Jazz & Heritage Festival - New Orleans, Louisiana
Jazz & Heritage Festival - New Orleans, Louisiana
This festival has both cultural and historic significane to the the area and world. A melding of the great jazz music with the greatest of the jazz musical talents make this an exeptional outing that you will want to attend year after year.
Poverty Point State Historic Site - Epps, Louisiana
Poverty Point State Historic Site - Epps, Louisiana
Poverty Point is a prehistoric archeological site dating between 1650 – 700 BCE. It may be the the earliest civilized site in North America, and is considered one of the most significant archaeological finds on the continent, with artifacts dating to 1000-2000 B.C. It has a complex of Native American ceremonial mounds built between 1700 and 700 B.C.
Laura Plantation - Vacherie, Louisiana
Laura Plantation - Vacherie, Louisiana
This plantation was the winner of the 2007 Louisiana Top Tour Attraction. The sugar plantation was built in 1805 and is one of the regions oldest and largest plantations.
State Library of Louisiana - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
State Library of Louisiana - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The library has a wide collection of material from newspapers to government documents. The Louisiana section of the library is filled with historical information on the state. The material can be used on site by residents of the state but can be borrowed by certain others, such as employees, government officials and more.
Kate Chopin House - Natchitoches, Louisiana
Kate Chopin House - Natchitoches, Louisiana
Kate Chopin is considered to be a forerunner of the feminest movement. Born in 1850 she wrote such books as The Awakening which was met with shock and outrage by the people of the era. She wrote short stories and novels before she withdrew from the writing world because of the difficulties of acceptance of her works. Later she was recognized as a great writer. Prior to her withdrawl she wrote for magazines such as Vogue, Atlantic Monthly and others.
Degas House - New Orleans, Louisiana
Degas House - New Orleans, Louisiana
This is the only home of the famous artist Degas that is open to the public. While he lived here he painted at least 22 of his works.
Visiting the Antebellum Homes in Louisiana
You can’t go to Louisiana without traveling to a couple of the historic antebellum homes. They are filled with rich history and beautiful architecture. They are known throughout the state as a must see if you want to know anything about the state’s past. These homes come from a time period dating between 1830 and 1862. Most of the homes have columns and Greek pillars and are an amazing sight to see. The balconies, covered porches and grand staircases will leave you in awe.
New Orleans Historical Homes and Buildings
If you are a history buff, then New Orleans should be the first stop on your trip. This city is filled with stories and legends so exciting that you may not believe some of it really happened. The buildings tell stories themselves and can stop time with their amazing designs and century old architecture. Some of the buildings are not only famous throughout the city of New Orleans, but people come from all over the world to set foot in them.
