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Travel back to 1960s NOLA with ‘The Quorum’ documentary

It is no secret that the 1960s were a turbulent and radical period of American history, especially in regards to race relations. During the early...
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The 18th Star: Treasures from 200 Years of Louisiana Statehood on display

Everyone learns about history in school - they read about it in books and listen to related lectures. But there are a few places in the United...
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New Orleans crime: The early days

  • New Orleans True Crime
  • November 29, 2011
New Orleans is famous for many things, great music, fabulous food, and unique culture. The city is unparalleled with its festivals and celebrations...
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NOLA Documentary ‘Yes Ma’am’: Real Life ‘The Help’ to Screen at Chalmette Movies

The Help, a feature film based on the best-selling novel of the same name, was released in theaters a few weeks ago and has since gone on to become...
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Friday market alerts: Short-short contest Revolt! seeks stories through March 7

Boulder, Colorado seems far removed, both in time and space, from the heartbreaking injustices suffered by the victims of slavery in the United...
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Abita Mystery House and UCM Museum, Abita Springs, LA (Greater New Orleans Area)

For a fun family event, the Abita Mystery House in Abita Springs, just across the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway from New Orleans, is a delightful,...
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The Architecture of the Garden District in New Orleans

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the New Orleans Garden District, with its Greek Revival, Victorian, and Italianate...
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Bernard de Marigny de Mandeville preservationist of Louisiana's French heritage

Bernard de Marigny de Mandeville time-line poster by Kathleen K. Parker, New Orleans Bernard de Marigny de Mandeville (1785-1868) was the son of...
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Explore monuments, tombs, and memorials of Greenwood Cemetery New Orleans

Founded in 1852 by the Firemen’s Charitable and Benevolent Association, Greenwood Cemetery is located at the foot of Canal Street in New...
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New Orleans cemeteries headstone and tomb symbols

If you are interested in exploring the cemeteries of New Orleans, you can make your visit even more fascinating by looking for headstone, tomb,...
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