Project Archives

New Exhibits Unveiled at Shadows on the Teche

In July 2024, I had the wonderful opportunity to open five new exhibits that I wrote, designed, and installed at the Shadows on the Teche. They were funded by the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We hosted a members-only opening that welcomed 85 locals and resulted in a 20%Continue reading “New Exhibits Unveiled at Shadows on the Teche”

Expanding Access to Shadows Collection Artifacts

In 2023, I established a multi-year partnership with The Historic New Orleans Collection Decorative Arts of the Gulf South (DAGS) to document the Shadows’ decorative arts collection. In an effort to expand access of the Shadows collection, I partnered with DAGS to photograph, document, and grant public digital access to the vast decorative arts collection.Continue reading “Expanding Access to Shadows Collection Artifacts”

Thematic Public Programs: Garden to Glass at Shadows (2024)

In 2023, I shifted public programs at the Shadows to be thematic. January-April focused on Louisiana Foodways. January was a lecture and cocktail tasting: “History of the Louisiana Cocktail”February was a lecture on Slavery and food-waysMarch was a presentation on community gardens as a method of neighborhood revitalizationApril was the capstone program: Garden to Glass.Continue reading “Thematic Public Programs: Garden to Glass at Shadows (2024)”

Shadows Interpretive Framework Explained (2024)

The Shadows Interpretive Framework established the vision for the new tour and visitor experience. The framework took two weeks to write. Phase one was built in six weeks in 2023. Phase two, three Visitor Center exhibitions, took one year to write, design, and install. Phase two was funded by the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area. PhaseContinue reading “Shadows Interpretive Framework Explained (2024)”

Recognizing Excellence: Iberia Parish’s Young Leaders

In 2024, I was named as one of Iberia Parish’s top 20 professionals under 40 years old. I am grateful for the community of New Iberia and Iberia Parish for recognizing the import work that I have done at the Shadows. I returned to Iberia Parish in order to tell a more complete story ofContinue reading “Recognizing Excellence: Iberia Parish’s Young Leaders”

The Second Side: Virtual Learning on African American History

The Second Side is a six-part virtual learning project at The Shadows-on-the-Teche. The series launched in 2023 to provide supplemental content to Iberia Parish classrooms. The Second Side series is a brief look into African American life in Iberia Parish that covers topics of education, desegregation, family and community, labor and economics, and military involvement.Continue reading “The Second Side: Virtual Learning on African American History”