How Did Louisiana Become Spanish?—Shortcuts: Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean
In 1762 France transferred Louisiana to Spain. That transfer was the result of war, family ties, and secret pacts and treaties. In this video, we’ll explore all the factors that brought Louisiana under Spanish control.
Learn more about Louisiana’s path to becoming a Spanish colony and The Historic New Orleans Collection’s bilingual exhibition Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean / La Nueva Orleans y el Caribe españoles here: https://www.hnoc.org/exhibitions/span...
Join us for the Shortcuts gallery talks exploring this and other topics related to Spanish New Orleans. The brief talks are free and offered on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. at 520 Royal Street in the French Quarter through January 21, 2023. Registration is not required.
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