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Louisiana: A History - Complete Series of 6 Episodes - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
Louisiana: A History is the most ambitious and exciting project in the history of Louisiana Public Broadcasting. This six-part series tells the colorful story of Louisiana for the citizens and students of our state. More than just a review of historic events, this series explores the rich legacy of the many cultures that have left their imprint on Louisiana, and will help viewers understand why Louisiana is truly a state like no other. The series begins with pre-history and explores the major eras, events and personalities that have shaped Louisiana through the modern era. It includse the contributions and history of every region of the state and reflects our cultural diversity, a critical factor in understanding why Louisiana is different from other southern states. EPISODE ONE This Affair of…
The Spirit of a Culture: Cane River Creoles
In a story that pre-dates America, the multi-ethnic French Creoles of Cane River in Northwest Louisiana identify themselves as somewhere between white or black racial lines. This program recounts the Cane River Creole struggle: from colonial French Louisiana to today's Creole led multicultural renaissance-against the notion of race as a deciding feature of a population. The program is a collaboration between Emmy award-winning filmmaker Bill Rodman and Executive Producer Flo R. Ulmer.
Rosedown: A Link to the Past
Explore the history of West Feliciana's Rosedown Plantation with LPB. The two-story home and its gardens were built by Daniel Turnbull and Martha Hillard Barrow Turnbull to resemble the beautiful gardens of France, England and Italy that they saw on their honeymoon in 1828. Completed in 1835, Rosedown Plantation's estate covered 3,500 acres and would eventually include 12-huge columns and two small ones, as well as three porches. The biggest attraction has always been the glorious gardens that Martha Turnbull continually expanded for the remainder of her life.
Ziggy's Art Adventure T-Shirt - Youth Grey
Join Ziggy in his discovery of art on earth with this one-of-a-kind t-shirt. Youth t-shirts are available in Grey (small-xl.) Sizes Small to xl, $15
Louisiana’s Black Church: The Politics of Perseverance
How has the Black Church helped Louisiana’s African American community persevere through centuries of turmoil? From the Civil Rights Movement of days past to the struggles of the modern age, LPB’s Kara St. Cyr explores the importance of the Black Church in Louisiana, taking you on a journey across our state to show you the history and the culture that makes our state so unique.
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