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New Orleans was founded in 1717 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, a French explorer and governor of Louisiana. At the time, Louisiana was a French colony. New Orleans became the capital of Louisiana in 1722. The New Orleans port was not as successful as France expected it to be.
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New Orleans’ wealth of historical buildings, museums,...
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1 paź 2024 · Founded in 1718 by French colonists, New Orleans was once the territorial capital of French Louisiana before becoming part of the United States in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803.
New Orleans’ wealth of historical buildings, museums, theaters, and nightspots draws visitors from all over the world. The Vieux Carré, or French Quarter—with its street-front Creole houses, iron balconies, and sizzling nightlife—is probably New Orleans’ main attraction.
On our kid-friendly tours of New Orleans, we explore the nooks and crannies of the French Quarter, the tattered documents of the past, and the people and places that shaped this city. This kids’ activity is a hands-on history adventure.
10 kwi 2024 · Planning a trip to New Orleans with kids? Here are some of the best things to do to make the most of your visit.
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Louisiana including early explorers, Native Americans, French settlers, War of 1812, Louisiana Purchase, and the Civil War.
5 kwi 2010 · Founded by the French, ruled for 40 years by the Spanish and bought by the United States in the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, New Orleans is known for its distinct Creole culture and vibrant history.
