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Michael Wynne

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Michael Wynne, author of over 50 books on Louisiana history, writes monthly columns for three magazines as well as other journals. Known nationally and statewide for his historic preservation work and his public and television talks on history and preservation, Wynne has received numerous awards, including a special award from the Louisiana Endowment of the Humanities and from the HISTORY network. His book, What's Murder Among Friends, is an international best seller.

Schedule

9:00 am to 9:45 am 
State Library, Fourth Floor
Louisiana Spirits: Haunted History
Nicole Beauchamp, Haunted French Quarter Hotels
Michael Wynne, Haunted Central Louisiana

10:00 am to 10:45 am
Cavalier House Books Tent
Book Signing

Haunted Central Louisiana

Uncover tales of the strange and supernatural in Central Louisiana.

New Orleans doesn’t hold a monopoly on Louisiana’s haunted lore. Souls who brave the shadows along the bayous and byways of Central Louisiana will encounter a haunted heritage centuries in the making. From the legends swirling about Alexandria’s historic Hotel Bentley and the Old Pineville City Hall to an exploration of an abandoned speakeasy in downtown Alexandria, explore the spirted legacy of the Crossroads of Louisiana.