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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…
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
Grambling State University is home to the acclaimed Mighty Tiger Marching Band. It’s also where the legendary Eddie Robinson became the first college football coach to record 400 wins. Catch the history of the university and its traditions at the…
African American Heritage Trail
Located on the campus of Grambling State University, the Eddie G. Robinson Museum honors the legendary coach who led the Tigers from 1941 to 1997. At the time of his retirement, “Coach Rob” held the record for most wins in NCAA Division I football…
African American Heritage Trail
The Delta Music Museum offers exhibits on numerous notable rock and blues musicians with ties to the central Louisiana region, honoring them as Hall of Fame inductees. Artists profiled include Fats Domino, Percy Sledge, Aaron Neville, Irma Thomas…
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Like white on rice, gumbo and Louisiana are inseparable. Nowhere else prepares Louisiana's signature dish with as much gusto as the Bayou State does! Join us every October and November for these delicious gumbo festivals. * Always check the…
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In Louisiana, we don’t just eat — we dine with gusto. Louisiana foods connect us to our culture, one that includes French, Spanish, African and German influences. Over a meal, Louisianans come together in celebration — whether it’s a Mardi Gras…
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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Springtime ushers in Louisiana’s unofficial fifth and perhaps favorite season: crawfish season! It's a time of year that entices with the spicy aroma of neighborhood boils throughout the state. Roll up your sleeves and bring your appetite to…