Bound in Chains: Slavery in Louisiana
A Ten-Part Written Historical Series
Bound in Chains: Slavery in Louisiana is a ten-part historical series exploring the origins, development, experiences, resistance, emancipation, and lasting legacy of slavery in Louisiana.
Through ten written installments, the series examines the lives of enslaved Louisianians, the institutions that supported slavery, the communities they built, their struggles for freedom, and the ways slavery continued to shape Louisiana after emancipation.
Parts One, Two, and Three are available now.
The remaining parts of Bound in Chains: Slavery in Louisiana will be published daily, allowing readers to follow the series as each chapter of Louisiana's history unfolds.
We invite you to read along as we explore this important history—from the beginnings of slavery in colonial Louisiana to emancipation and the enduring legacy of slavery in the state.
Ten Parts. Ten chapters of history. One story that must be remembered.
Posted Sep 13, 2026, 6:24 AM UTC