
Tonti of the Iron Hand
Tonti of the Iron Hand
Rodney Lafon as Tonti of the Iron Hand.

Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Stanley Roy Dufrene as Thomas Jefferson.

Thomas Jefferson with Carolyn Boyd
Thomas Jefferson with Carolyn Boyd
Stanley Roy Dufrene as Thomas Jefferson with Carolyn Boyd.

Robert Livingston
Robert Livingston
"Robert Livingston" with Mary Ann Lemmon.

Mary Ann Lemmon With Lindy Boggs
Mary Ann Lemmon With Lindy Boggs

Marilyn Richoux With Collette Lottinger
Marilyn Richoux With Collette Lottinger

Louise Broach on Piano

Lloyd Sensat with Sue Friloux
Lloyd Sensat with Sue Friloux

Leah Chase with Lindy Boggs
Leah Chase with Lindy Boggs

Lasalle

The St. Martins
The St. Martins
George and Harriet Williamson as Judge and Mrs. St. Martin.

John Law
John Law
Ralph Miller as John Law.

Napoleon and Josephine
Napoleon and Josephine
Joel and Sandra Chiasson as Napoleon and Josephine.

Jean Noel Destrehan
Jean Noel Destrehan
Jean Noel Destrehan was played by Harold Haydel (left).

Marie Claudine Elenore Robin de Logny
Marie Claudine Elenore Robin de Logny
Betty Haydel as Marie Claudine Elenore Robin de Logny (right).

James Monroe
James Monroe
Fred Martinez as James Monroe (right).

Harriet Williamson with Lloyd Sensat
Harriet Williamson with Lloyd Sensat

Gov-rose-long-eddie-dot-dufresne
Gov-rose-long-eddie-dot-dufresne
Dot and Eddie Dufresne as Governor Long and wife Rose.

Governor Huey P. Long
Governor Huey P. Long
Eddie Dufresne as Governor Huey P. Long.

German Settlers
German Settlers
Arleen and Henry Friloux as German settlers.

General Richard Taylor
General Richard Taylor
Blake Petit as General Richard Taylor.

General O'Reilly
General O'Reilly
Don Baker as General O'Reilly.

Narrator Edit Sirmon

Chief Punkalaka - Quinapissa Indians
Chief Punkalaka - Quinapissa Indians
Albert "Punk" Laque as "Chief Punkalaka" of the Quinapissa Indians.

Charles Oubre with Leah Chase
Charles Oubre with Leah Chase

Charles Oubre

Charles Deslondes
Charles Deslondes
Henry LeBoyd as Charles Deslondes.

Bernard de Marginy
Bernard de Marginy
Lloyd Sensat as Bernard de Marigny.

Baroness Pontalba
Baroness Pontalba
Nicki Candies as the Baroness Pontalba.

Andre Caillioux
Andre Caillioux
Ellis Alexander as Andre Caillioux.

Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams
Leah Chase as Abigail Adams.

The Louisiana Purchase - Image
The Louisiana Purchase - Image
Louisiana Purchase Map. (Used with permission from the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, State of Louisiana Bicentennial brochure.)

