Join us at Destrehan Plantation outside New Orleans to follow the story of the 1811 German Coast uprising, described as the largest slave revolt in America. After the Haitian Revolution, Charles Deslondes spread word of Haiti’s success along plantations on the Mississippi and chose January—after the sugar harvest and during Mardi Gras season—as the momentContinue reading “Forgotten History The Largest Slave Revolt They Don’t Teach”
Category Archives: Louisiana
Exploring Ghost Stories and History at the Myrtles Plantation!
Join Jenn, a historian and veteran, on Walk with History as she explores the Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana. Built in 1796 by General David Bradford, this historic home is renowned for its alleged hauntings, including the famous ghost of Chloe, an enslaved woman said to haunt the grounds. Jenn delves into the plantation’sContinue reading “Exploring Ghost Stories and History at the Myrtles Plantation!”
Exploring Oak Alley Plantation: History, Sugarcane, and ‘Interview with a Vampire’
Join historian and veteran Jen from Walk with History as she explores Oak Alley Plantation in Louisiana. Discover the rich history of this sugar plantation, its notable oak trees, and the labor-intensive process of sugarcane farming. Learn about the plantation’s significance, from its ownership by the ‘King of Sugar’ Valcour Aime, to its portrayal inContinue reading “Exploring Oak Alley Plantation: History, Sugarcane, and ‘Interview with a Vampire’”
The WW2 Museum won’t tell you this Stephen Ambrose secret
Join us from the World War II Museum in New Orleans as we delve into the complex legacy of Stephen Ambrose. We discuss the origins of the museum in New Orleans, largely tied to the manufacturing of the pivotal Higgins boats, and the controversial historian whose works popularized WWII history. Despite his contributions to makingContinue reading “The WW2 Museum won’t tell you this Stephen Ambrose secret”
The Bravery of Ruby Bridges: A Walk with History
Join historian and veteran Jenn on Walk with History as she explores the monumental bravery of six-year-old Ruby Bridges, who desegregated the all-white William France Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1960. Discover the historic events, from the federal marshals escorting Ruby to school amidst protests, to Norman Rockwell’s iconic painting ‘The Problem WeContinue reading “The Bravery of Ruby Bridges: A Walk with History”
Unraveling New Orleans History
Uncover hidden legacies with every step on New Orleans’ historic avenues. Join historian and veteran Jenn as she takes you on an enlightening tour of New Orleans, Louisiana. From Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral to the origins of jazz and unique architecture like Shotgun Houses, discover the fascinating blend of French, Spanish, and AmericanContinue reading “Unraveling New Orleans History”