Friends of E.D. White Historic Site

Friends of E.D. White Historic Site White Family

To promote quality educational and recreation opportunities for tourists and community members focused on the heritage and culture of Bayou Lafourche, the sugar cane industry, and the history of the E.D.

🌿 Step back in time at Discovery Day at the E.D. White Historic Site! 🌿Join us for a fun-filled morning of history, cult...
05/12/2026

🌿 Step back in time at Discovery Day at the E.D. White Historic Site! 🌿

Join us for a fun-filled morning of history, culture, and family activities on Saturday, May 30 from 10 AM–12 PM at the beautiful E.D. White Historic Site in Thibodaux!

✨ Enjoy:
🎲 Historic kids’ games
🎣 Fishing
🎨 Craft making
🇫🇷 Mini French lesson

🎉 FREE ADMISSION!

Bring the whole family and experience Louisiana history in a hands-on, memorable way under the shade of the historic oaks.

📍 E.D. White Historic Site
2295 LA Hwy. 1, Thibodaux, LA

Plan your visit: LouisianaStateMuseums.org

⏰ Last Chance Before Discovery Day! ⏰Tomorrow’s the big day at the E.D. White Historic Site — and today is your last cha...
02/20/2026

⏰ Last Chance Before Discovery Day! ⏰

Tomorrow’s the big day at the E.D. White Historic Site — and today is your last chance to make plans to join us!

📅 Saturday, February 21
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 2295 LA Hwy. 1, Thibodaux, LA
🎟️ FREE Admission!

Bring the whole family for a morning of hands-on fun and history, including:
• Historic Kids’ Games
• Fishing
• Story Time
• Butter Making Fun

It’s the perfect way to step back in time and enjoy a beautiful Louisiana morning under the oaks. 🌳✨

Don’t miss out — make your plans today and we’ll see you tomorrow!

Plan your visit: https://louisianastatemuseum.org/events

🎉 DISCOVERY DAY at the E.D. White Historic Site! 🎉Join us for a fun-filled morning of history, hands-on activities, and ...
02/12/2026

🎉 DISCOVERY DAY at the E.D. White Historic Site! 🎉

Join us for a fun-filled morning of history, hands-on activities, and family fun!

📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 E.D. White Historic Site
2295 LA Hwy 1, Thibodaux, LA

✨ Activities Include:
• Historic Kids’ Games
• Fishing
• Story Time
• Butter Making

🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!

Bring the whole family and experience history in an exciting, interactive way. We can’t wait to see you there!

Friends of the E.D. White Historic Site is excited to share that we received a 2025 Emergency Readiness Grant from the S...
01/27/2026

Friends of the E.D. White Historic Site is excited to share that we received a 2025 Emergency Readiness Grant from the State of Louisiana and the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities to support important improvements to the Visitor Center and storage facility!

With this funding, storm shutters were installed at the Visitor Center, and repairs and upgrades were made to our storage building. This helps protect historic materials, equipment, and visitor spaces from severe Louisiana weather.

“This grant is an important investment in the future of the E.D. White Historic Site,” said Pamela T. Folse, President of the Friends of the E.D. White Historic Site. “We are grateful to the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities for helping ensure this historic place remains protected and accessible for generations to come.”

Check out the before, during, and after photos made possible by all involved, from the funding to the physical repairs of our site. Thank you for helping us preserve Louisiana history!

Pictured: Jody Folse, Friends Member; Malcolm Hodnett, Friends Board Vice President; Gus Legendre, Frends Member; Rudy Soignet, Site Maintenance; Jody Folse, Friends Member

Funding for the 2025 Emergency Readiness Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.


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A warm thank you goes out to Rouses Markets for their support as a Sapling Partner in our Bicentennial Celebration!Altho...
11/19/2025

A warm thank you goes out to Rouses Markets for their support as a Sapling Partner in our Bicentennial Celebration!

Although they didn’t appear on our sponsorship media, their generosity helped us nurture a day filled with storytelling, tradition, and community pride. We’re grateful for their commitment to always supporting local events and organizations in the community. ❤️

11/18/2025

Thank you, HTV, for joining us at Oaks and Origins Festival: A Bicentennial Celebration of the E.D. White Historic Site!

11/17/2025

We'd like to give a shout out and thank you to Jake Giardina who was not included on our sponsorship media, but was an important part in making our Bicentennial Celebration a success! Thank you for your Rooted Ally sponsorship and dedication to the preservation and celebration of our beautiful community's history. Just like the festival, it will not be forgotten!💚🌳

We’d also like to share a special thank-you to The Honorable Chief Justice John L. Weimer, III for joining us at Oaks & ...
11/17/2025

We’d also like to share a special thank-you to The Honorable Chief Justice John L. Weimer, III for joining us at Oaks & Origins and bringing our history to life “under the oaks.”

