Lafayette Visitor Enterprise Fund 2026
2025 LAFAYETTE VISITOR ENTERPRISE FUND for 2026 Newsletter andWebsiteThe Lafayette Museum was the recipient of a grant funded by the Lafayette VisitorEnterprise Fund, a program of Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission.After receiving a generous grant from LCVC, a detailed property assessment wasconducted to recommend measures for proper rehabilitation. Many issues needingattention have been completed through […]
“How the Lebanese Built Lafayette”
Windows to Heaven by Faye Drobnic
Cajun & Creole Foodways
On Sunday, January 18, Dr. Nathan Rabalais delivered a lecture titled “Cajun and Creole Foodways” at the Lafayette Museum. Attendees participated in a discussion focused on the origins and identities of Cajun and Creole cuisines, as well as the impact of international cultures on the culinary traditions enjoyed throughout Louisiana today.
Pinhook Foundation Technology Grant
The Lafayette Museum was a recipient of a grant from The Pinhook Foundation. Through this generous donation, the museum was able to purchase new software and fund IT support to build a new website. The funding allowed the museum to become an ecommerce merchant and partner with a gateway to allow for a variety of payment options online and a seamless interface with our bookkeeping software. The new software platform will provide a simple and secure way for our patrons to donate online to support all of our fundraising efforts.
You Are My Sunshine – Jimmie Davis & the Biography of a Song
The Lafayette Museum cordially invites you to a guest lecture with author and revered Louisiana historian, Robert T. Mann, Jr, about the singing governor, Jimmie Davis, and the song that lifted Davis to music and political stardom. This event is free to the public. The doors open at 1:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.
The Legacy of Galvez
Join us at The Lafayette Museum for an in-depth exploration of the history of Bernardo de Galvez, Louisiana’s Colonial Spanish Governor.
Caroline Richard – Legacy of Academy of the Sacred Heart
Caroline Richard delved into the school’s profound academic and spiritual legacy, tracing its origins from the initial land grants bestowed by the bishop to the courageous endeavors of its founders
Lafayette Visitor Enterprise Fund Grant
The Lafayette Museum was the recipient of a grant funded by the Lafayette Visitor Enterprise Fund, a program of Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission.
Ceci Neustrom – Exhibit and Lecture
The Lafayette Museum – Historic Home and Gardens showcased local artist Ceclia “Ceci” Neustrom’s work with an exhibit, lecture, and live Cajun music at its February 2025 Lecture Series.