OPELOUSAS, La. (WNTZ) – The Opelousas Museum will host a community storytelling event later this month, inviting residents to share memories and celebrate the history of Opelousas neighborhoods.
The event, titled Community Conversations: Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods, will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at the museum, located at 315 N. Main St.
Organizers say the gathering will give residents an opportunity to talk about the neighborhoods that shaped their lives, from childhood memories in Brickyard to favorite local businesses in The Hill. Participants will be encouraged to share stories about neighborhood life, traditions and community landmarks while helping preserve the cultural history of Opelousas.
The conversation will take place alongside the museum’s Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods photo exhibit, which features resident-submitted photographs capturing everyday life across neighborhoods including North End, South Park and the Oil Mill. The exhibit highlights community scenes such as porch gatherings, neighborhood conversations and children playing, offering a visual portrait of life in Opelousas.
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Visitors attending the event will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite image in the exhibit. The winning photograph will be named “Best in Show” and displayed on a billboard…