Category: Louisiana
Shreveport’s Easter Connection
Easter week is a time Christians celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Shreveport, Louisiana you’ll find a lady who knows much about…
Murder of the Other’s Ancestor
They are an unlikely duo. Turn back the clock to the 1870s, and one ancestor participated in the murder of the other’s ancestor. Today they…
Unknown Local History
When Avery Hamilton began researching his ancestors, he found a chapter of local history unknown to him. The more he researched, the more he learned…
The Colfax Massacre
In the years after the Civil War, amendments to the U.S. constitution were written to provide former slaves with the same rights as white Americans. …
Jean Lafitte
He’s still regarded as an important figure in New Orleans and American history. And although almost two centuries have passed, this shadowy figure still intrigues…
Just the Start of a Military Career
Perhaps landing at D-Day would be the biggest event in one’s military career. But for Marvin Perrett, he was just getting started. It’s a special…
The D-Day Invasion
It was early June of 1944 and for the American GI’s along the coast of England, they knew the time was close at hand to…
A Ride on a Higgins Boat
Marvin Perrett can still take you on a ride on a Higgins boat today. If you don’t know what that is, some say it may…
The Power of Prayer in Battle
There is power in prayer. Cheap Jerseys free shipping For the residents of this city, the results of their prayers are still celebrated every year to…
What you know about this battle probably comes from a song you’ve heard. So today we’ll “Take a little trip along with Colonel Jackson” to…