CREOLE HERITAGE DAY 2000

The Louisiana Creole Heritage Center (LCHC) will once again partner with the St. Augustine Historical Society (SAHS) in the presentation of the Creole Heritage Day in 2000.  The event will be held on Augustine Metoyer's actual birthdate of January 22^nd.  This year will mark the 7^th year that the Creole Heritage Day will be celebrated as a national event.

As in years past, the celebration is scheduled to be held on the grounds of St. Augustine Catholic church on Cane River.  This year, however, due to renovations of the church the mass will be said under the tent. 

In an effort to maintain the presentation of a real Creole taste fest, representatives of all of the colonies will be asked to donate samples of their favorite Creole dishes.  The admission price will be waived for anyone submitting a dish.  All other activities will go on as usual.  Additional details regarding the celebration will be announced soon.

THE FOLK FESTIVAL
The Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival is an annual event as presented by the Folklife Center of Northwestern University.  The theme for the year 2000 will  complement the Creole Family History Convention.  This event

A few  of the descendant surnames from this family include CONANT, DELPHIN, MONET-BALTHAZAR, MEZIERE, ROCQUES, CLOUTIER, LE COURT, JONES, MORIN, POISOT, DUPRE, LA COUR, LLORENS, RACHAL, DAVID, LECOMTE, COLSON, CHEVALIER, SYLVIE, COUTY, ST. VILLE, & ANTY. 

presents various artists from Louisiana folk groups that provide music and dancing, folkcraft demonstrations, and all types of foods in air-conditioned comfort.  Further information on this event will be presented soon.

WIN $10,000 IN JANUARY
Back by popular demand, the St. Augustine Historical Society will once again host the $10,000 raffle to be awarded as a part of the Heritage Day celebration.  The ticket price will be an even $100 this year with prizes to be awarded in the amounts of $10,000 first prize, $3,000 second prize and a consolation prize of $100.