Saturday, Oct. 15 at 9:30 a.m.: Jim Bradshaw, noted local columnist and historian, will speak on the history of Evangeline Parish.  This event is co-sponsored by the Evangeline Genealogical and Historical Society and the Library.  The event is part of the Genealogical and Historical Society’s quarterly meeting.  Admission is free, and everybody is welcome.  Refreshments will be served.  Come hear Jim and network with family researchers.  Newcomers welcome!

Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. at the main library: James Fogleman, educator and local archaelogist, will speak on “Prehistoric Trade in Central Louisiana.”  Jimmy will bring artifacts and will identify artifacts if you have any that you would like to ask him about.  Admission is free, and refreshments will be served.

 These events are part of the library’s celebration of the parish’s centennial and of October as Louisiana Archaelogy Month.  Come join us at the main library in Ville Platte this Saturday morning the 15th and Tuesday evening the 18th!

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