Events at the Museum
The Northeast Louisiana Delta African-American Heritage Museum hosts a vibrant calendar of cultural, educational, and artistic events that reflect our mission to preserve and celebrate Black history in the Delta region. From live performances to hands-on workshops, each event invites the community to engage deeply with the stories, voices, and creative expression that shape our shared legacy.
Explore our recent and ongoing events below, and check back regularly for updates on upcoming programs. Whether you're an artist, a student, a music lover, or a curious visitor, there's always something meaningful happening at the museum.
Current Events
Fats Domino & Dave

Their creative process and the legacies they left behind recalled through music, media, and art.
Past Events
Cast of Blues

An interactive traveling exhibit featuring 15 color photographs of iconic blues musicians and legendary venues that shaped their sound. Equal parts visual art and sonic memory, this exhibit invites music lovers and history buffs alike into the living legacy of the blues.
Open Mic Poetry Nights
Local poets, spoken word artists, and first-time performers gather in a welcoming, intergenerational space to share their voices. These evenings are a cornerstone of our programming, reinforcing the museum's role as a living space for cultural creation and exchange.
Music on the Bayou


More than a concert, this cherished community tradition fills the museum with sound, dance, and memory. Classical musicians perform live in the gallery, creating an immersive experience that brings people together through joy and shared rhythm.
Summer Art Camp

Each summer, children explore painting, storytelling, sculpture, and African-American history. These camps cultivate creativity, confidence, and cultural pride in the next generation of artists and thinkers.
Emmett Till Traveling Exhibit
Through images, personal stories, and interactive media, this powerful exhibit invites reflection on one of the most pivotal tragedies in American history. It underscores our commitment to civic education and remembrance.
Juried Art Competitions and Exhibitions
We support both emerging and established Black artists through curated exhibitions that foster dialogue and elevate new voices. Winners receive public recognition, gallery exposure, and opportunities for professional growth.
Want to experience the museum in person? Plan your visit today and be part of our growing community of culture-makers, learners, and art lovers.
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The Legacies of Fats Domino & Dave Bartholomew
Recalled through media, music, and art.
Now through the end of July 2025.
Dave Bartholomew and Antione "Fats" Domino were two of the most important architects of New Orleans music in the years after World War Il, and beyond. Using such musical antecedents as big band jazz and boogie woogie, Bartholomew and Domino created a distinctive New Orleans sound that reverberated across America in the 1950s, helping to define both rhythm & blues and rock & roll.
Self-taught and in tune with the sounds of the street and clubs of New Orleans, Fats Domino gave the music Crescent City authenticity, while Dave Bartholomew provided clever arrangements and production guidance to the songs he and Fats wrote and recorded. The result was hit after hit in the 1950s, providing ample evidence that New Orleans was where both R&B and early rock & roll emerged.