Event
Louisiana: The Deal of the Century | A Talk by Jay Dardenne
Jay Dardenne will join us in the castle for an insightful conversation on the history of the Louisiana Purchase.
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May 17, 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Reception at 1 p.m. | Talk at 2 p.m.
Information
All Ages
Free
Event Overview
Join us at Louisiana's Old State Capitol for a historical evening with Jay Dardenne!
To complement our current exhibition featuring the signed Louisiana Purchase document, "Bought for a Song: A Young Nation Expands," Jay will give an in-depth history of the deal that doubled the size of our young nation.
History buffs, this is for you! You don't want to miss it.
Admission is free, but please register so that we know to expect you. Street parking is free on weekends.