Economy Hall Today’s episode is about Economy Hall, an organization founded in the 1800s to create and preserve a society for free men of color. It became so much more than that, including a hotbed of a new form of American music known as jazz. To help us dive into the topic, I’m joined by… Continue reading Economy Hall
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St. Bernard Parish Massacre of 1868 – Episode #100
St. Bernard Parish Massacre of 1868 In October 1868 dozens of African Americans were massacred in St. Bernard Parish, a few miles downriver from New Orleans. Today’s episode is about this little known event. It is a story about freedom, Reconstruction, a Presidential election, and a fight between cultures. To help us learn about the… Continue reading St. Bernard Parish Massacre of 1868 – Episode #100
The Myrtles Plantation – Episode #58
The Myrtles Plantation In this episode, Mark talks with Morgan Moss and Miss Hester Eby about the Myrtles Plantation. The Myrtles Plantation is said to be one of the most haunted homes in America. It has been featured on the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, the Travel Channel and many others. Listen in as Mark, Morgan,… Continue reading The Myrtles Plantation – Episode #58
Louisiana Plantation Country – Episode #55
Louisiana Plantation Country – a Trip Along River Road In today’s episode, we visit Louisiana plantation country. We’ll travel along the stretch of river road from New Orleans to Baton Rouge. Along the way, we’ll visit twelve plantations. On today’s show, you’ll get… An overview of each plantation, and an idea of what to expect.… Continue reading Louisiana Plantation Country – Episode #55
Slavery in Louisiana – a Visit to Whitney Plantation – Episode #54
Slavery in Louisiana – a Visit to Whitney Plantation In today’s episode, we learn about slavery in Louisiana. We visit Whitney Plantation, located in Wallace, LA 40 miles West of New Orleans. The Whitney is the only plantation whose primary focus is on the slaves who worked, lived, and died along this stretch of the… Continue reading Slavery in Louisiana – a Visit to Whitney Plantation – Episode #54
Abraham Lincoln and His Travels to New Orleans
Abraham Lincoln’s Travels to New Orleans In the spring and summer of 2017, the headlines in New Orleans newspapers dealt with the proposed removal of four statues honoring the Confederacy. Ever wonder how we got to this point? I did, and it led me to Abraham Lincoln and his surprising connection to New Orleans. Today’s… Continue reading Abraham Lincoln and His Travels to New Orleans