Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Whitney Plantation | Free and Open to the Public
Join Whitney Plantation for a celebration of Native American Heritage Month and the shared histories of Indigenous peoples and enslaved Africans along Louisiana’s German Coast.
What You’ll Experience:
- Indigenous Traditions Across Generations: Witness an opening prayer song, cultural storytelling, and live Fancy and Shawl Dance performances by Donny Verdin (member of the Houma Nation, participating in an individual capacity), Ashton Verdin (“Nita Holo”), Devin Verdin, and Alexandra “Allie” Verdin.
- Untold Regional History: Hear Whitney Plantation Director of Research Dr. Ibrahima Seck examine how enslaved West Africans shaped the German Coast through agricultural knowledge, cultural traditions, and resistance.
- Community Dialogue: Join open discussions exploring liberty, equality, and shared heritage across 250 years.
Plan Your Visit:
- When: Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Where: Whitney Plantation, 5099 Louisiana Highway 18, Wallace, LA 70049
- Cost: Free for all (standard admission fees apply for regular museum tours)
Promotional support provided by The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.
