Helping Keep a Legacy of African American History Alive in St. Landry Parish
Louisiana is rich with hidden gems reflecting the diverse cultures that come together to create the state’s unique character. One of those diamonds in the rough, the Rural African American Museum, sits unassumingly in the heart of Opelousas, an unexpected treasure trove of displays and artifacts highlighting 100 years of everyday life for African Americans in St. Landry and surrounding parishes.