Atchafalaya Basin history topic of museum lecture

Environmental Scientist A. James Delahoussaye will lead a lecture on the history of “Atchafalaya Living,” at 6 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Jeanerette Museum.
He will discuss the houseboat communities in the Atchafalaya Basin, commercial fishermen and the life stories of people who have lived there.
Delahoussaye spent much of his early life living in a houseboat in the Atchafalaya swamp. These early experiences led him to record the stories of the people who live, work and visit the basin in order to keep the history alive for future generations.
He learned much of the swamp’s natural history from Cajun fishermen. After exploring different cultures while collecting orchids and exploring nature, he pursued a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in zoology. Delahoussaye is an environmental scientist working on ancient Indian sites in Louisiana.
This free program at the Jeanerette Museum, located at 500 East Main St., is best suited for an adult audience. Seating may be limited and is taken on a first come, first serve basis.
For more information visit www.jeanerettemuseum.com or email jeanerettemuseum@yahoo.com. Or call the museum at 337-276-4408.
Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.