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ART BODY & SOUL @ WHITNEY

October 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Come for the Pumpkins, Stay for the History

Art, Body & Soul: Indigeaux Pumpkin Patch

Celebrate fall, family, and heritage at Whitney Plantation’s Art, Body & Soul: Indigeaux Pumpkin Patch, Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This is the first-ever event of its kind, inspired by our fall exhibition, Indigeaux: Yes, Spirit. I’ll go…, by artist and cultural architect Iya Oriade Queen Leia Lewis. Through vibrant textiles and storytelling, Indigeaux reclaims the history of indigo — a crop cultivated here in the 18th century by enslaved Africans with extraordinary skill and artistry.

Families will enjoy:

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Welcome Ceremony

Emcees: Trenice Cooper, Deputy Director of Operations at Whitney Plantation &

Performers: West St. John Elementary Choir & Cheerleaders, Shantell Walker, Principal of West St. John Elementary

Music: DJ Red Alert

Location: Gazebo Circle Station

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Indigeaux Pumpkin Pick & Painting

Activity: Pick a pumpkin behind the church and enjoy (…)

Details

Date:: October 18, 2025
Time:: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Website:: www.whitneyplantation.org

Venue

: Whitney Plantation
: 5099 Highway 18
Wallace, LA 70049 United States + Google Map

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