![Author Talk: "Were You There? A Biography of Emma Wakefield-Paillet", 5 October | Event in Baton Rouge](https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/cb87ad063a74932c89a2d67f117cdb58cf62a7d4082cabf214258525ad7976a0-rimg-w1200-h675-dcded8c6-gmir.jpg?v=1759230808 "Author Talk: "Were You There? A Biography of Emma Wakefield-Paillet", Louisiana's Old State Capitol, Baton Rouge, 5 October 2025 | AllEvents")
1 hour
Louisiana's Old State Capitol
Free Tickets Available
Sun, 05 Oct, 2025 at 01:30 pm to 02:30 pm (GMT-05:00)
Louisiana's Old State Capitol
100 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, United States
The Louisiana's Old State Capitol Book Club invites you to a special "Author’s Talk and Book Discussion" on Were You There? A Biography of Emma Wakefield-Paillet, by Phebe Hayes and Margaret Simon.
This compelling book delves into the gripping story of Emma as she breaks away from the oppression of the post-Civil War southern life and successfully becomes the first African American woman to receive a medical degree in the state of Louisiana.
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| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | Free |
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