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August 19 - 22, 2009
Hilton Baton Rouge Capital Center, Baton Rouge, LA
Hosted by the River Road African American Museum, Donaldsonville, LA
About Baton Rouge
Named by French explorer, Pierre Le Moyne Sieur d'Iberville, 300 years ago for the "red stick" along a Mississippi River bluff, Baton Rouge has been shaped by a variety of cultural and environmental influences. Our cuisine is a blend of Creole and Cajun, topped with Italian, German, Spanish, Caribbean and Greek flavorings. Our architecture reflects African American and Caribbean influences, with large balconies and many doors. Our language also reflects our international heritage. While visiting Baton Rouge, you will hear locals revert to versions of French in everyday conversation. “Cher,” a term of endearment, is not exclusive to the French or Cajuns in the area. Many of us will have an “envie,” a longing for something, usually food. And of course, there are beignets, cafe au lait, and etouffe.
Today Baton Rouge's rich cultural tradition can be seen in our unique attractions, heard in our Zydeco, Blues and Cajun music, and tasted in our blend of Creole, African American, French and Spanish cuisine. Baton Rouge is truly the center of Louisiana's cultural excitement with a lot of reasons to stick around!
Climate
Baton Rouge has a semi-tropical climate, perfect for outdoor activities. The weather is consistently warm from May to September with an average summer temperature of 81 degrees. Check www.weather.com for current conditions.
Transportation
Airline
Baton Rouge is accessible by jet service via Delta, American, Northwest and Continental. The Hilton Capitol Center Baton Rouge is located 8 miles from the airport and the hotel provides complimentary transportation to and from Baton Rouge Metro Airport. Rental cars, Super Shuttle and taxi service are also available to and from the New Orleans International Airport, located 70 miles from downtown Baton Rouge.
Auto
Call the hotel for driving directions or consult Google Maps.
Train
Amtrak service is available to New Orleans, consult www.Amtrak.com for schedules and fares. Travel from New Orleans to Baton Rouge is available by rental car, Super Shuttle, limousine or taxi service.
Host Institutions
Odell S. Williams Now & Then Museum
538 South Boulevard
Baton Rouge, 70802
225-343-4431
Southern University Museum of Art
www.sus.edu./CHIP/SUMA
Martin L. Harvey Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Ph: 225.771.4513
Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum & Veterans Archives
www.africanamericanheritagemuseum.com
1600 Phoenix Square
Baton Rouge, LA 70403
Ph: 985.542.4259
Louisiana State University Museum of Art
www.lsumoa.com
Shaw Center for the Arts
100 Lafayette Street
Baton Rouge, LA, 70801
Ph: 225.389.7200
Louisiana State Museum
http://lsm.crt.state.la.us
660 N. 4th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Ph: 225.342.5428
River Road African American Museum
www.africanamericanmuseum.org
406 Charles Street
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Ph: 225.474.5553
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