His presentation, “A Chat with the Chief,” invited us to step back in time, hear the stories that shaped Bayou Lafourche, and celebrate the people and moments that built our community over the last 200 years.

We’re grateful for the insight, warmth, and deep local knowledge he shared. It added something truly unforgettable to this Bicentennial celebration.

Thank you, Chief Justice Weimer, for helping us honor the past and carry its stories forward.

As we wrap up this unforgettable Bicentennial celebration, we’d like to give one last, heartfelt thank-you to the sponso...
11/17/2025

As we wrap up this unforgettable Bicentennial celebration, we’d like to give one last, heartfelt thank-you to the sponsors who helped bring Oaks & Origins to life. 🌳✨

From mighty oaks to each acorn, your support carried this event from vision to reality: honoring our history, uplifting our community, and planting seeds for the future of the E.D. White Historic Site.

Thank you to our generous sponsors:
🌳 Mighty Oak – Presenting Partners
Jeffords Anthony Little & Gremillion PLLC
Range

🌿 Canopy Patrons
Waste Pro
Slo-Melt Ice
Bayou Signs Outdoor

🌾 Rooted Allies
Naquin Bros. Inc.
David & Sheela Plater
John & Jewel Bishop

🌱 Sapling Partners
Synergy Bank
United Community Bank
Morvant & Cavell, LLC
Gouaux Law Firm
Dr. Monroe Howell, DDS
The Oaks of Thibodaux
Foret Construction Group, LLC

🌰 Acorns of Tradition
Joseph P. Kolwe, CPA (APC)
Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc.

Your commitment, generosity, and community spirit made this milestone one to remember. Thank you for helping us celebrate 200 years “under the oaks.” 💚🌾

✨ THANK YOU THIBODAUX! 200 YEARS AND GOING STRONG ✨As Oaks & Origins weekend comes to a close, we want to extend our hea...
11/17/2025

✨ THANK YOU THIBODAUX! 200 YEARS AND GOING STRONG ✨

As Oaks & Origins weekend comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us in celebrating two centuries of history, culture, and community under the oaks.

From the flag raising and the moving gun salute, to the words shared by the Chief Justice and our honored guest speakers, the opening ceremony set the tone for a celebration worthy of this Bicentennial milestone.

Throughout the day, live music, cultural demonstrations, historical presentations, local vendors, and family-friendly activities brought our shared story to life.

To our sponsors, partners, volunteers, vendors, musicians, reenactors, and every family who came out to learn, connect, and celebrate... thank you. Your presence and support made this event unforgettable.

And to our incredible collaborators: Louisiana State Museums, Louisiana's Cajun Bayou, and Explore Louisiana, thank you for helping us honor this historic anniversary and share the story of our region with pride.

We were honored to close the day with a special tree planting, symbolizing the roots we share and the legacy we continue to grow for generations to come. Here’s to the next 200 years of honoring our past and inspiring our future. 🌳✨

🌳 THANK YOU from the Bottom of the Bayou! 🌳What a beautiful day under the oaks! Our Oaks and Origins Festival: A Bicent...
11/16/2025

🌳 THANK YOU from the Bottom of the Bayou! 🌳

What a beautiful day under the oaks! Our Oaks and Origins Festival: A Bicentennial Celebration of the E.D. White Historic Site was a true reflection of the spirit, culture, and community that make Bayou Lafourche such a special place.

We want to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who helped bring this day to life:

🎉 Volunteers – From setup at sunrise to cleanup at sunset, your energy and heart made the event run smoothly.
🎤 Speakers and Performers – Your words and music gave voice to 200 years of heritage.
🧵 Demonstrators & Exhibitors – Thank you for sharing your talents and traditions with such passion.
🍲 Food & Craft Vendors – You filled our bellies and our homes with flavor and beauty.
📚 Historians & Storytellers – Your oral histories and exhibits reminded us where we come from.
🏡 Docents and Staff – Thank you for keeping the E.D. White Historic Site shining.
🤝 Sponsors & Partners – This would not have been possible without your generous support!!!

And of course, thank YOU to everyone who attended. Your presence helped us honor 200 years of history, culture, and community along Bayou Lafourche.

Let’s carry this bayou pride forward together!

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2295 Street Mary St
Thibodaux, LA
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