Black History in Baton Rouge
The beautifully diverse Baton Rouge community is the great city it is today because of its deep roots in black history and culture. Baton Rouge has been home to many African American leaders, artists, authors, film makers, chefs, inventors and more. It's one of the top destinations on African American heritage trails and civil rights trails across the country. Stops along the way include the site of the Baton Rouge Bus Boycott of 1953, Southern University (the largest historically black colleges and university in the world), The State Capitol Building, and the Baton Rouge African American Museum.
A Timeline of Black History Facts and Civil Rights in Baton Rouge
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Food & Drink
- The Original Chicken Shack (since 1937)
- Millennial Park
- Ruffins Downtown Daiquiri Lounge
- Chef Celeste Bistro
Music
Historical Attractions & Museums
- Southern University
- Baton Rouge African American Museum
- Rural Life Museum
- Magnolia Mound Plantation
- Historic Scotlandville community
Events
- Black History Month
- Juneteenth
- Black Restaurant Week
- Soul Food Festival
- Krewe of Oshun Mardi Gras Parade and Festival
- Baton Rouge Blues Festival