German Coast Uprising (Louisiana)

Jan. 8, 1811

German Coast Uprising (Louisiana) 1811 Revolt (Lorraine Gendron), Historic New Orleans Collection (2007.0396)
In the Territory of Louisiana, between January 8th and 10th, 1811, hundreds of slaves revolted and killed plantation owners as they marched to New Orleans. Hundreds of soldiers were called up to put down the rebellion. Dozens of rebels were killed during the uprising and reprisals, and 18 were tried and executed afterwards.