Guardians Institute
About this Organization
Guardians Institute opened the Donald Harrison, Sr. Museum and Cultural Center in 2013. The facility honors and educates community members about the indigenous art/cultural traditions through educational programs and projects. The museum, named in honor of the founder, Herreast Harrison's late husband, Donald Harrison, Sr. by celebrating his legacy and presenting community-based arts traditions from New Orleans.
Mrs. Harrison established the Donald Harrison, Sr. Book Program in 2006. She has presented over 40,000 books to area school children during in-school programs that included not only a new book for each child, but also a cultural performance.
Since the museum opened she has presented cultural performances that featured jazz musicians, Mardi Gras Indians, African drumming, and theatrical productions.
Mrs. Harrison established the Donald Harrison, Sr. Book Program in 2006. She has presented over 40,000 books to area school children during in-school programs that included not only a new book for each child, but also a cultural performance.
Since the museum opened she has presented cultural performances that featured jazz musicians, Mardi Gras Indians, African drumming, and theatrical productions.
