ANHA News Blog
30 - January 2025
Down to the Crawfish Hole
Historically, and still presently, crawfishers harvested wild crawfish in waterways throughout the Atchafalaya Basin. The commercialization of the crustacean in the 1800s brought about a revolution in harvesting practices, leading to the introduction of crawfish farming in the 1960s.
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13 - January 2025
Atchafalaya Trace Commission Meeting - January
Atchafalaya Trace Commission Meeting - January
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16 - December 2024
Awaken Your Taste Buds
The Réveillon dinner is a unique tradition in Louisiana, especially around the holiday season. It is a festive meal that dates back to the early colonial period and has deep cultural and religious roots in the state. This tradition has evolved over centuries, blending French, Creole, and Southern influences, and remains a cherished part of Louisiana's culinary heritage today.
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13 - December 2024
Oh, Honey!
Oh honey, how sweet you are. Not only is it a natural sweetener, it also has many health benefits that can boost your immune system! Check out some of the benefits of eating honey and shop local honey this holiday season!
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27 - November 2024
Horsing Around
When you think of Thoroughbred breeding, Lexington, Kentucky, probably pops into your head first. Or maybe Ocala, Florida, but did you know there’s another capital that rounds out the top three locations for Thoroughbred breeding? And it’s in the heritage area!
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18 - November 2024
Listen to the Language
Language is a critical piece of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area story, and the contributions of the Native American people to the regional culture cannot be overstated. Read on about how the Chitimacha and the Tunica-Biloxi are working to preserve their languages.
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28 - October 2024
Keeping Louisiana Beautiful
Read about Director of Programs Collin Lindrew's experience at the 2024 Keep Louisiana Beautiful Annual Conference.
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24 - October 2024
Saints Go Marching
Originally settled by the French as a Catholic colony, it's no surprise there are several Louisiana parishes named for saints. Read about the saint parishes located in the heritage area.
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08 - October 2024
Stopover in Arnaudville
Whether you’re heading to Baton Rouge and need a quick stop before hopping on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge or need a break from the drive to Lafayette, Arnaudville is a great place to unwind for a spell.
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30 - September 2024
LOUISIANA OFFICE OF CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CELEBRATES THE STATE'S UNIQUE AND DIVERSE CULTURE DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
The Louisiana Office of Cultural Development and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser celebrate programs within the office throughout the month of October which marks National Arts and Humanities Month, Folklife Month, Archaeology Month, and Atchafalaya Month.
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