The History of Medicine and Medical
Treatment in Louisiana
Medicine in Louisiana took many forms. Folk traditions dominated in the rural regions, but the medical profession became an established institution by the mid-1800s. In addition, Louisiana was a breeding ground for epidemics, especially Yellow Fever. |
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The Creole Experience in Louisiana
The Creoles in Louisiana shared in the development of the state, and indeed, helped shape the unique culture of Louisiana. It is important to know that there were (and still are) several definitions of the word "Creole." Some people identified themselves as Creole because they were born in the New World, others applied the term to offspring of interracial relationships, and still other Creoles descended from the slave class. Often living as a class outside traditional society in the antebellum period, Creoles in Louisiana flourished socially, culturally, and economically in the aftermath of the Civil War and to the present day. |
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New Orleans
New Orleans was the first area in Louisiana to be settled in substantial numbers. Its importance as a port city, and its early history under the flags of both Spain and France, led to the city's reputation as a center of culture and trade, as well as the home of debauchery and licentiousness. |
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Louisiana Music
Louisiana proves to be a breeding ground of musical genres, beginning with the traditional music settlers brought with them from their homes in France, Spain, Great Britain, and other countries. Developing in isolation and without access to instruments from overseas, Louisianians created their own sounds and implements. After the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, Americans flocked to Louisiana and brought their own distinct musical backgrounds. Today, many people consider Louisiana to be the birthplace of jazz and blues, and Cajun, Creole, and Zydeco music are gaining worldwide recognition. |
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Louisiana Archaeology
Settlement patterns in Louisiana have a long and interesting history. Before Europeans even considered crossing the ocean, Native Americans flourished throughout the region. Poverty Point in northeastern Louisiana is one of the oldest known mound sites in North America. Native Americans settled throughout the future state of Louisiana, from the piney hill region, to the plains and the bayous. As with most Native American history, much of the truth is shrouded in hearsay and clouded by the perception of outsiders. Today, many Louisiana tribes struggle to survive and be understood on their own terms. |
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Other Sites on Louisiana History
Many Internet sites offer various sources for teachers of Louisiana history, including lesson plans, worksheets for students, a friendly forum for teachers to discuss their teaching experiences, information on various historical events and important people, genealogical information and sources, and clipart. |
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