Nina H.
10/7/2023
As a person of Filipino descent, our visit to Los Islenos was part of a personal last-minute itinerary. When I was a DePaul University student, I took an Asian studies class and learned that 10th...
Los Islenos Heritage & Cultural Society
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1357 Bayou Rd
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
Los Islenos Heritage & Cultural Society of St. Bernard is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and promoting the unique language, heritage, and cultural traditions of the Canary Islanders who settled in Louisiana between 1778 and 1783. Established in 1976, the organization plays a crucial role in maintaining the identity and cultural legacy of the Isleños community in St. Bernard Parish.
The Los Isleños Museum Complex features nine structures and highlights various cultural elements, including a Houma Native American interpretive area and nature trails. Through events and community engagement, the society fosters a connection to their ancestral roots and promotes the vibrant traditions of the Isleños people.
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Gerald H.
10/19/2024
Lots of amazing history, along with beautiful area for events. The buildings from the past are well kept taking you on a journey into the beginning of a rich culture.
The M.
9/13/2024
Its cool to see how some people lived "way down da road" as we say. Nothing to jump up and down about.
Andi F.
10/16/2020
In the opposite direction of the more favored plantations is this historical museum that remembers the first settlers of this area from the Canary Islands. I came here right before the COVID...
Dorothy Y.
12/15/2012
While looking for something to do in the Upcoming Events section of nola.com last weekend, I was excited to come across the article about the Los Islenos Christmas in St. Bernard. I love...
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