NEW IBERIA, La. --- The Iberia African American Historical Society Center for Research and Learning and the Shadows-on-the-Teche, a site of the National Trust of Historic Preservation, are partnering with Provost Farm to present Cultivating Soul: The Black Farming Experience in New Iberia. 

On Sat., Sep. 16, 2023 at 1 p.m., June and Angie Provost from Provost Farm will discuss the relationship between African Americans and agriculture.

This event is free of charge and will take place at the Shadows Visitor Center (320 E. Main Street, New Iberia), however, they do recommend registering online, as space is limited. Light refreshments will be available.

The program is made possible by a grant of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

About Shadows-on-the-Teche

The Shadows-on-the-Teche, National Trust for Historic Preservation site, opened to the public in 1961 with the mission to preserve the buildings, landscape, collections, and historical integrity of the site; to research and interpret through education programs a 19th century southern Louisiana plantation economy and community and their evolution; and to encourage an appreciation of and interest in historic preservation. The National Trust for Historic Preservation, which owns and operates the Shadows-on-the-Teche, is a private, non-profit organization. The Shadows does not receive funding from federal, state, parish, or city government. The site supports itself through admissions, special programs and events, and donations to the Friends of the Shadows.



About the Iberia African American Historical Society

The mission of The Iberia African American Historical Society is to foster the appreciation, understanding, and teaching of the long, rich, and unique history of African Americans in Iberia Parish; and also, by example and through programs and activities, to encourage and promote research, preservation, and publication of historical materials related to the history of African Americans in Iberia Parish. The IAAHS is a not-for-profit organization that funds special programs and events through donations. For more information, and to become a member, visit IAAHS.org.

About the IAHHS Center for Research and Learning

The Center for Research and Learning facilitates the ongoing research and preservation of the African American influence in both historical and present-day Iberia Parish. Founded in 1868, Iberia Parish is comprised of land that was once part of four surrounding parishes: Lafayette, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion.

The Center for Research and Learning accomplishes its mission through robust community engagement, acquiring and digitizing records, objects, and photographs that represent the inclusive history of the parish, and maintaining an archive that is both physically and virtually accessible. The Center for Research and Learning and its resources are available to schools for curriculum development and integration, family historians, researchers, and those interested in learning the full and inclusive history of Iberia Parish. 

For additional information, contact (337) 369-6446 or by email.