COLLECTION DAY at the OPELOUSAS MUSEUM – For Free People of Color Exhibit
Do you have fascinating historical items that you would like to share with the community?
The Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center is seeking family photos and artifacts for short-term loan.
We are especially looking for items related to our forthcoming exhibit, Free People of Color in St. Landry Parish from 1700 to present.
On Thursday, October 18, residents are invited to bring personal items to the Opelousas Museum at 315 N. Main St. Intake will occur on Tuesday, Oct 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Or, you can call to make other arrangements.
Items of interest include family photos, family trees, emancipation documents, land deeds and other treasures. Items will be held and protected for approximately one month, and then returned to the owner. Some items will be scanned or photographed for possible museum display.
The Free People of Color exhibit is made possible with support from the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, a Rebirth Grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities and from the City of Opelousas. The exhibit opens in late March. Details forthcoming.
Thanks for sharing with your museum.
WHAT: Collection Day at the Opelousas Museum
WHO: Area Residents
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 18, 9—11 a.m.; 12—3 p.m. or by appointment
WHERE: Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center, 315 N Main St., Opelousas, LA 70570
CONTACT: Patrice Melnick 337-948-2589; museum@cityofopelousas.com
