The stories of St. James Parish, LA
8 narrated audio stories from across St. James Parish — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Oak Alley Plantation
Why the Oaks Stayed in Your Mind
At Oak Alley, a corridor of live oaks turns history into unforgettable screen imagery.
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Drawn From the River
How an old river world became St. James Parish in 1807.
Oak Alley Plantation
A House Built to Meet the Oaks
How an older tree avenue shaped Oak Alley’s famous mansion.
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The March That Made St. James Central
Charles Deslondes and the uprising that moved through St. James Parish.
St. James Catholic Church
Where St. James Took Root
How a river-road church gave a community, and a parish, its name.
Oak Alley Plantation
Saving Oak Alley
How restoration pulled a fading River Road landmark back to life.
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How Laura Gave a Plantation Its Voice
A childhood remembered became a guide to Creole life.
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When ‘Déjà Vu’ Met River Road
A global pop single arrives on St. James Parish’s River Road.
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