Season 1, Episode 12

The Louisiana Rebellion of 1811

Air Date: 2021-08-06

Overview: Uprisings of enslaved people in the United States were not uncommon, and they had a big influence on how the institution of slavery evolved. One uprising that gets less attention, historically, is the German Coast Uprising that took place in Louisiana in 1811. A group of enslaved people rebelled, and the after effects would be felt in Louisiana and throughout the nation for decades.

Runtime: 12 minutes