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Media Advisory
July 21, 2016
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For Immediate Release
Contact:
Brittany Racca
(337) 365-1540
(888) 942-3742
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Who: Jeanerette Museum
What: "Atchafalaya Living" History Talk by A. James Delahoussaye
When: Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, 6 p.m.
Where: Jeanerette Museum, 500 E. Main St., Jeanerette, La.
Details:
The Jeanerette Museum will present the history talk, "Atchafalaya Living," at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016.
Environmental Scientist A. James Delahoussaye will lead this lecture on the history of the houseboat communities in the Atchafalaya Basin, commercial fishermen and the life stories of people who have lived there.
Delahoussaye spent much of his early life living in a houseboat in the Atchafalaya swamp. These early experiences led him to record the stories of the people who live, work and visit the basin for future generations.
Delahoussaye learned much of the swamp's natural history from Cajun fishermen. After exploring different cultures while collecting orchids and exploring nature, he pursued a Bachelor in Biology and a Master in Zoology.
Delahoussaye is currently an environmental scientist working on ancient Indian sites in Louisiana.
This free program is best suited for an adult audience. Seating may be limited and taken on a first come, first serve basis.
For more information visit JeaneretteMuseum.com, email [email protected], like the museum on Facebook or call (337) 276-4408 Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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