Creole Families of New Orleans
Grace KingPaperback, 490 pagesPublisher: Forgotten Books (September 27, 2015)ISBN-10: 1332310702ISBN-13: 978-1332310708
This book comes in response to a long-felt wish by a humble student of Louisiana histo...
Lewis Family Sugar Cane Farmers – Youth is the driving force for Success Over Generations
It's all about family when it comes to the Lewis’, one of Louisiana's best-known sugarcane empires. A state built on the work and lives of farmers, Louisiana has long been known for its...
From housewife to undefeated governor: The extraordinary life of Kathleen Blanco
Awoman writes an open letter asking for “prayers and loving support,” as she battles liver cancer, but this is not just any woman; she is Louisiana’s first and only female governor.
Kathleen Blanco is responsi...
St. Landry Parish, Louisiana – A Place where accordions are cool, boudin is hot and history is not just in textbooks
Feel like a local in St. Landry Parish, a rural-heritage destination located in central southwest Louisiana, with a rich history and a people who will find any excuse to celebrate life! With festivities that ce...
Alcée Fortier: The Preserver of Tales
A renowned Professor at Tulane University in New Orleans, Alcée Fortier was the author of numerous works on language, literature, and Louisiana history. Perhaps his greatest contribution to the field of academi...
The Fascinating History of Creole Culture in Louisiana
If you have ever traveled through New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana, you may have thought you had been suddenly transported to France. The European flair throughout the region is unmistakable, and much o...