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See the Civil War site where the Confederates achieved victory against Union invaders. In July 1863, in a small pocket of northwest Louisiana, the Civil War was raging. Union forces were headed up the Red River towards Shreveport, attempting to…
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Learn about the history of a 19th-century Madisonville entrepreneur while walking the grounds of a magnificent state park. History of the Otis House William Theodore Jay was a 19th-century entrepreneur who made a fortune in sawmilling. He also had…
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Head south of Baton Rouge for a look into Louisiana’s shipping history. History of Plaquemine Lock Bayou Plaquemine’s history as an inland shipping route goes back to long before Louisiana was a state. Native Americans used the waterway that joins…
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Love history? Walk the grounds where the longest siege in U.S. military history took place. By the summer of 1863, the Civil War had been raging for two years, with dozens of battles waged across Louisiana. The Union had captured the largest city…
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Country and gospel music come together with Civil War commemoration at this west Louisiana museum. Rebel State Historic Site was founded on the site where an unknown Confederate soldier is buried. According to local lore, Confederate soldiers were…
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Tour the house and gardens of a 19th-century cotton plantation. Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site occupies some enviable real estate in the foothills of West Feliciana Parish. The scenery is awe-inspiring, with a mix of hills and valleys…
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Exploring a city's culture through the arts is like getting to know its heart and soul. From stunning local art and sculpture gardens to centuries-old pieces at renowned art museums – these cultural hot spots cover it all. R.W. Norton Art Gallery…
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With more than 400 fairs and festivals scheduled annually around the state, consider Louisiana the "Festival Capital of the World." Make a trip to celebrate some of our favorite things here in Louisiana — food, music and culture. Here’s just a…
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Slumber in style at the beautifully restored and renovated Southern Hotel & Garden House on Louisana's Northshore. After a full day exploring St. Tammany Parish , Louisiana’s Northshore visitors have a fabulous place to rest their heads: the…
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Planning a trip to visit Louisiana? Here's a little crash course in some uniquely-Louisiana terms so that, as a savvy traveler, you can blend in with the locals. Where better to begin than with one of Louisiana’s favorite pastimes: food. When you…