The 2016 ALHFAM conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has just started and it’s already shaping up to be amazing. Many workshops and tours were offered today and, sadly, since I’m only one person, I can just report on mine. I went on the Acadiana tour and visited Vermilionville (a living history site), toured through the Atchafalaya basin, learned about Cajun and Creole culture, and before 1pm had listened to live zydeco music (with the best washboard player I have ever seen), eaten andouille sausage and okra, learned to dance, and watched the making of pecan candies. By the end of the day, we’d even seen a gator. The day was capped off by seeing old friends and colleagues and meeting new ones at the Smoked, Salted, and Pickled reception. Enjoy the pictures . . . more to come tomorrow! OR, in the meantime, check out other posts on social media using #ALHFAM16
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Kimberly and Linda from Texas. Linda is a first time attendee and received a fellowship to come. We’re happy to have her. 
No ALHFAM conference would be complete without music. Mary Seelhorst is on the fiddle once again.
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School of the Mule at Rural Life Museum was great. Students gave the mules a haircut, trimmed hoofs, checked their teeth, harnessed and drove a wagon all around. Great day!
Hooves. “Hoofs” is an inside joke. Haha.
Wish I could be there! Have a great time all you lovely ALHFAM folks!
Loving the blog. Since I can’t be there this year it’s nice to see everyone and what’s going on. Thanks