CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

Meetings are always held on the second Saturday of the month at the Louisiana State Archives Building in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (see map below).

A MAP TO THE LOUISIANA STATE ARCHIVES BUILDING IS SHOWN BELOW

Past Meetings and Events

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010 - 11 A.M.

EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH LIBRARY - BLUEBONNET BRANCH

9200 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge (between Highland Rd. and Perkins Rd.)

Our speakers will be Joan Aleman and Alisa Janney, and they will be speaking on the topic of "First Families of Louisiana Certificate Program".  This program was established by the Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society to recognize the heritage of colonial families of Louisiana.

Many of the Canary Islanders who immigrated to Louisiana in the 18th century meet the qualifications for this program.

SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2010 - 11 A.M.

LOUISIANA STATE ARCHIVES BUILDING, ESSEN LANE, BATON ROUGE, LA

Our speaker was Mr. John Hickey who spoke about Canary Islanders in the Militia. As always his talk was interesting and informative.  Following his talk, he was presented with a certificate in appreciation for all he has contributed to the Society over the years.

SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2010 - 11 A.M.

LOUISIANA STATE ARCHIVES BUILDING, ESSEN LANE, BATON ROUGE, LA

Celebrate La Gomera!  Our speaker was Mr. Paul "Skip" Newfield, who gave a great presentation about families from the island of La Gomera who came to Louisiana.  There was also some discussion about a display that our society will be doing at the Jones Creek branch of the EBR Parish Library.  Anyone who is interested in participating in planning and designing the display should contact one of our board members.

SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2010 - MEMBERS ONLY

ST. GABRIEL FIELD TRIP

Our May meeting consisted of a historical presentation and tour of St. Gabriel Church - The first church of our ancestors.  The tour was followed by a Social - Celebrate Dia de la Cruz - a traditional celebration which was graciously hosted at the home of Alisa Janney.  It was a great day celebrating the heritage of our ancestors in the same way they did many years ago.

Members standing outside the historic St. Gabriel church

Members and their crosses decorated for Dia de la Cruz

*Photos by Marie Estopinal

SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2010 - 11 A.M.

LOUISIANA STATE ARCHIVES BUILDING, ESSEN LANE, BATON ROUGE, LA

Our speaker was Mr. Clifford Normand who gave a great presentation on Bernardo de Galvez, the "Unsung Hero".

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 20-21, 2010

Annual Islenos Fiesta in St. Bernard.  Click here for more information.

The annual Fiesta in St. Bernard was a great one with Princesa Dacil visiting from the islands to give everyone a taste of historic Canarian culture.  Another highlight of the Fiesta was the rededication of the Los Islenos Museum, rebuilt after its destruction during Hurricane Katrina five years ago.  The museum is in the rebuilt remnants of what was Dr. Louis Alfred Ducros' home in the early 20th century.  On hand to cut the ribbon rededicating the museum was Dr. Ducros' great, great grandson.

Our society ran a genealogy and information booth in the museum building that was very well attended by many visitors to the Fiesta looking for more information about their Canarian ancestry.

Visitors viewing the various displays in our genealogy booth.

Society President Rose Marie Powell (far left) presenting an certificate awarding honorary membership to our Society to Fernando Rodriguez for all his help and continual support to us.
Pictured (left to right) - President Rose Marie Powell, Sergio Ramos, Fernando Rodriguez, Treasurer Steve Estopinal, Vice-President Alisa Janney, Catherine Prokop

Some of the displays at our genealogy exhibit during the Fiesta.

FEBRUARY 2010

LOUISIANA STATE ARCHIVES BUILDING, ESSEN LANE, BATON ROUGE, LA

The topic of our February meeting was "Connecting Canario Cousins".  There was discussion about the project to implement an online system for sharing information about various genealogy research that we are working on.  Members would be able to access the site and post surnames that they are researching and be connected with others doing the same research, in order to share information.  We hope to have the system online soon for members to access.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2010 - 11 A.M.

LOUISIANA STATE ARCHIVES BUILDING, ESSEN LANE, BATON ROUGE, LA

Our speaker at the January meeting was Juan Salvadores, a native of Spain and resident of the Canary Island of La Palma.  Juan is currently in Louisiana teaching Spanish at Scotlandville Magnet High School.  He spoke to us about the people, culture, and history of the island of La Palma.  Some of our Canarios ancestors who came to Louisiana in 1778 were from this beautiful island. 

Our January speaker, Juan R. Salvadores-Canedo giving his presentation.

Pictured (left to right) are Teresa Tascon-Fernandez (Juan's wife), President Rose Marie Powell, and our speaker Juan R. Salvadores-Canedo.

*Photos by Marie Estopinal

Click here to see the calendar of events for the year 2009.

Click here to see the calendar of events for the year 2008.

Click here to see the calendar of events for the year 2007.

Click here to see the calendar of events for the year 2006.

Click here to see the calendar of events for the year 2005.

LOUISIANA STATE ARCHIVES BUILDING - 3851 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA

Please note that visitors to the Archives are required to show photo ID and sign in.

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