Louisiana's Lincoln Theater opened in 1949, hosted famous musicians and played a role in the 1953 bus boycott; after years of restoration, the landmark is set to reopen on October 29
- Louisiana’s historic Lincoln Theater set to reopen after years of restorationPhoto credit: Google street viewBaton Rouge’s historic Lincoln Theater is finally ready to welcome the public again.
- First opened in 1949, the landmark hosted legendary Black performers during segregation and became an important meeting place during the 1953 Baton Rouge bus boycott.
- After more than a decade of restoration work and a $4 million investment, the Louisiana Black History Hall of Fame will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house on October 29 to mark its reopening, according to WBRZ and 225
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- Louisiana’s historic Lincoln Theater set to reopen after years of restorationPhoto credit: Google street viewBaton Rouge’s historic Lincoln Theater is finally ready to welcome the public again.
- First opened in 1949, the landmark hosted legendary Black performers during segregation and became an important meeting place during the 1953 Baton Rouge bus boycott.
- After more than a decade of restoration work and a $4 million investment, the Louisiana Black History Hall of Fame will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house on October 29 to mark its reopening, according to WBRZ and 225
Sources: Times of India