton Rouge Library. Read on...
Jam sessions are open to join in to play tunes including but not limited to Old Country, Bluegrass, Cajun and folk music. The public is invited to sit in free of charge. Read on...
Join the Museum as we celebrate the second in an exhibit series titled Angela Gregory: Portraits & Process. Rarely shown to the public, these artworks demonstrate Angela Gregory’s sensitive handling of portraiture, technical skill, and art-making process. Read on...
The Museum presents The River Is the Road: Paintings by George Rodrigue. Opening June 17th, this exhibit traces 45 years of the river in Rodrigue’s paintings and explores the ways he used the river as a reference to Cajun heritage and the journey of life. Read on...
On October 12th, at Noon, the Museum is pleased to host a Lunchtime Film Screening of “The Original King Bee Documentary.” This 90-minute film documents the life and career of Baton Rouge Blues legend, Slim Harpo. Read on...
Fall is finally upon us, and we are getting ready for Spooky Season at the Museum! Please join us for the annual “Merry-Not-Scary Halloween” event. This evening event will take place on Friday, October 20, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 PM. Read on...
West Baton Rouge Museum is pleased to welcome Wendy Rodrigue, widow of the late George Rodrigue on Monday, October 23 - Friday, October 27, 2023 to lead school tours through the current exhibit, The River is the Road: Paintings by George Rodrigue. Read on...
The West Baton Rouge Historical Association is pleased to host its annual Ethel Claiborne Dameron Lecture Series on Sunday, October 29th at 2 PM. This year’s event will feature guest speaker, Wendy Rodrigue, widow of Louisiana artist, George Rodrigue. Read on...
The Museum is hosting a once a month Yoga workshop on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Classes will be led by twenty-six year veteran instructor, Elena Moreno-Keegan. All ages and skill levels are welcome, including first timers! Read on...
