In honor of America 250, NSU’s Creole Heritage Center is partnering with Louisiana Public Broadcasting to host “Galvez & The American Revolution – Natchitoches’ Connection” on Saturday, June 6^th.

This free event begins at 10:30 a.m. with a special look at the recent Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, David Schmidt & PBS documentary The American Revolution. Next, the Center has invited representatives from NSU’s Cammie G. Henry Research Center, Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site, Natchitoches Genealogy and Historical Association, and Daughters of the American Revolution – Cane River Chapter to give brief presentations on resources they have for individuals interested in learning about their family history and projects on colonial Natchitoches history they have been working on.

After the presentations, light refreshments will be provided, and attendees can speak more with the presenters and visit NSU’s Williamson Museum and Creole Heritage Center. The Center will also have a scanning station where attendees can get free, high-quality scans of documents or photographs, helping the Center expand its genealogical collection in its Resource Library.

“We hope attendees will be inspired by the stories of those who lived in Louisiana during this pivotal moment of U.S. history, as well as walk away with tools they can use to conduct research and record their own family histories whether or not they are Creole or connected to the American Revolution,” Dr. Kent Peacock, Director of the Creole Heritage Center, shared.

The event will take place in Kyser Hall on the campus of Northwestern State University. Parking is available in lots next to or across the street from Kyser Hall, all of which are accessible via Sam Sibley Drive.

Special thanks to Louisiana Public Broadcasting, NSU’s School of Social Sciences & Applied Programs, and the Natchitoches Visitors and Convention Bureau for helping make this event possible.

Contact the Creole Heritage Center at 318-357-6685 or creolecenter@nsula.edu for more information.