Talks

Come and hear about museum projects, our history, our books, and other interesting topics. All talks are by Warren and Mary Perrin, unless otherwise noted. All times are US Central.

Date	Time	Topic/Location
6/2	12:30pm	"The Weight of History: David Berger and the Munich Olympics", Roy House, 1204 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA. Lunch provided by author: Tante Effie’s four-meat Vermillion Parish jambalaya.
6/8	10:45am	WWL TV - Great Day Louisiana: "The Weight of History, the Power of Apology – Remembering Lifter David Berger 50 Years After the Munich Olympics" (via zoom)
6/8	2pm	Zoom talk: "The Weight of History: David Berger and the Munich Olympics", US Olympic and Paralympic Museum (usopm.org)
6/20	11am	Podcast: "The Weight of History: David Berger and the Munich Olympics", Keep the Flame Alive podcast with Jill Jaracz (flamealivepod.com)
6/21	10am	"The Weight of History: David Berger and the Munich Olympics", Jean Lafitte Visitor Center, 916 N. Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
6/22	6pm	Book Talks - "Acadie Then and Now" and "Healing Traditions of South Louisiana", Westside Library, 5416 Provine Place, Alexandria, LA
7/23	1pm	"The Weight of History: David Berger and the Munich Olympics", 3rd Annual West Baton Rouge Acadian Heritage Celebration, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Activity Center, 402 South Kirkland Dr (River Road), Brusly, LA 70719
7/24	4pm	"The Weight of History: David Berger and the Munich Olympics", The Acadian Memorial, 121 S New Market St, St. Martinville, LA
10/10	7pm	"The Weight of History: David Berger and the Munich Olympics", Main Library, 16500 Van Aken Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH
10/19	6pm	"New Acadia Project: Seeking a World Heritage Site for Acadiana", South Regional Library, 6101 Johnston St., Lafayette
11/16	2:45pm - 4pm	"Queen Elizabeth's Royal Proclamation", to University of Texas participants, The Acadian Museum, 203 South Broadway, Erath, LA

Other Events

La Table Française
In several South Louisiana towns, locals meet regularly to share their experiences, speaking only in French. A great way to brush up on your language skills.
NEW IBERIA: Thursdays, 8:30am at Cane River Pecan Company, "Pie Bar", 254 West Main St, New Iberia, LA.
MAURICE: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10am, at the Musée a Maurice, 218 Chief Fred Ave, Maurice, LA
BROUSSARD: 2nd Friday of every month, 8:30-10am, at the Valsin Broussard House, 408 W. Main St, Broussard, LA
ARNAUDVILLE: Last Saturday of every month, 9:30-11:30am at the Arnaudville Community Center, 291 Guidroz St.
ERATH: Every Friday, 11am-noon, at Erath City Hall.
BATON ROUGE: First Monday and third Tuesday, 6pm, La Madeleine, 7707 Bluebonnet Blvd
BATON ROUGE: First Fridays, 1pm, W. Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Ave, Port Allen, LA
THIBODAUX: Tuesdays, 5 pm, Jean Lafitte Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, 314 St. Mary St. Contact Marlene Toups mbreauxtoups@yahoo.com.
RAYNE: Thursdays, 9:30 am, Bernard-Bertrand House, 1023 The Blvd., Rayne, LA 70578. Contact William Thibodeaux wjthibodeaux@yahoo.com.,br>

Read La Parole Newsletter - June 2023

Podcast: Healing Traditions of South Louisiana: Mary Broussard Perrin and Beverly Constantine Fuselier (Discover Lafayette, Jan 2023)

The Miraculous Life and Afterlife of Charlene Richard (New York Times, Dec 2022)

French language enthusiasts welcome Macron, who offers encouragement (Advocate, Dec 2022)

How a Louisiana Lawyer Convinced Queen Elizabeth to Apologize (La. Radio Network, Sep 2022)

Great Acadian Awakening returns (Advocate, Sept 2022)

"KYOO" - Studying the Origins of Cajun English (LSU Media Center, July 2022)

What are Cajun traiteurs? Curious Louisiana explores practice of these Acadiana faith healers (Advocate, July 2022)

Pointe-aux-Chenes French immersion school proposal passes through state House legislature (WWNO News, Apr 2022)

Working to preserve Cajun French which many fear is dying (Connecticut Post, Mar 2022)

"Cajun astronaut" to be inducted into Acadian Museum Order of Living Legends (KATC News, Feb 2022)

Newest Louisiana senator cherishes an old tradition, taking his oath in French (Advocate, Feb 2022)

Museum Mentioned in French-Canadian Press on 70th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's Reign (Francopresse, Feb 2022)

Vermilion Parish teacher remembered by students in Cajun songs and dance (KATC News, Jan 2022)

49ers "Country Boy" Elijah Mitchell is a Product of his Southern Louisiana Environment (Mercury News, Jan 2022)

Erath Memorial Evokes Memories of Eight Storm Victims from 1964 (Advocate, Oct 2021)

A Final Ride That Will Never Be Forgotten (Advocate, Oct 2021)

Speaking French Was Badge of Honor for Veteran of Original La. Guard Unit (Advocate, Sep 2021)

Can This Cajun-Punk Musician Protect His Culture From Climate Change? (Rolling Stone, Sep 2021)

Reviving a once-forbidden dialect: "All French is good French" (National Geographic, Aug 2021)

En Louisiane, la langue française est en pleine renaissance (National Geographic, Aug 2021)

Organization Works to Bring French in Vermilion Parish Back to Life (Vermilion Today, June 2021)

LeBlanc Elementary School's Fiddle Club Promotes French Culture (Daily Advertiser, March 2021)

Calling All Frenchies: Man on a Mission to Capture Stories of Cajun World War II Veterans (Lake Charles American Press, April 2021)

A Slow Drive Down LA 14 -- Travel Through the Most Cajun Places on Earth (KATC-TV, Jan. 2021)

Acadian Museum's First Podcast Airs (Louisiana Insider, Oct. 2020)

Zachary Richard Holds Concert to Benefit Lake Charles (YouTube, Oct. 2020)

Robert Vincent, Cofounder of Acadian Museum passes away (Vermilion Today, Oct. 2020)