The earliest days of Louisiana will soon be on display in Hill Memorial Library.
Beginning March 12, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents “State of Transition: Louisiana Circa 1812,” on display at Hill Memorial until June 2.
The exhibit is presented in honor of the bicentennial of Louisiana’s admission to the Union as the 18th state.
The collection recognizes the transition of Louisiana from a territory to a state and details the daily life of Louisiana citizens in the early 19th century.
“In addition to these topics, the exhibit examines the at times rancorous political process through which Louisiana attained statehood, established its government and became ‘American,’ the War of 1812 and the unique role Louisiana played in the conflict and institutions such as slavery and religion that made up the fabric of Louisianians’ daily experiences,” according to a news release.
Notable items include a letter written by Andrew Jackson to his wife while on his way to the Battle of New Orleans and documents on the 1811 slave revolt, according to the news release.
Models of homes from the Antebellum era and artifacts from the LSU Textile and Costume Museum will also be featured.
The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Hill Memorial Library is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
 
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