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YCC students helping archaeologist
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Youth Conservation Corps students assisting park archeologist.
 
Mixing whitewash
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Historic recipes and procedures are used for mixing whitewash.
Oak Allee  

Did You Know?
The shaded avenues of live oak trees were called "Allées". In addition to sheltering the house entrances from strong Louisiana sunlight, the trees helped to cool by drafting breezes from the river.

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