Most Louisianans no longer speak French but more and more schools in the state are teaching it. One small school, southwest of New Orleans, is immersing students in the state's local dialects.

Explore America and discover Louisiana in the Smithsonian's digitized collections. The state is a gumbo of varied cultures, predominantly Cajun—people whose ancestors were French-speaking Acadians ...

People will say ... the New Orleans cultural institution’s initiative to support Louisiana French and Creole programs and businesses. The connection resulted in the group of Baby Dolls ...

Like many Creole dishes in Louisiana, this dish is often ... Beignets are originally a French delicacy, but the people of New ...