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Louisiana's PlaygroundLake Charles’ Historic Charpentier DistrictGuest Adley Cormier, a local historian, joins hosts Brady and Anna on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss Lake Charles’ rich history and its Charpentier Historic District. Known for its unique variety of architectural styles and materials, the Charpentier Historic District is living history in the city. Cormier also touches on local ghost stories, urban legends and notable moments in Lake Charles history.
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2023-06-0747 min
Louisiana InsiderEpisode 65: Adventures in No Man's LandThere was once a part of present day Louisiana that neither France nor Spain could decide on who was the possessor, so it was declared a neutral ground known as “No Man’s Land.” Filmmakers Bill Rodman and Flo Ulmer-Rodman, along with historian Adley Cormier, join Errol Laborde, executive editor of Louisiana Life, and podcast producer Kelly Massicot to discuss their documentary about a lawless and adventurous section of 19th Century western Louisiana.
Oh yes, we’ll also hear about a tree in Lake Charles where cowboys and pirates once met to trade items and maybe sample a little...
2021-12-091h 01
Supernatural Travel TalesGhost Cows, Gourmets and Pirates Haunt HereKey Links: Visit Lake Charles Lost Lake Charles _______ In this episode we chat with Adley Cormier, a Lake Charles native and historian. Adley shares some of the more colorful history, and legends that abound in Southwest Louisiania. Through him we meet some illustrious guests including coin rollers, cigar smokers, murderous females and even some baleful ghost cows. We also discuss Lake Charles' pirates and slaves and why for a time, this area was a "no man's land" that offered refuge to runaway slaves and outlaws alike. Lastly, if you've ever wondered...
2018-11-2051 min