The West Baton Rouge Museum is pleased to announce a new exhibit and publication, Kont Kréyol-yé (Creole Folktales), based on the 1931 LSU Master’s thesis by Lafayette Jarreau, which recorded Creole folktales in both Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge Parishes. The exhibit will be on display through October 12, 2025.
This exhibit brings to life the rich tradition of storytelling through the folklore collected by Lafayette Jarreau, a Pointe Coupee native whose thesis preserves the Creole language and humor. Featuring artwork created by Louisiana Creoles who have visually interpreted these tales, the exhibit highlights the creative legacy of the Creole community. Artists include Malaika Favorite, Keith “Cartoonman” Douglas, Jonathan Mayers, George Marks, Henry Barconey, and Henry Watson among others. Beginning in June, the book will be available for $50 in the West Baton Rouge Museum gift shop.
Funding for this project has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH). The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities or the State of Louisiana. Additional support was provided by the West Baton Rouge Historical Association, Vilaj Bonjwa, and Chinbo, Inc.