NEW IBERIA, La. --- Gov. John Bel Edwards and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser will join state and local dignitaries in honoring Louisiana’s first female governor and New Iberia native, former Gov. Kathleen Blanco.
The unveiling of her state historical marker will be located at Bouligny Plaza, 128 W. Main St. in downtown New Iberia. The Bayou Teche Museum invites all to attend this dedication on Wed., May 12 at 3:30 p.m. A new exhibit dedicated to Blanco is in the works at the museum.
About Bayou Teche Museum
The state-of-the-art museum with a permanent collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the region tells the story of a growing city, its people, culture and industry all centered around the "snake-like" curves of the Bayou Teche. The museum is home to George Rodrigue’s studio, which includes the painting he was working on before his 2013 death.
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