Louisiana Folklife Center(NSULA)

06/18/2026

Tomorrow is Juneteenth, one of the oldest known commemorations marking the abolition of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865—more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation—federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that enslaved people were free.

In observance of the holiday, Cane River Creole National Historical Park will be closed tomorrow. However, we invite you to join us on Saturday, June 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Texas and Pacific Railway Depot for a Juneteenth-inspired craft program celebrating freedom, history, and community.

Image: Luminarias along the porch of a cabin at Oakland Plantation represent individuals who were once enslaved there.

06/18/2026

Saturday!

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06/18/2026

With significant rainfall in the forecast for much of Louisiana, now is the time to take a few simple steps to protect your historic property.

✅ Clear gutters, downspouts, and drains to help move water away from the building

✅ Check that downspouts discharge away from foundations. Standing water can lead to structural damage and moisture issues.

✅ Inspect roofs, flashing, and vulnerable openings for loose materials or existing leaks.

✅ Move important documents, photographs, and historic materials off floors and away from areas prone to water intrusion.

✅ Document your property's condition with photos before the storm for insurance and recovery purposes.

✅ If flooding is possible, avoid using sandbags directly against historic masonry: trapped moisture can cause long-term damage.

Remember: water is one of the greatest threats to historic buildings. Preventive action today can help preserve our irreplaceable historic places for tomorrow.

Protecting historic places starts before the storm!

06/17/2026

Calling all blues fans! Join us as we commemorate Juneteenth this Saturday June 20 with a music informance with the Wayne "Blue" Burns Band. FREE show starts at 2 PM at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame downtown Natchitoches. The band will also play at the Natchitoches NSU Folk Festival July 18. These are shows you will not want to miss! FLASH - Friends of La Sports and History

On December 12th, 2017, Wayne 'Blue' Burns stopped into the Lullaby...

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We’re all ears when it comes to these cheesy corn cakes. 🌽🧀

tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/cheesy-corn-cakes

06/17/2026

What's the deal with potato salad in gumbo? A German thing? Curious Louisiana investigates. bit.ly/4rLe9kI

Gaines Foster, in Baton Rouge, asked a Curious Louisiana question that gets to the heart of much of Louisiana: Why is it that some people put potato salad in gumbo