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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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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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Professional touring groups keep theaters across the state alive with glitzy productions straight from Broadway. Eager to experience the glamour and excitement of a Broadway hit? Look no further than Louisiana, where professional touring groups…
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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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You’ll feel as if you are traveling through time as you walk among historical displays at the LSU Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge. Visit the place known as both “Louisiana’s best kept secret” and “one of the Top 10 outdoor museums in the world”…
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Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, held each October in Lafayette, covers the sweep of culture in the region, including its European, African and Indian roots. The towns of Cajun Country hold a festival for nearly everything. You can attend the Giant…
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They blazed many trails. Now retrace their footsteps. Walk the streets where jazz was born. Learn about America's first black governor. Hear how enslaved Black people fled the plantations to fight for the Union army — and how one man's refusal to…
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Performing arts are an integral part of Louisiana's culture. Whether you're craving a Broadway-style show, the artistry of modern dance, or the storytelling of a local play, you'll find it here. Explore venues across the state, from the historic…
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Performing arts are an integral part of Louisiana's culture. From theater and drama to dance and visual arts, you will find performance art showcased around the state. Starting at the Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport all the way to the Manship…