479. Katy Morlas Shannon, part 2.

479. Part 2 of our interview with Katy Morlas Shannon.Katy is returning to the podcast to talk about her new book, Antoine of Oak Alley: The Unlikely Origin of Southern Pecans and the Enslaved Man Who Cultivated Them. We also talk about here research into the portrait of Bélizaire and the Frey Children, which had the young black man Bélizaire painted out and then restored. Katy and Jeremy Simien have been investigating the story behind the picture. "The story of Antoine is emblematic of countless enslaved people whose lives and contributions have been overlooked. Antoine, the enslaved gardener of Oak Alley Plantation, was the first person to successfully propagate the pecan tree yet he exists only as a footnote in the bigger story of Oak Alley Plantation. His pioneering work enabled large groves of trees to be planted creating a lucrative commercial crop and though his horticultural achievement has long been legend, virtually nothing is known about his life. Historian Katy Morales Shannon utilizes extensive research and period documents to expose his story and explore the lives of the enslaved community in which he lived." Katy’s first book The New Orleans Bee: Dispatches from the first year of Louisiana’s longest-running French-language newspaper is available via Kindle on Amazon.com. Her work  investigates the enslaved man who first cultivated pecans. .

1. This week in Louisiana history. July 24, 1704. The Pelican arrived bringing 23 girls to the Louisiana Colony.
2. This week in New Orleans history. Disnelyland's New Orleans Square opened in July 24, 1966. New Orleans Mayor Victor H. Schiro participated in the dedication ceremony. Schiro announced Walt Disney had been made an honorary citizen of New Orleans; Disney joked the addition cost as much as the original Louisiana Purchase. This was Walt Disney's last major public appearance at Disneyland before his death in December 1966.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Landry Vineyards & Winery
   5699 New Natchitoches Rd.
   West Monroe, LA 71292
   Landry Vineyards and Winery is located in the hill country of Ouachita Parish. Guests are welcome to visit the beautiful, spacious tasting room overlooking the hillside vineyards and taste all of the wines produced at Landry Vineyards. Tours are available by booking online. Spring and Fall Concerts are enjoyed by all who attend. Wine tasting, tour, and concert information can be found on their website
   Amenities
   General Information
   Family Friendly
   Free Admission
   Handicapped Accessible
   Open Year-Round
   Parking
   Bus Parking
   Free Parking
   Contact
   View Website
   Phone: 318-557-9050
   Email: info@landryvineyards.com
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana. William Lockett at the Funky 544.

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