The people, places, and events that shaped America — told with the depth they deserve. Historic battlefields, forgotten figures, and the stories most textbooks leave out.
There are some museums that transcend words. Where you can feel the weight of the souls whose stories are being told. A place that must be experienced to truly understand its gravitas. The National World War II Museum, in New Orleans, Louisiana, is one of those.
In a city known for rich culture, there are great museums to discover the art, history, and culture of the area. The best museums of New Orleans offer you a variety of World War II history, voodoo culture, fine art, and the history of cocktails.
The Battle of New Orleans: In the cold, foggy morning of January 8th, 1815, a future President, a motley crew of militiamen, frontiersmen, slaves, Choctaw Indians, and even pirates, will face off against one of the most powerful armies in the world…and claim victory.
While New Orleans is known for its bars and nightlife, we are going to take you beyond Bourbon Street for this list. Off the beaten track tiny dive bars and historic locations mixed with a couple you may have heard of in the past.
If you think you are staying on a diet while visiting New Orleans, well, you are wrong.
In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson declared November Eleventh as the first commemoration of Armistice Day
