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This List of Louisiana state historic sites contains the 17 state historic sites governed by the Office of State Parks, a division of Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in the U.S. state of Louisiana, as of 2011. [1] State historic sites were formerly known as state commemorative areas until July 1, 1999 with the passing of ...
This is a list of festivals in Louisiana, grouped by theme. This is also a list of Louisiana's cultural events. This is also a list of Louisiana's cultural events. Festivals by type
View of the Forecastle Festival on the Belvedere Louisville WorldFest 2024 on the Belvedere. Jane Austen Festival, [7] a three-day event and the largest Jane Austen event in North America, [8] held on the third weekend of July at Locust Grove; Derby City Comic Con, [9] held in late June; Fandom Fest Comic Expo, [10] held in mid-summer
The state of Louisiana is home to 54 of these landmarks, spanning a range of history from early to modern times. The most recently designated is the Mr. Charlie Offshore Oilrig , designated in 2024. Three listings have had their designations withdrawn.
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The history of the area that is now the U.S. state of Louisiana, can be traced back thousands of years to when it was occupied by indigenous peoples. The first indications of permanent settlement, ushering in the Archaic period, appear about 5,500 years ago. The area that is now Louisiana formed part of the Eastern Agricultural Complex.
The Louisiana Almanac is a mesh of statistical data, historical information, and often obscure trivia relating to the State of Louisiana.Resources are provided in the following categories: general information, tourism, weather and climate, geography, population, sports, history, government, agriculture, economy, health, and transportation.
The Louisiana State Archives, established 1956, is the agency under the Secretary of State of Louisiana "designated to fulfill the function of directing a program of collecting, preserving, and making available for use the state's historical records" [1] Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the archives house records from the Spanish, French, and early American past of the state, including vital ...