ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS
2018
LSU’s Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge is a fascinating celebration of rural life from the 18th and 19th centuries shown through exhibits of Louisiana artifacts. The museum is located on 430+ acres of land with more than 30 buildings and is divided into three sections: The Exhibit Barn which ha...
09/30/2018
0
Comments
On the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, Slidell was founded in 1882, during construction of the New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad (N.O.N.E.), which connected New Orleans to Mississippi. Named after the American politician and ambassador to France John Slidell, Slidell became a major camp be...
09/29/2018
0
Comments
Get ready to enjoy another fantastic Oktoberfest, to be held this year on October 5-6, 12-13, and 19-20, 2018 at 1700 Moss Street in New Orleans! The festival is sponsored by DeutschesHaus, the organization whose mission is to celebrate German culture, history, and language. This popular festival...
09/27/2018
0
Comments
Photo Credit: Escape My Room. Looking for a thrilling new game that requires you to compete with other team members to solve puzzles and correctly answer questions before you can escape from a room? The game’s venue is the DeLaporte Family Museum, located at 633 Constance St., New Orleans, LA 70...
09/25/2018
0
Comments
Homes for Sale in Penns Chapel Subdivision in Mandeville, LA Looking for a home in Penns Chapel? Interested in finding homes for sale in the Penns Chapel Subdivision of Mandeville, LA? Click the link to find all homes currently available in this subdivision. Why do people live here? Penns Chap...
09/24/2018
3
Comments
The Central Business District (CBD), was originally settled in the 18th century as a residential area. During the late 19th and beginning of the 20th century, the CBD was constantly developing through rapid changes. By the middle of the 20th century, a majority of businesses were located in the C...
09/22/2018
0
Comments
We love this beautiful sentiment from the great Henry Ward Beecher! Happy Wednesday!
09/19/2018
Get your bicycles and helmets ready for the 12th annual Tour de Jefferson and LiveWell Fest, presented by the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce! Riders will start at Lafreniere Park and meet back at the Al Copeland Concert Meadow in Lafreniere Park for a wellness festival after completing the course....
09/18/2018
Get your bicycles and helmets ready for the 12th annual Tour de Jefferson and LiveWell Fest, presented by the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce! Riders will start at Lafreniere Park and meet back at the Al Copeland Concert Meadow in Lafreniere Park for a wellness festival after completing the course....
09/18/2018