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Louisiana is known for its amazing, traditional dishes. But it’s also worth trying the diverse cuisines that make up the state’s culinary scene and culture. Louisiana is a true melting pot. An influx of immigrants to the state over centuries has…
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Get to know the people and places of Louisiana that played important roles in African-American history. A cotton plantation founded by a formerly enslaved woman. The daughter of freed, formerly enslaved people who created a hair-care empire. A New…
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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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Louisiana is the number one provider of shrimp, oysters, crab, crawfish and even gator in the country. We think that's reason enough to celebrate, and we don't mean five friends and a cake. We're talking street parades, live music and fireworks…
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Lots of places have crab cakes, but there are none better than the fresh, meaty, Cajun-spiced versions served in Louisiana. What are Louisiana crab cakes? Most crab cakes are made by blending crab meat with enough breading and eggs to help bind…
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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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Louisiana offers tons of fun road trip ideas that are only a tank away. If you're considering a Louisiana road trip, you likely already know that between our gas station fare and Michelin star-rated restaurants, you'll enjoy some of the most…
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Discover Louisiana's deep gospel music roots, from the birthplace of "The Queen of Gospel," Mahalia Jackson, to the first-of-its-kind gospel brunch. Gospel Music History The Mississippi River was the baptismal water of the young Mahalia Jackson,…
African American Heritage Trail
For more than two centuries, the Cane River area near Natchitoches has been home to a distinct cultural group: Afro-Creoles. This group descended from the French planter Claude Thomas Pierre Metoyer and his African wife, Marie-Thérèse Coin-Coin.…
African American Heritage Trail
Oakland Plantation & Magnolia Plantation Established as a historical park by the United States Congress in 1994, the Cane River Creole National Historical Park comprises Oakland Plantation and parts of Magnolia Plantation. Within the park, you…