These books are all set in Louisiana. Click on the pictures of the book covers to begin reading!
Old Creole Days: A Story of Creole Life by George Washington Cable
A Night in Acadie by Katie Chopin
The Huey Long Murder Case by Hermann B. Deutsch
Louisiana by Frances Hodgson Burnett
We made it! We are at our final state in the Great River Road Virtual Vacation. Welcome to Louisiana! Along the road you will see historic river towns, former plantations, and one of America's oldest cities - New Orleans. Savor the end of this vacation and click on the Louisiana sign for more ideas of things to explore virtually. As is often said in Louisiana - Laissez le bon temps rouler! (French for Let the good times roll!)
Poverty Point World Heritage Site is a prehistoric earthwork constructed by the Poverty Point culture. It contains earthen ridges and mounds. Archaeologists have proposed a variety of possible functions for the site including as a settlement, a trading center, and/or a ceremonial religious complex. Click on the picture to learn more about this UNESCO world heritage site!
The Historic New O
rleans Collection is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to the study and preservation of the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South region of the US. It is located in New Orleans' French Quarter. Museum exhibits have been presented about the Battle of New Orleans, the development of New Orleans cuisine, the Sugar Bowl, and life after Hurricane Katrina. Click on the photo for a virtual look inside of this collection!
The Louisiana State Museum has its beginnings in the Louisiana Purchase Expositi
on in 1904 in St. Louis, Missouri. After the Exposition, it was decided that this collection should be stored, expanded and displayed. The Louisiana State Museum was established in 1906 to fulfill this role. Click on this photo to explore more of this collection.
The Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve protects the natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi River Delta region. It is named after the French pirate Jean Lafitte and consists of six separate sites and a park headquarters. Click on the picture to explore of this park and preserve.
Food is an essential part of Louisiana culture. Two popular favorites are Pralines and Beignets. Click on the photos below for recipes of both of these classics! The beignet recipe is for use in an air fryer!
Louisiana is often associated with Jazz music and we have provided a playlist for you. However, if you have never heard Zydeco we have provided a playlist for you also. Zydeco is sung in southwest Louisiana by French Creole speakers and blends blues, rhythm and blues, and music indigenous to the Louisiana Creoles and the Native American people of Louisiana.
