The Louisiana Purchase and The Neutral Strip: Expanding Borders and Defining Boundaries

Explore the causes and impacts of the Louisiana Purchase on both the United States and Louisiana. Follow Jay Dardenne, Louisiana’s former Lieutenant Governor, as he delves into the history behind the biggest real estate deal in history! Enjoy fun reenactments that imagine what the negotiations between American diplomats Robert Livingston & James Monroe might have been like with Napoleon Bonaparte. Plus, discover the fascinating story of the Neutral Strip in Western Louisiana—a disputed area that became a lawless hideout for robbers and bandits.