Saturday, November 25, 2023

Peter M. Wolf and the 'Sugar King of Louisiana'

** IMPORTANT UPDATE **

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Peter M. Wolf will not be available this evening to give his talk on Leon Godchaux, the “Sugar King of Louisiana,” at the meeting of the Natchez Historical Society. However, Jeff Mansell, lead historian for the Natchez National Historical Park, will be on hand to share his presentation, “In Search of Respite: Natchezians at the Northern Resorts.” The program is free to the public. It will begin with a social at 5:30 p.m. with the presentation at 6 p.m. All are invited, members and non-members alike. 

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Another excellent column by Alan Wolf


“Although the arc of Godchaux’s life is located largely in New Orleans and the wider Louisiana, its themes, challenges, and issues will resonate with the Natchez experience of the 19th Century." -- Alan Wolf 


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