Lecture Series

Lecture: “Born On The Kitchen Floor in Bois Mallet”

August 6, 2015

Don’t miss the story of Lovey Marie Guillory and her ancestors, a unique and intimate story of one African American family through particularly dramatic periods of triumph and turmoil in American history. Lovey Marie Guillory’s book tells the story of her family —one of the prominent “free black” or Creole families in Louisiana— through seven …

Diverse and dynamic lineup of guest lectures for 2015

January 7, 2015

Here at the museum, we work hard to bring you lectures that are both fascinating and educational. Last year, we had talks over the business of wine in Napa Valley, duck hunting, the early days of Beaumont, art forgeries, and the gardens at Monticello. This year, our 2015 Lecture Series is also shaping up to …