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Louisiana’s plantation past comes alive at this small family cemetery. A few miles northwest of St. Francisville is a little-known cemetery that holds a fascinating footnote to Civil War history. Locust Grove State Historic Site sits on the…
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Stand at a cultural crossroads in the first property to become part of the Louisiana State Parks system. The Poem That Taught Us About Cajuns It’s not often that a poem can awaken the public to the history of an entire culture, but "Evangeline, A…
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At this 300-year-old site that was once the capital of Texas, you’ll get an up-close look at battles waged between two global superpowers. Discover the History of Los Adaes State Historic Site To appreciate the significance of Los Adaes State…
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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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Learn the stories behind the unique names of Louisiana's cities and towns. You may know that Louisiana was named for French King Louis XIV. The territory was named in his honor by French explorer La Salle, who claimed the territory to the west of…