With support from the University of Richmond

History News Network

History News Network puts current events into historical perspective. Subscribe to our newsletter for new perspectives on the ways history continues to resonate in the present. Explore our archive of thousands of original op-eds and curated stories from around the web. Join us to learn more about the past, now.

State budget cuts leave 7 historic sites available by appointment only in Louisiana

The Office of State Parks says budget cuts have made five more historic sites available by appointment only.

The Plaquemine Lock, Marksville, Fort Pike, Fort Jesup and Centenary state historic sites will go into "caretaker status" on July 26....
Read entire article at AP