Spotlight on History
Around Louisiana: Houma / Thibodaux
Throughout 2018, we’ve taken a virtual road trip around Louisiana by highlighting some of our best travel stories. We hope that you have enjoyed exploring some of the sites and events from the different regions of the state. This month, we end our trip in the Houma and Thibodaux region of south Louisiana!
A Swamp Tour with Alligator Annie (1980)
Tag along on a swamp tour of Terrebonne Parish with “Alligator Annie” Miller.
Houma & Chauvin (1992)
See Chef John Folse’s visit to Houma and Chauvin, including a performance by the Dusenberry Singers at La Trouvaille Restaurant.
Thibodaux (2007)
Enjoy a visit to some of the sites in this Lafourche Parish city, including the Rienzi Plantation and Nicholls State University.
Cut Off (2008)
Learn more about the history of this uniquely named community in Lafourche Parish and visit Savoie’s Alligator Farm.
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (2009)
Visit the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center in Thibodaux to learn more about the efforts to preserve the Acadian history and culture of this region.
St. Joseph Co-Cathedral (2010)
Take a tour of this beautiful and historic church in Thibodaux.
Blessing of the Fleet (2012)
Enjoy a video postcard of the annual Blessing of the Fleet in Chauvin.
St. George Observatory (2013)
See a visit to a summer science camp at the St. George Observatory in Schriever.
See our past Around Louisiana posts on the following regions:
- Shreveport/Bossier
- Monroe/Ruston
- Natchitoches
- Toledo Bend
- Alexandria
- Lake Charles
- Lafayette
- New Iberia / Morgan City
- Baton Rouge
- Northshore
- New Orleans
And check out more Louisiana Travel Stories.