The fair, celebrating the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase, drew millions of visitors and featured an extensive array of exhibits, pavilions, and attractions.

According to National Geographic, the Louisiana Purchase was one of the largest land purchases in history, one that doubled the size of the U.S.

Louisiana History is a scholarly publication of the Louisiana Historical Association (LHA). Published quarterly, the journal began in 1960 and is consistently ranked as one of the top state-level ...

Flanking Jackson Square in the heart of the French Quarter, the Cabildo was originally constructed in 1799 (when New Orleans ...

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According to National Geographic, the Louisiana Purchase was one of the largest land purchases in history, one that doubled the size of the U.S. The acquired territory included 827,000 square ...

Most historians agree that the Louisiana Purchase was a landmark in U.S. history because it nearly doubled the size of the country and helped it become the world power it is today.

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase, the state is sponsoring special exhibits, events and reenactments all year long. Among the attractions and events: * Cabildo (701 ...