Louisiana Purchase 2003 events

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Welcome to the Clarence's Louisiana Purchase 2003 list of events in Louisiana celebrating the anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase.

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The Louisiana Purchase 2003 events held in Louisiana State Parks are listed below.

January 11, Audubon State Historic Site, St. Francisville - Spanish Colonial Encampment, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Louisiana Purchase made life interesting for the settlers and residents of the West Florida parishes, as they adapted to new political boundaries and government. Enjoy demonstrations of colonial-era weapons, admire period crafts and immerse yourself in the culture of the period. Call 888-677-2838 or 225-635-3739 locally for more information.

January 18, Fort Jesup State Historic Site, Many - Surveying on the Frontier, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Discover the purpose and intent of former President Thomas Jefferson, in surveying the ArkLaTex region, as well as other areas of the United States. There will also be demonstrations of various kinds of surveying equipment, along with discussions of topography research. Call 888-677-5378 or 318-256-4117 locally for more information.

January 19-31, Marksville State Historic Site, Marksville - Bicentennial 2003, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Learn how the Louisiana Purchase brought more settlers into contact with Native American tribes and what this increased traffic between the two cultures meant for both groups. Pre-registration is required; call 888-253-8954 or 318-253-8954 locally for more information.

February 1-28, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline - The Life of Free People of Color, c. 1803-1815, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. View exhibits on the culture of free people of color living in north Louisiana during the early 1800s, and learn how they were impacted the Louisiana Purchase. Also on display will be artwork by local contemporary African-American artists. Call 888-677-2478 or 318-745-3503 locally for more information.

February 21-22, Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site, St. Francisville - African & Caribbean Influences in Southern Antebellum Cooking, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. African and Caribbean peoples brought to the Americas as slaves contributed much to Louisiana culture, notably in the preparation of meals. Antebellum recipes showing the influences of these cooking styles will be prepared, and copies of those recipes will be available. Call 888-376-1867 or 225-635-3110 locally for more information.

March 1-31, Fort Jesup State Historic Site, Many - Who Wore What in the Louisiana Purchase, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This month-long display will explore the types of fashion worn by people of all classes in the early 1800s, including various examples of both military and civilian clothing. Call 888-677-5378 or 318-256-4117 locally for more information.

March 1, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline - Women of the Louisiana Purchase - Women's Art, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Learn about the day-to-day activities of Louisiana women during the early 1800s, such as cooking, quilting and preparing cloth for dyeing. Call 888-677-2478 or 318-745-3503 locally for more information.

March 8, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline - Women of the Louisiana Purchase - Ladies' Tea, 2 p.m. Enjoy a traditional ladies' tea while viewing a fashion show of clothing worn by women during the early 1800s. Call 888-677-2478 or 318-745-3503 locally for more information.

March 8, Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site, Natchitoches - Encampment on Cane River, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Discover life in colonial Louisiana, at the oldest settlement in the Louisiana Purchase. Activities include military demonstrations, period merchant stalls, music, children's games, magic shows, historical vignettes and more. Call 888-677-2478 or 318-745-3503 locally for more information.

March 15, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline - Women of the Louisiana Purchase - Wildflower Walk, 10 a.m. The colonial "lady of the house" was responsible for the contents of the medicine cabinet, as well as the kitchen pantry. Learn about the indigenous and cultivated plants used by households of the early 1800s. Call 888-677-2478 or 318-745-3503 locally for more information.

March 20-23, Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site, St. Martinville - Plantation Days, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Blacksmithing, basketweaving and soapmaking are just a few of the crafts demonstrations that visitors can enjoy during this living history program. In commemoration of the Louisiana Purchase, special exhibits will focus on the impact of the Purchase on the French peoples who settled along Bayou Teche. Call 888-677-2900 or 337-394-3754 locally for more information.

April 5, Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville - Louisiana Purchase Folk Crafts Festival, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Come and see 200 years of folk crafts, with artisans displaying functional and decorative items made for the early 19th century household. There will also be children's activities and vendors offering period refreshments such as sarsparilla and taffy. Call 888-677-3247 or 985-792-4652 locally for more information.

April 12, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline - Louisiana Purchase Ball, 5 p.m. Step back in time, into a series of short dramatic tableaus on the signing of the Louisiana Purchase, followed by a gumbo supper and dancing to traditional Louisiana music. Reservations are required; call 888-677-2478 or 318-745-3503 locally for more information.

April 13, Fort Pike State Historic Site, New Orleans - James Monroe Presentation, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hear the words of President James Monroe, as he recalls the events leading up to the signing of the Louisiana Purchase and his role in this significant moment in American history. Call 888-662-5703 or 504-662-5703 locally for more information.

April 19, Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville - The Louisiana Purchase and Fontainebleau Plantation, 2 - 4 p.m. Join discussions about the effect of the Louisiana Purchase on the settlers of what is now the southeastern part of the state, and the controversy surrounding English or Spanish control of West Florida. Call 888-677-3668 or 985-624-4442 locally for more information.

April 26, Tickfaw State Park, Springfield - Louisiana Purchase Arts & Crafts Day, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Local artisans will be on hand with traditional folk crafts that celebrate Louisiana's culture. There also will be children's activities and demonstrations. Call 888-981-2020 or 225-294-2218 locally for more information.

