Museum Blast from the Past Summer History Camp

This year's Blast from the Past Summer History Camp theme is A Tale of Acadie, inspired by upcoming exhibit Evangenalia. Registration for campers ages 6 - 12 opens April 1st! Check back here for more details.

Vision West

Vision West is published quarterly as a cooperative endeavor of West Baton Rouge Parish government agencies to educate residents about projects, activities, and services in the parish.

Parks and Recreation Summer Camp

Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Registration will open on April 26th.

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Parks and Recreation Speed and Agility

Parks and Recreation Speed and Agility Registration will open on April 26th.

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Café Français

Café Français was inaugurated in response to requests by visitors for a venue to meet and enjoy the French language. It is free and open to anyone interested in attending.

Parish Fire District welcomes ‘new era’ under Chief Crockett

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West Baton Rouge Fire Chief Tim Crockett took the helm of the WBR Fire Department in February, just weeks b...

Volunteer firefighter recognized as life member of Louisiana State Fireman's Association

Port Allen volunteer firefighter Chad Smith was recognized for becoming a life member of the Louisiana State Fireman’s Association after being a member for twenty five years.

Tim Crockett, Fire Chief of The West Baton Rouge Fire District 1, and the LSFA Si...

Blast from the Past Summer History Camp

This year's Blast from the Past Summer History Camp theme is A Tale of Acadie, inspired by upcoming exhibit Evangenalia. Registration for campers ages 6 - 12 opens April 1st!

Historical Happy Hour

On the 3rd Friday of every month, join us for intellectual discussions, music, and of course, a drink. Each month we will host a different speaker, musician, panel, or any combination of the 3. You bring the drinks, we bring the history--see you soon!

Wandering Spirit: African Wax Prints

Opening March 20th, the West Baton Rouge Museum will showcase the Wandering Spirit exhibition, curated by Gifty Benson and organized by ExhibitsUSA. The exhibit closes May 2nd.

Centered Around Culture: Quilts of Cely Pedescleaux

The story quilts of New Orleans artist Cely Pedescleaux will be featured at the West Baton Rouge Museum. The exhibit runs from March 6 to May 30.

Rural Roots of Music

Keep your eyes on our YouTube channel over the next few months as we roll out videos from our Rural Roots of Music project, done in collaboration with the National Park Service and River Road African American Museum.

Café Français

Café français was inaugurated in response to requests by visitors for a venue to meet and enjoy the French language. Café français meets on the first Friday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

Old Time Music Open Jam

Jam sessions are open for any musician to join in to play tunes including but not limited to Old Country, Bluegrass, Cajun and folk music. The public is invited to sit in free of charge.

Le Jam

The Museum will host Cajun French Music Jam Sessions sponsored by the Baton Rouge CFMA Chapter the 3rd Sunday of each month from 3-5pm. A different artist will lead a group of interested musicians during each session. So grab your instrument and join in!

Parks and Recreation Speed and Agility

Parks and Recreation Speed and Agility Registration will open on April 26th.

For more information about Speed and Agility  Click Here.

To register for Speed and Agility  Click Here.

For help creating an account in the CivicRec Portal Click ...

Parks and Recreation Summer Camp

Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Registration is now open! 

For more information about Summer Camp Click Here.

To register for Summer Camp Click Here.

For help creating an account in the CivicRec Portal Click Here.