“This area in Southeastern Louisiana has contributed much to our nation’s history, and there are many stories that have yet to be preserved for the future generations,” Sen. Landrieu said.
Terrytown leaders are preparing for a festival to mark the 50th anniversary of their community with its 1st Annual Terrytown Spring Festival on March 6, 2010. The day’s events begin at 9:30 a.m. with a parade through Terrytown. From 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., at 641 Heritage Avenue, festival attendees will be entertained by legendary [...]
Most Westbankers know little of the legacy of John McDonogh, the largest benefactor in the history of local public schools. He bequeathed the vast majority of his estate to the cities of New Orleans and Baltimore for free public education. This once-famous Westbank resident was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1779; he died in 1850 [...]
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