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African American Heritage Trail
In the city of Reserve, Our Lady of Grace Historic Sanctuary was the only Catholic Church that exclusively served African American parishioners. Prior to the sanctuary’s construction in the 1930s, area African Americans were provided segregated…
African American Heritage Trail
The George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art is an institution that collects, interprets and preserves the visual aesthetic of people of African descent in North America and beyond. Through innovative programs and exhibits that…
African American Heritage Trail
A part of McKenna Museums, Le Musée de f.p.c. is a one-of-a-kind, historic house museum dedicated exclusively to preserving, interpreting and sharing the story of free people of color. Since its inception, Le Musée de f.p.c. has dedicated itself…
African American Heritage Trail
Whitney Plantation tells the story of enslaved people, on the grounds where they labored. This historic sugar, rice and indigo plantation, established in 1752, is the only plantation museum with an exclusive focus on the lives of the enslaved. On…
African American Heritage Trail
Destrehan Plantation was an important landmark during the German Coast Uprising/1811 Slave Revolt, one of the largest revolts by enslaved people in U.S. history. When explorer René-Robert Cavalier, Sieur de La Salle claimed Louisiana as a…
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ... king cake! Learn why it's part of the Twelfth Night tradition. When is Twelfth Night? Twelfth Night marks the official opening of Carnival season, a period of masquerade balls, parties and parades…
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In the late 1800s, Mark Twain noted on his adventures down the mighty Mississippi that there were so many estates and dwellings along the river that it looked like a spacious street. The Great Mississippi River Road is about 70 miles in length,…
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Discover the history of the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians. On Mardi Gras, you’ll often hear “Here comes Zulu!” or challenges of “Humba!” While the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club and the Mardi Gras Indians differ in many respects, they both…
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Louisiana celebrates Black history across the state, all year long. From Martin Luther King Jr. Day to Mardi Gras parades and cultural festivals, there's no shortage of ways to honor those who have influenced Louisiana through music, food and…
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Did you know that Mardi Gras celebrations happen throughout Louisiana? Check out what's happening this Carnival season up north! Carnival celebrations in Shreveport and Monroe emphasize family fun. With plenty of food, music, parades and…