July 18, 2026 12:00- 1:00 PM
Prather Coliseum, Natchitoches, Louisiana
The Winnsboro Easter Rock Ensemble will perform their traditional Easter Eve ritual as part of the 46th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival on the NSU campus in Natchitoches. Performing their Easter Eve vigil on the stage of the Magale Recital Hall directly before the annual Louisiana State Fiddle Championship, the Ensemble will also engage in a discussion of their tradition with folklorist Dr. Susan Roach, who will facilitate an audience Q&A. (Photo via National Park Service)
This program is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
