Wednesday, August 19
“Red Beans & Rice by the River”
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center

Welcome to the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center located just above the majestic Mississippi River. Built in 1927, this ten story Spanish Renaissance building was meticulously restored and re-opened in 2006. It is among the prestigious Historic Hotels of America. Known as the Hotel Heidelberg, this was the unofficial headquarters for Governor Huey P. Long’s administration during the years of 1928-1932. Come early and enjoy an evening of “blues”, red beans and rice and a view of the river. Sponsored by the Baton Rouge Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Thursday, August 20
“Old South Baton Rouge”
6:00 p.m.  – 8:30 p.m.
Louisiana State Museum, Baton Rouge

Just a few blocks from the Hilton, AAAM will be the special guest of the State Museum’s reception where you will one of Baton Rouge’s oldest African America communities. Sponsored by the Louisiana State Museum.

Friday, August 21
“Jazz on the Ave and a Taste of the River Road”
7:00 p.m.  – 10:00 p.m.
River Road African American Museum, Donaldsonville

Journey down river with us to Louisiana’s third oldest city, Donaldsonville where the River Road African American Museum will host an evening with historical characters on the Avenue. Have you ever seen jambalaya cooked in a cast iron pot. Well you’ll learn a lot about the culture, food and music in rural Louisiana on this visit to “sugarcane country.” Dress cool because it will be hot!

Saturday, August 22
“African American Heritage Tour of Baton Rouge”
$30.00 per person  (Includes transportation & museum admission)
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This African American Heritage Tour of the city will take you to through the neighborhood known as “old south Baton Rouge.” Two museums will be visited: The Odell S. Williams Now & Then Museum and the Southern University Museum of Art. This is the tour to shop for Louisiana specialty food items at Tony’s Seafood before the bus returns to the hotel. Dress cool because it will be hot!

“Bound for New Orleans for an Evening of Gumbo” Bus Tour
$75.00 per person (Includes transportation & meals)
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Some museums are off the beaten path. This tour takes visitors from Baton Rouge to New Orleans with a stop in Hammond, Louisiana to the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum & Veterans Archives. A soul food lunch will be provided. The next stop is the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans to see and hear about the recovery efforts of the arts and culture in the community most devastated by hurricane of 2005. Join us for an edible exhibit experience at the famed Dooky Chase Restaurant for the “Triology of Gumbo;” a tasting and discussion about Louisiana most requested dish.
Dress cool because it will be hot.