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Union Soldier
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Union Soldier
Ellis Alexander as Andre Cailloux with Lindy Boggs. Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - The Destrehans, Trepagnier, Marie Fortier
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - The Destrehans, Trepagnier, Marie Fortier
Monsieur and Mademoiselle Jean Noel Destrehan (Betty and Harold Haydel), Madamoiselle Trepagnier of Ormond (Jara Roux), Marie Felicite Fortier of Home Place (Lily Galland). Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Gov. Hahn, Sheriff Morgan, Andre Cailloux, Gen. Taylor
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Gov. Hahn, Sheriff Morgan, Andre Cailloux, Gen. Taylor
Gov. Hahn (Lenny Gray), Sheriff Morgan (Eddie Boyd), Andre Cailloux (Ellis Alexander), Gen. Richard Taylor (Blake Petit). Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Charles Deslondes
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Charles Deslondes
Charles Deslondes (Henry LeBoyd). Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Mr. and Mrs. Darensbourg
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Mr. and Mrs. Darensbourg
Mr. and Mrs. Darensbourg (Rodney and Jean Marie Cambre), John Law (Ralph Miller). Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Thomas Jefferson
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson (Stanley Roy Dufreene), Mrs. Robert Livingston (Mary Ann Lemmon), Abigail Adams (Leah Chase). Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - General O'Reilly
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - General O'Reilly
Gen. O'Reilly (Don Baker), Madame Noyen (Myrta Baker), Joseph Baker (Jeff Roux). Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Robert Livingston
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Robert Livingston
Robert Livingston (Harry Lemmon), James Monroe (Fred Martinez). Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Baking
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Baking
Connie Erdely, Lynette Nolan. Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - German Settlers
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - German Settlers
Henry and Arleen Friloux as German settlers. Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Group
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Group
Evening with Notables 2003. Destrehan Plantation. Left to right, Coleen P. Landry, Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Harry Lemmon, Marilyn, Dr. Rodney Lafon, Superintendent of St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Federal Court Justice Mary Ann Lemmon. Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Preparing for the Banquet
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Preparing for the Banquet
Harriet Williamson, Nancy Wilson, Connie Erdely. Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Group
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Group
Rose Long (Dot Dufresne), Abigail Adams (Leah Chase), special guest Lindy Boggs. Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - MC
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - MC
Sue Friloux, master of ceremonies and director. Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Group
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Group
An Evening With the Notables - Jan 2003. Destrehan Plantation. Left to right, Glenda Clement, Deidra Faucheaux, Superintendent Rodney Lafon, Sue Friloux, Rita Carlson, Marilyn Richoux, Dee Abadie. Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Alfred Green
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Alfred Green
Audience participation, Alfred Green. Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Group
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Group
Thomas Jefferson (Stanley Roy Dufrene), Mrs. Robert Livingston (Mary Ann Lemmon), Abigail Adams (special guest Leah Chase). Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Josephine and Napoleon
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Josephine and Napoleon
Sandra and Joel Chaisson, 2003. An Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Group
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Group
Marilyn and Ralph Richoux, Father Basty (Deacon Ted Roussell), Renee (daughter of Marilyn and Ralph). An Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Tonti
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Tonti
Tonti of the Iron Hand (Rodney Lafon), Chief Punkalaka of the Quinnitiassa Indians (Albert "Punk" Laque). An Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Charles Deslondes and Chief Punkalaka
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Charles Deslondes and Chief Punkalaka
Henry LeBoyd took the part of Charles Deslondes and Parish President Albert Laque was Chief Punkalaka of the Quinnitiassa Indians. From the St. Charles Herald-Guide, Jan. 25, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Felicite Fortier and Mrs. Trepagnier
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Felicite Fortier and Mrs. Trepagnier
Lily Galland was Mrs. Felicite Fortier of Homeplace Plantation. Jeff Roux was Joseph Villere and Jara Roux was Mrs. Trepagnier of Ormond Plantation. From the St. Charles Herald-Guide, Jan. 25, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - LaSalle
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - LaSalle
State Rep. Gray Smith was LaSalle. From the St. Charles Herald-Guide, Jan. 25, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Charlene Wilson
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Charlene Wilson
Charlene Wilson designed this Croquembanche French pastry with cream puffs and chocolate eclaire. From the St. Charles Herald-Guide, Jan. 25, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Bernard de Marigny, John Law, James Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. Darensbourg
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Bernard de Marigny, John Law, James Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. Darensbourg
Lloyd Sensat was Bernard de Marigny, Ralph Miller played John Law, Fred Martinez played James Monroe and Rodney and Jean Marie Cambre portrayed Mr. and Mrs. Darensberg. From the St. Charles Herald-Guide, Jan. 25, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Hahn, Josephine and Napoleon
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Hahn, Josephine and Napoleon
Lenny Gray portrayed Gov. Michael Hahn; Nicki Candies portrayed Josephine and Napoleon. From the St. Charles Herald-Guide, Jan. 25, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Script Writers
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Script Writers
Marilyn Richoux, Susan Friloux and Rita Carlson helped in writing the script and narrating the extravaganza. From the St. Charles Herald-Guide, Jan. 25, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - St. Martin, Father Basty
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - St. Martin, Father Basty
George and Harriet Williamson took the parts of Judge and Mrs. St. Martin and Ted Roussel was Father Basty of St. Charles Borromeo Church. From the St. Charles Herald-Guide, Jan. 25, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Destrehan and General Taylor
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Destrehan and General Taylor
Betty and Harold Haydel were Mr. and Mrs. Jean Noel Destrehan and Blake Petit played Gen. Richard Taylor. From the St. Charles Herald-Guide, Jan. 25, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Huey Long
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Huey Long
Dot and Court of Appeals Judge Eddie Dufresne played Rose and Gov. Huey Long. From the St. Charles Herald-Guide, Jan. 25, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Narrator and Caillioux
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Narrator and Caillioux
Edie Sirmon narrated and Ellis Alexander played Andre Caillioux. From the St. Charles Herald-Guide, Jan. 25, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Tonti, Noyen and O'Reilly
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Tonti, Noyen and O'Reilly
Superintendent Rodney Lafon was Tonti of the Iron Hand, Myrta Baker was Madame Noyen and Don Baker was General O'Reilly. From the St. Charles Herald-Guide, Jan. 25, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - St. Martins
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - St. Martins
Judge and Mrs. St. Martin (Harriet and George Williamson). Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Marigny and Pontalba
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Marigny and Pontalba
Bernard de Marigny (Lloyd Sensat) and Baroness Pontalba (Nikki Candies). Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Kitchen Crew
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Kitchen Crew
Connie Erdely, Muffet Leler, Dorothy Nelson, Betty Kelm. Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Kitchen Crew
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Kitchen Crew
Nancy Wilson, Dorothy Nelson, Connie Erdely, Betty Kelm. Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Group
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Group
Marilyn Richoux, Lindy Boggs and Coleen P. Landry. Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Mr. Charles
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Mr. Charles
Charlie Oubre. Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - The Longs
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - The Longs
Rose and Gov. Long (Dot and Eddie Dufresne). Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Narrator
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Narrator
Edie Sirmon. Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation, 2003.

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Crowd
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial - Crowd
Audience participation. On the front row are Tom and Lily Moskal, Dog Woodiel. Evening with Notables, Destrehan Plantation, 2003.

Thomas Jefferson Painting
Thomas Jefferson Painting
Thomas Jefferson painting. Kentwood, La. Bicentennial

Covention Document
Covention Document
Document - Convention of the United States and the French Republic

Louisiana Purchase Map
Louisiana Purchase Map
Map of Louisiana Purchase, Kentwood, La. Bicentennial