Help LPB celebrate 50 years of telling Louisiana stories and ensure many more years to come by showing your support with these special 50th anniversary items. 🎄🎁🎅
Trumpeter and bandleader George Bell leads an exceptional group of musicians- with featured vocalist Quiana Lynell - in an evening of Christmas and holiday favorites.
George Rodrigue's story and art are a vivid part of the Louisiana landscape, and continue to be an important part of the art world in America and beyond.
This documentary takes you from one end of our state to the other to show all of the ways Louisiana is a jewel, not just to those of us that live here, but to the entire world.
Louisiana's Hidden History: Spanish Louisiana in the American Revolution
In support of America’s 250 celebration, LPB Education developed six standards-aligned resources to help grade 3-8 students understand the important role of Spanish Louisiana in winning the American Revolution. Diverse troops led by Governor Bernardo de Gálvez fought several battles against the British during the war.
During December, the LDMA is heading out on a virtual Louisiana Christmas journey. Louisiana is home to a variety of unique Christmas celebrations. You can also learn more about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations from LPB’s Folks series!
In this festive Play & Learn, we kick things off with a fun video clip from Pinkalicious & Peterrific as they create a magical gingerbread house. Then it’s your turn! Families build their own gingerbread village using recycled boxes—proof that creativity and holiday magic can come from anything.
Created by the Louisiana Legislature, LPB began broadcasting on September 6, 1975, with a clear mission: to educate, inform, and connect the citizens of Louisiana. LPB has remained a commercial-free network, dedicated to sharing stories that appeal to both children and adults.
Philanthropy for LPB Continues with Support for Family’s Favorite Shows
The Lawrence Welk Show on LPB has been supported by Shreveport-based Kilpatrick Life Insurance Company and Rose-Neath Funeral Homes for 43 years. According to Margaret Shehee, president of Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home and vice president and Secretary/Treasurer of Kilpatrick Life Insurance Company, her parents loved The Lawrence Welk Show.
"I honestly think my mom would come and get me if I let our Lawrence Welk sponsorship lapse," she said. "I remember the absolute joy my parents got from tuning in each Saturday and I want to always honor that."
