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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…
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Take in the heart of Louisiana: its rolling hills of red clay and thick forests of fragrant pines — an extraordinary backdrop for exceptional people. In Ferriday, Alexandria/Pineville and Natchitoches, learn about Louisiana’s iconic Black and…
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Explore Jefferson Parish in a whole new way. 1. Dining Destinations New Orleans’ next door neighbor, Jefferson Parish, has many family-friendly restaurants that are sure to satisfy, offering a range of options. Begin your culinary journey in…
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From antiques and museums to historic opera houses and Cajun food, get ready to explore a simpler side of Louisiana. 1. Zydeco Cajun Prairie Byway, Crowley This driving trail is part of the Louisiana Trails & Byways initiative and the Zydeco…
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Located in the heart of French Louisiana — the Acadiana Region — Lafayette offers the best of Cajun culture. There's a good reason why Lafayette has been coined the "Happiest City in America." It's got everything to do with the people and a…
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Make your way to the Lafayette area to take in the plentiful impact of the African American History Trail. Travel along I-10 West from Baton Rouge to visit fascinating stops along Louisiana's African American Heritage Trail in the Cajun country…
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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…
African American Heritage Trail
This turn-of-the-20th-century wood frame house serves as a memorial to the incredible life and work of Arnaud “Arna” Wendell Bontemps, one of the nation’s most prolific African American writers. Although his family left Alexandria while he was…
African American Heritage Trail
Tucked inside Lake Charles’s historic Central School Arts and Humanities Center, this gallery showcases the contributions African Americans have made to Southwest Louisiana’s history and culture through rotating art and cultural exhibits from…
African American Heritage Trail
Le Vieux Village, located in the city of Opelousas, offers visitors a glimpse into rural life during the conception of St. Landry Parish. The village includes one of the oldest Creole homes west of the Mississippi River, as well as a country store…