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659. John Rodrigue.
659. John C. Rodrigue joins us to discuss his research on the Civil War and Reconstruction. John is a prominent historian
specializing in the U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction, known for his
deep focus on slavery, emancipation, and the Lower Mississippi Valley,
with key books like Reconstruction in the Cane Fields and Freedom's
Crescent, exploring how the war transformed Southern society and
Lincoln's evolving views on Reconstruction. He's recognized for
meticulous research and contributions to understanding the complex
transition from slavery to free labor, earning awards like the 2024 John Nau Book Prize for his 2023 work.
The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it
as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in
print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today!
an "Epick
Poem" about the Battle of New Orleans:
"Now when the States with soul-abhorrence saw
Britain’s design to wage a Vandal war —
That spoils and rapine fill’d her heart with joy —
That all her thoughts were loosen’d to destroy, —
One voice from Florida to Maine was heard,
To rise in panoply and draw the sword —
Grace, Hampton, Norfolk, Baltimore — of late,
Urg’d their uniting with unbroken weight,
To guard their cities smiling on the sea,
From the rude grasp of spoiling Royalty.
Learning of the State of Louisiana near Pineville, Louisiana
opened with Col. William Tecumseh Sherman as superintendent,
would later become LSU, Seminary opens with five professors
and 19 cadets
2, 1986), also known by the stage name Trombone Shorty has
worked in jazz, funk and rap music. Andrews is the younger
brother of trumpeter and bandleader James Andrews as well as
the grandson of singer and songwriter Jessie Hill. Andrews
began playing trombone at age six, and since 2009 has toured
with his own band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.
on 12th Night of Christmas, January 6, 2025
Joan of Arc Parade
French Quarter
New Orleans
Floats will focus on Joan of Arc's life.
The 2026 Route & Key Stops
The parade follows a specific path through the French Quarter
with three traditional “stops” for pageantry:
balcony of the Historic New Orleans Collection (416
Chartres St).
to ongoing construction, this may take place at St. Mary’s
Church at the Old Ursuline Convent rather than the
Cathedral.
of Arc statue (Place de France) on Decatur Street to sing
“Happy Birthday.”
ceremony at Oscar Dunn Park.
Website: joanofarcparade.org
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (504) 251-5046
The Joan of Arc Project
7330 Sycamore St.
New Orleans, LA 70118
This event is family friendly.
Snug Harbor.
Listen on Apple Podcasts.
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659. John C. Rodrigue joins us to discuss his research on the Civil War and Reconstruction. John is a prominent historian
specializing in the U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction, known for his
deep focus on slavery, emancipation, and the Lower Mississippi Valley,
with key books like Reconstruction in the Cane Fields and Freedom's
Crescent, exploring how the war transformed Southern society and
Lincoln's evolving views on Reconstruction. He's recognized for
meticulous research and contributions to understanding the complex
transition from slavery to free labor, earning awards like the 2024 John Nau Book Prize for his 2023 work.
The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it
as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in
print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today!
an "Epick
Poem" about the Battle of New Orleans:
"Now when the States with soul-abhorrence saw
Britain’s design to wage a Vandal war —
That spoils and rapine fill’d her heart with joy —
That all her thoughts were loosen’d to destroy, —
One voice from Florida to Maine was heard,
To rise in panoply and draw the sword —
Grace, Hampton, Norfolk, Baltimore — of late,
Urg’d their uniting with unbroken weight,
To guard their cities smiling on the sea,
From the rude grasp of spoiling Royalty.
Learning of the State of Louisiana near Pineville, Louisiana
opened with Col. William Tecumseh Sherman as superintendent,
would later become LSU, Seminary opens with five professors
and 19 cadets
2, 1986), also known by the stage name Trombone Shorty has
worked in jazz, funk and rap music. Andrews is the younger
brother of trumpeter and bandleader James Andrews as well as
the grandson of singer and songwriter Jessie Hill. Andrews
began playing trombone at age six, and since 2009 has toured
with his own band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.
on 12th Night of Christmas, January 6, 2025
Joan of Arc Parade
French Quarter
New Orleans
Floats will focus on Joan of Arc's life.
The 2026 Route & Key Stops
The parade follows a specific path through the French Quarter
with three traditional “stops” for pageantry:
balcony of the Historic New Orleans Collection (416
Chartres St).
to ongoing construction, this may take place at St. Mary’s
Church at the Old Ursuline Convent rather than the
Cathedral.
of Arc statue (Place de France) on Decatur Street to sing
“Happy Birthday.”
ceremony at Oscar Dunn Park.
Website: joanofarcparade.org
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (504) 251-5046
The Joan of Arc Project
7330 Sycamore St.
New Orleans, LA 70118
This event is family friendly.
Snug Harbor.
Listen on Apple Podcasts.
Listen on audible.
Listen on Spotify.
Listen on TuneIn.
Listen on iHeartRadio.
The Louisiana Anthology Home Page.
Like us on Facebook.
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