Much of what was known of the #1811GermanCoastUprising has been lost in the 212 years since. This Smithsonian article includes much of what is known, but researchers at the #1811KidOryHouse dispute the claim that the revolutionaries intended to attack #NewOrleans. According to them, this is a narrative that has been used throughout the city’s history to encourage protection of the elite class.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/its-anniversary-1811-louisiana-slave-revolt-180957760/

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This Sunday is the 212th anniversary of the #1811GermanCoastUprising. I highly recommend finding out more about this critical moment in #Louisiana and #UnitedStates history by visiting the #1811KidOryHouse in #StJohn. You’ll not only get a well researched understanding of events, but you’ll also get a unique look at how the #history of #NewOrleans #Jazz has ties to this little plantation home well upriver of #NOLA.

More info here: https://www.1811kidoryhistorichouse.com/visit-us