Salon de Jeanne d'Arc: Messengers and Mystics

The Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc, producers of the annual Joan of Arc Parade, will host its annual free conference about Joan of Arc, medieval history, local French culture, and Catholic culture from 9:30 to 1:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 4, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

This event is free of charge and open to the public. Registration is not required. 

• 9:30 a.m. Doors Open. Meet & Greet Krewe Members & Leaders; Visit Info Tables.
• 10:00 a.m. Welcome Remarks & Introductions
• 10:15-11:15 a.m. “I Am Not Afraid: I Was Born for This,“ a dynamic narrated slideshow with medieval music created by Joan Fox featuring multiple performers/readers, telling Joan of Arc’s life story.
• 11:30-12:15 p.m.  “Le Vent Se Lève: Advocating for French in Louisiana in 2025,” A panel discussion featuring our reigning Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc King Scott Tilton, Executive Director of Nous Foundation.
• 12:30-1:30 p.m.  “The One Hundred Years War in Less Than an Hour,” a talk by Cyril Lagvanec, Historian, Ph.D.in Military History.

For the full schedule of Salon de Jeanne d’Arc talks and more information about the krewe’s year-round cultural activities, visit www.joanofarcparade.org.