West Baton Rouge Museum Podcast

Presented by local historian and author Cliff LeGrange. Mr. LeGrange says “There is no better way to help preserve Atchafalaya heritage today than to look at the development of the Atchafalaya Basin’s folk life.” LeGrange explains that the spirit of the basin has thrived in the community of Bayou Pigeon since as early as 1806 when travelers explored the Oak Ridge area where there were hundreds of passenger pigeons feeding and roosting, which is how the area got its name. In this entertaining look at the rich cultural heritage of Bayou Pigeon’s history, LeGrange will share century old photographs, music, and folk stories about a region where so many Louisianan’s can trace their family roots.