Current Delta Folklife in Louisiana: A Conversation with Folk and Folklorists

Join us at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum for a discussion with scholars and cultural authorities that focuses on the preservation and maintenance of folklife and folk communities in Louisiana. Topics will include the role of national and state parks as well as universities in preserving and presenting culture and cultural programming. The event will include storytelling and live music from some of Louisiana's finest folk musicians. 

Program participants include:

Moderator: Dr. Hiram "Pete" Gregory, Professor of Anthropology, Northwestern State University 

Dustin Fuqua, Chief of Resource Management, Cane River Creole National Historical Park  

Laura Gates, Former Director, Cane River Creole National Historical Park 

Ed Huey, American folk and blues musician

Maida Owens, Louisiana Folklife Program Director 

Hardrick Rivers, Blues musician 

Dr. Susan Roach, Professor of English and Folklore, Louisiana Tech University

Elvin Shields, President, Natchitoches Genealogical and Historical Association 

Free and open to the public