In a message dated 8/27/2003 10:00:40 PM Central Daylight Time, ACADIAN-CAJUN-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Hello to all, > > Would anyone know where I can learn more about when Free Persons > of Color were no longer allowed in New Orleans or Louisiana? > > There is a TV show 'History Detectives' and they mentioned a > year in which FPC were no longer allowed to live > in New Orleans or Louisiana, I can't remember which. > > Thanks in advance, > > Marsha > To my knowledge, until slavery was abolished, there were Free People of Color in New Orleans and Louisiana since the foundation of the colony and the establishment of the city of New Orleans. Many of these people were skilled craftsmen and artisans, many were educated in Europe in literature and the arts, and they contributed greatly to the culture and history of our city and state. Barbara Allen Metairie, LA