Two hundred years ago, the process to make Donaldsonville the state capital of Louisiana began with a bill passed by the state legislature. Now, officials and residents find the city at an economic ...

“That’s history that could never be rewritten," he said of the little city being the Louisiana capital from 1830-1831. "It's something that no one can take away from the city.” As that ...

At 450 feet tall, the Louisiana State Capitol is the tallest capitol in ... the building also has an interesting history. It was commissioned in 1930 by Governor Huey Long – one of the state's ...

For a big dose of Louisiana history, plan a stop at the Capitol Park Museum. Spanning nearly 70,000 square feet, the museum houses a variety of hands-on exhibits and artifacts depicting the unique ...

LPB explores the story of Huey P. Long’s efforts to erect the tallest capitol building in the United States, right here in Louisiana. From the architects that designed the soaring tower ...