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Explore the African-American Heritage Trail in the Baton Rouge and St. Francisville Area with this itinerary of things to do. Explore the rich African-American history found in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Itinerary for the the Great River Road…
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The memory of one of the nation’s most beloved chefs and activists lives on at Dooky Chase's Restaurant in New Orleans. For many, dining at Dooky Chase’s in New Orleans’ historic Tremé neighborhood is more than just a night out. It’s something of…
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There are infinite opportunities to get to know Louisiana, a state known for some of the nation’s friendliest folks—plus cuisine, music and culture found nowhere else. Here are a few of our favorite experiences to add to your Louisiana must-do…
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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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The rich story of Natchitoches, Louisiana can be experienced through the life story of artist Clementine Hunter. Along the Cane River National Heritage Area in Natchitoches Parish, visitors can find several museums with artifacts and art telling…
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Discover the Jambalaya Festival, one of Louisiana’s oldest festivals, located in the Jambalaya Capital of the World. The Jambalaya Festival in Gonzales features live music, fun for the whole family and plenty of jambalaya to go around. So grab…
African American Heritage Trail
One of the oldest churches in the U.S. for Black Catholics, St. Augustine was built at the request of Free People of Color and others in 1841-1842, when about half of the congregation was African American. The church has served the community for…
African American Heritage Trail
Because New Orleans was built on a swamp, the city buries its dead above ground in elaborate crypts and mausoleums. The cemeteries, sometimes called “Cities of the Dead,” resemble little villages and are embellished with sculptures and other…
African American Heritage Trail
The historic French Market is one of the most popular attractions for visitors to New Orleans, offering a wide array of imported clothing, jewelry and wares along with homegrown music, vegetables and spices. As far back as the early 1700s,…
African American Heritage Trail
In colonial times, Congo Square was an open-air market where Black people — both enslaved and free — met on “free Sundays” to take part in sacred African rituals, talk, trade and perform traditional songs and dance, helping lay the foundations for…