06/21/2022
Welcome to the Iberia African American Historical Society (IAAHS)! I assume you have sought out this organization because of your interest in the “true and inclusive” history of Iberia Parish. The establishment of an historical society such as the IAAHS is long overdue in Iberia Parish. Since the founding of the IAAHS we have uncovered historical records that document the contributions of African Americans of Iberia Parish in diverse areas as medicine, education, business, public service, the military and more. We have also uncovered evidence of how historically significant events (such as the 19th century yellow fever epidemics, the Union occupation of New Iberia during the Civil War, the 1927 flood) in Iberia impacted the parish’s African American citizens. Our intent is to research, disseminate, preserve, and commemorate the hidden history of Iberia Parish’s African American community.
