Join us as we celebrate Black History Month, an annual celebration of the achievements of African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Having a special designated time to celebrate Black History in America was the idea of historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans.  Since 1976, the U.S. has designated the month of February as Black History Month and we will celebrate at LCM again this year throughout the month and throughout the Museum.

Visit our Make Your Mark Gallery to see our Wall of Fame, which features influential Black Mark Makers in Arts & Culture from Louisiana, including Irma Thomas, who is also prominently featured in our Jammin’ House and Terrance Osborne, the designer of the Shotgun House in our Make Your Mark Gallery. We feature many other talents who have made their marks on our city, our state, and all over the world.

Schedule of Events

Thursdays Throughout February at 1:00 p.m.: Reading of?Mr. Okra Sells Fruits and Vegetables

“I have oranges and bananas. I have broccoli.” That’s the call of Mr. Okra, the beloved New Orleans vegetable and fruit vendor who sold while singing from his truck. We will read?Mr. Okra Sells Fruits and Vegetables?by Lashon Daley from our very own replica of Mr. Okra’s truck in our Follow That Food Gallery.

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. via Zoom: Sensory Friendly Caregiver Peer Support Group

Parents and caregivers of children with sensory needs are invited to join our peer support that will take place the fourth Thursday of each month via Zoom.  Please contact [email protected] with questions and for Zoom link.