Exhibits

The Practice of Healing: Adaption and Development in Medical History

An exhibit curated by UL Lafayette students.

“The Practice of Healing: Adaption and Development in Medical History” is a student-curated exhibit that reveals and discusses objects regarding the adaptation and development of medical practices. Learn more about the abuse & regulation of medicine, home remedies, medical advances, sports medicine, and modern medical equipment.

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A student curated exhibit of 3D printed historical artifacts, brought to you virtually. Learn about religion, symbolism, architecture, technology, and warfare from the ancient empires of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, China, Rome, Greece, and Mexico.
During the COVID 19 pandemic, digitizing this exhibit provided an opportunity to learn more about the obstacles to creating virtual tours. This experiment in digital exhibition design aided in our project on Virtual Reality and Social Justice in Public History.

Resistance Through Persistence: Enslaved Women and Culture in Louisiana

An exhibit created by UL Lafayette History students

“Resistance Through Persistence: Enslaved Women and Culture in Louisiana” is an exhibit currently installed in the Guilbeau Center for Public History that was created by a UL Lafayette history class taught by Dr. Ian Beamish on the public history of slavery. Originally exhibited at the Vermilionville Living History Museum and Folk Life Park, “Resistance Through Persistence” emphasizes the many ways that enslaved women found to build culture despite the oppressive institutions supporting slavery. Too often resistance is only defined as rebellions and uprisings. This exhibit shows how enslaved women pushed back and resisted slavery on a daily basis.

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Walking Tour of Lafayette, Louisiana

Historic sites of Lafayette, LA

The blue moon saloon

Tour the Blue Moon Saloon with Julia Fontenot and Chandler Simon as they explore its cultural impacts as well as the building’s historical roots.

evangeline Apartments

Join Tyrone Dennis and Julianne Reynolds at the hotel that hosted Elvis Presley and Ronald Reagan, assisted those in need, and now offers affordable housing to the elderly.

visiting the gordon hotel

Come visit the Gordon Hotel with Ben Messner and Ashlyn Foret as they talk about the buildings history that continues to impact the Downtown Lafayette area!

visiting the cajun catholics

This here is the current iteration of the St. John the Evangelist Cathedral in Lafayette, Louisiana. Christine Savoie and Matthew Pitre will give you a brief history and directions to this beautiful location right outside downtown Lafayette.

hanging out at judice inn

Hang out with Kaleb Moore and Kassi Mcallister as they discuss the history and significance of Judice Inn to the Lafayette community. Though it may be a bit of a walk from the downtown area, it is one worth making due to the restaurant’s status as a cultural landmark.