Stopped in here during a downtown social bike ride tour. Ms. Sadie's son gave us the tour and…read moreshared that he is reopening the museum in honor of his mom since her death a year ago. Creative details on the outside and lots of history on the inside. My family and I very much enjoyed viewing all the historical items and hearing stories about amazing women in Black History. Hopefully this museum will do well and continue to do great things!

Nice exhibits , only a $5 donation- good personal tour. Ms Sadie is friendly and very…read moreknowledgeable. The tour takes about 1/2 hour

It was our first stop on our Southern Civil Rights Trip and I was filled with eager anticipation to…read morelearn! As soon as we got off the bus, Elaine welcomed us and she had on the most beautiful dress! She floated over to the first building we would sit in and showed us to our seats. We were then greeted by Darryl Hambrick, one of the founders of this museum. I was amazed when he held up a picture of Martin Luther King and pointed to his dad nearby in the photograph! Already, I felt there was a special connection to history and stories he could share with us. The River Road African American Museum is filled with so many interesting and historical items to learn from and look at!! Darryl was so gracious in explaining many things and answering any questions we had. He explained and has us think about the mental health of both the enslaver and the enslaved. He brought understanding to the long standing phrase "keep out of my kitchen" and how it deals with the matter of life and death and not just losing a job. He also told us stories about how enslavers would use their enslaved as guinea pigs for medical operations. It was awful and yet a part of history that needed to be shared. Donaldsonville was the place where the first successful c-section was performed. One of the items that caught my eye were a pair of shackles framed in a box. I have always read and watched movies about the enslaved being bound up by these horrid items but I have never seen them in person. I almost felt it was irreverent to stare at the shackles but also to not even acknowledge that they existed. We learned so much at this museum that we felt even though it was day 1, we could go home full with new knowledge! Nearby the museum, there are other parts to tour, such as the Church of the Ascension (beautiful building with lots of history), the school with a special garden, and a very historical Julien sugarcane planting machine. Our visit to Donaldsonville was rich with experiences we will not forget and stories that were so special and touching. There is a lot of pain that occurred here and in history that needs to be addressed and this is a good place to start learning.

Review 1200. This is…read morean amazing place! I highly recommend this to anyone remotely interested in the history of people of color in this state. Located out in Donaldsonville, LA in Ascension Parish, the ambassador working comes from a long line of people who have lived in the area for generations, brought here against their will and who have stayed because of the history they have created here. Admission is $5 cash only. The success of the plantations in Louisiana were because of the enslaved. Literal fortune was earned on the literal back of those who had no actual voice, who had no choice. Here they focus on the local plantations in this parish and the lives they affected. It highlights local artists and promotes the artwork. I found out about this from the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail on the state of Louisiana website. Each time I come to a place on that list, I am more amazed. I promise that this is well worth the trip out. Inside these walls tells the stories of a people who have had to overcome so very much. If you are not going to one of the plantations on the Heritage Trail, but going to others, I definitely recommend a visit here to see the other side.

I have had this on my list of places I wanted to go to for awhile now. It gives a good history of…read morethe area and the Atchafalaya river basin and the wildlife there, the way of living and a history of the area in general. The ladies working were well informed of the area and quite lovely. Normally there is plenty of parking. Admission is free, but they do have a gift shop, so buy something to support them or make a donation.

I find myself at the State Archives building a lot for meetings and to early vote, and there have…read morebeen so many times that I have breezed through and not taken the time to take in the exhibits. Following a meeting this week, I meandered through the gallery to see Louisiana artists' work and then headed into the exhibit room, featuring over a century of photography gear including cameras and several different photos and media prints through the years. Other exhibits I have seen included Carnival history, woman-specific Louisiana history, cuisine, and so many other fun subjects. They give tours and provide personal guides if wanted. (the website has more information.) There is an archive library you can request to access, but you must call. They even host special events there, and my friend attended a fundraiser for a non-profit noting it was wonderful. I would love for people to consider dropping in to appreciate the history of our amazing Louisiana!

This was the 10th anniversary of the North Gate Music and Arts Fest. There were lots of vendors…read morewith food, jewelry, paintings, leather masks and other cool stuff. The bands sounded good and it looked like there was a pretty good turn out. It was from 4-11 pm and I didn't get there until later but it seemed like people were still showing up at around 10pm. Overall it was a good time.

Lessons learned…read more.. 1. It's not a great idea while driving from Lafayette to Baton Rouge to drink a Route 44 drink on the Louisiana Airborne Memorial Bridge, or as I refer to it the basin bridge, because you will have to powder your nose once you get off of it. And 2. Your only choices to use the restroom when you've REALLY GOT TO GO and I mean like right now(!) are the Tiger Truck Stop and this cute little visitors center. Never, ever go to the Tiger Truck Stop unless you have a death wish. Pick the visitors center every time, ya'll. As soon as I walked in the sweet ladies who work here pointed politely to the restrooms and smiled. They already knew why I was there, so yay for that. When I was finished I browsed a few brochures they told me I was free to take whichever one I liked. They then offered me free coffee and asked about my trip and where I was heading and wanted to know if I'd like to sign the guestbook (I did) and then offered me some bags of candy that was leftover from an Easter egg hunt that was held the day before. Double and triple yay! It was such a nice, pleasant experience that I took photos in the parking lot on my way out with the sole purpose of adding the listing to Yelp and reviewing it to sing their praises! Thank you Iberville Visitors Center for being there! I'll definitely be back!!

What a fantastic visitors center. It is right off the highway, follow the signs. It doesn't look…read morelike your typical center but a quaint large house like a "home. The grounds are beautiful with large old oak trees. There is plenty of park ing with a separate area for the pets. The front porch is so nostalgic and the A/C when we walked in was wonderful. It is very clean, well organized and has that Louisiana tasteful flair. The bathroom was impeccable with fresh flowers. A very nice touch. They offered ice cold bottle water and plenty of information for all parts of Louisiana. The 2 ladies were very nice and ready to provide us great customer service. Stop here!

We came Christmas evening and had a mostly good time. Unfortunately some very intoxicated people…read moreruined the evening around 6:30pm. The intoxicated people kept using racial slurs out loud, pushing each other into others, and later were urinating in the parking lot - all while children were walking by. I don't know if this is a regular occurrence or not, but it definitely ruined the evening for many Baton Rouge families wanting to see a beautiful light show on Christmas Day.

Lights, lights! So many lights! It's a winter wonderland of lights... here in Baton Rouge. This is…read moredefinitely a pretty ideal place to check out during COVID times and more importantly, during the holidays. It will bring smiles to anyone who visits. So yes, it is an outdoor experience and you just get to walk around to enjoy the beautiful scenery that lights up this space (across from Baton Rouge General) only during the holiday season. If you're at the parking lots around the mall, you will see the lights from there, too. What are you waiting for? The holiday season is a short one, so be sure to visit this before the lights come down. I don't know of any other lights spectacular other than the one at the Baton Rouge Zoo like this one. It's easy to park and access this from Picardy. Will be enjoyed by all ages... I promise!

Located on the campus of Louisiana State University, the museum is only open during the week and…read morethe first Sunday of each month. I came for a first Sunday and let me tell you, the atmosphere was one of wonder and amazement. The clothing of Geoffrey Beene was on display. A native of Louisiana, his clothing has a flair and is still so trendy. I am so very glad I came. I recommend for anyone in the area. There is no parking next to the building.