The Philippine-Louisiana Historical Society is raising funds with the “Bricks for St. Malo” fundraising project. The campaign is an opportunity for community members to support the work of the Philippine-Louisiana Historical Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the rich history of Filipinos in Louisiana. For a $100 dollar donation, you can purchase a 2x4x8 brick…
The Philippine-Louisiana Historical Society (PLHS) kicked-off Filipino American History Month (FAHM) with a series of events in St. Bernard Parish. On October 1st the community gathered at multiple venues in St. Bernard to celebrate the beginning of a month dedicated to remembering Filipino American history. View event flyer in FIlipinoLa archive. The day began with…
The 2022 Filipino American History Month celebration on October 1, 2022, featured Filipino foods prepared by local Filipino chefs. Merienda was served at the Islenos Museum Complex. A selection of sweets and Filipino coffee kept the crowd satisfied until dinner was served down the road at the Historic St. Bernard Courthouse where the FAHM Gala…
On August 27th, the Philippine American Women’s Association of Louisiana (PAWAL) hosted a Halo-Halo Workshop at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, (SOFAB) at 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd in New Orleans. Forty attendees learned about making the toppings for halo-halo and assembling the desert. The workshop started with a greeting from PAWAL president Jessica Bayuga who introduced the…
On August 20th, the Philippine American Women’s Association of Louisiana (PAWAL) hosted a Kamayan Workshop at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, (SOFAB) at 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd in New Orleans. Forty attendees learned how to prepare a table for a kamayan, a Filipino meal in which food is spread along a table and…
We would like to know more about what you eat, cook, and grow. The PLHS is embarking on a research project related to the foodways of Filipinos in Louisiana. If you are of Filipino ancestry and live in Louisiana, we would love to have you complete our community survey. Purpose The survey aims to understand…
The Philippine Louisiana Historical Society unveiled the St. Malo Historical Marker Saturday November 9th. Watch TFC Balitang America’s coverage of the event. Read “From Manila to the Marigny: How Philippine Pioneers Left a Mark at the ‘End of the World’ in New Orleans.” In the build-up to the event, a number of news organizations wrote…
To officially commemorate the first permanent Filipino settlement in the United States, the Philippine-Louisiana Historical Society will host the unveiling of a historical marker for St. Malo on November 9, 2019. The St. Malo Marker will be the second Louisiana Historical Marker to be placed in the state under the sponsorship of the Philippine-Louisiana Historical…
On June 15th in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana, the Filipino American community and residents of the Town of Jean Lafitte celebrated Philippine Independence Day and the history of Filipinos in Louisiana. The celebration highlighted the interconnections between the histories of the Philippines and Louisiana. Formal proceedings at Manila Village Plaza were highlighted by Philippine Honorary Consul…
The document is distributed at events catering to the Filipino American community. It provides a brief history of the Filipino Community in Louisiana, highlighting our consistent presence and encouraging involvement in Filipino American community organizations, including the Philippine-Louisiana Historical Society.