April 30, Port Hudson State Historic Site, Zachary - Louisiana Through the Ages, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. In order to celebrate the date of the signing of the Louisiana Purchase, Port Hudson will educate school groups about the turbulent days of the Civil War. Living historians will offer a variety of demonstrations ranging from artillery firing to period baseball games. Call 888-677-3400 or 225-654-3775 locally for more information.

April 1-May 31, Fort Pike State Historic Site, New Orleans - Bicentennial Celebration, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Month-long exhibits will focus on the role James Monroe played in the negotiations of the Louisiana Purchase. Also highlighted will be the construction of Fort Pike, to help protect the newly acquired port city of New Orleans. Call 888-662-5703 or 504-662-5703 locally for more information.

May 1-17, Poverty Point State Historic Site, Epps - Showcase Louisiana 2003, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Enjoy the beauty of some of the National Parks located in the area acquired by the Louisiana Purchase, through this display of paintings by West Monroe artist Ronnie Barnes. Call 888-926-5492 or 318-926-5492 locally for more information.

May 3, Lake Claiborne State Park, Homer - Traditions of the Past, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Demonstrations of candlemaking, basketweaving and other household activities will teach visitors about the everyday life of Louisiana settlers, along with discussions on trapping and hunting wildlife for food and trade. Call 888-677-2524 or 318-927-2976 locally for more information.

May 3, Winter Quarters State Historic Site, Newellton - "Rollin' on the River" Spring Concert, 2 p.m. Enjoy songs from the 1800s, in this cabaret-style event that celebrates the Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial. Call 888-677-9468 or 318-467-9750 locally for more information, or visit the St. Joseph Arts website at www.stjoarts.com.

May 17-18, Los Adaes State Historic Site, Robeline - Soldado Encampment, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Explore life in Spanish colonial Louisiana as soldiers, traders, and settlers camp on the grounds. Activities include various demonstrations, vendors, and a Fiesta with food, music, and games. Call 318-472-9449 for more information.

June 7, 14, 21, 28, Poverty Point State Historic Site, Epps - North Louisiana Settlers in 1803, 10 a.m. Learn about the daily life of French settlers in the Mason Ridge area, during the early 1800s. This program will include exhibits of household items, demonstrations of everyday tasks, and discussions on the importance of hunting and trading to the settlers. Call 888-926-5492 or 318-926-5492 locally for more information.

June 28, Tickfaw State Park, Springfield - Louisiana Purchase Cajun Day, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Celebrate the life of the Cajun people with food, music and dance. Special events will focus on the impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the Cajun culture and lifestyle. Participants in the annual Jambalaya Cook-Off are encouraged to contact the site for registration information. Call 888-981-2020 or 225-294-2218 locally for more information.

August 15, Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site, St. Martinville - Day of the Acadians, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tour the Farmstead for a taste of Acadian life in the early 1800s, and watch the video Against the Tide - The Story of the Cajun People of Louisiana to learn how the Acadians adapted to life in south Louisiana. The impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the Acadians also will be discussed. Call 888-677-2900 or 337-394-3754 locally for more information.

October 4-5, Audubon State Historic Site, St. Francisville - West Florida Rebellion, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday. Archaeological exhibits recreate life in the Spanish colonies of West Florida, from the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 until the West Florida Rebellion of 1810. Visitors are invited to see camp life and weapons demonstrations, along with lectures on daily life of the Spanish colonists. Call 888-677-2838 or 225-635-3739 locally for more information.

October 4-5, Lake Bistineau State Park, Doyline - Bicentennial Fall Festival, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Fourth annual FallFest will showcase Louisiana culture and history through music, crafts and food. The diverse cultures of Louisiana including those from Germany, the Canary Islands, Hungary, Italy, Czechoslovakia, France, Spain, and Acadia will be highlighted. Call 888-677-2478 or 318-745-3503 locally for more information.

October 16-18, Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site, St. Martinville - Bicentennial Attakapas Trade Days 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. See how the Louisiana Purchase affected the trade of the courier du bois or trappers, traders and hunters who moved from place to place in the early 1800s. The differences between the life of the courier du bois and that of the Acadian farmer will be highlighted during a living history encampment and demonstrations. Call 888-677-2900 or 337-394-3754 locally for more information.

October 24-25, Fort Jesup State Historic Site, Many - Frontier Days, 5 - 9 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday. Enjoy candlelight tours, a hayride, a children's costume contest and games on Friday evening. Come back on Saturday to see a frontier homestead, explore the differences between military and civilian life on the frontier, and view various demonstrations throughout the day. Call 888-677-5378 or 318-256-4117 locally for more information.

November 1, Sam Houston Jones State Park, Lake Charles - Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial Fall Festival, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Join the site in a celebration of the nature, history, and culture of Southwest Louisiana! Activities will include artists' demonstrations, folk crafts, a children's activity corner, music, food, and more. Call 888-677-7264 or 337-855-4270 locally for more information.

The web site for the Louisiana Purchase 2003 is located at www.louisianapurchase2003.com

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