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In the 1720s, young women arrive in New Orleans from France, carrying coffin-shaped chests. They were taken to the Ursuline Convent, and some were never seen again. For centuries, locals have whispered that vampires are sealed on the third floor—trapped behind windows nailed shut with blessed nails from the Pope himself. In 1978, two investigators tried to prove it. They were found dead the next morning, drained of blood. But when you dig into the real history, the truth is far more disturbing than any vampire legend. This is the story of orphaned teenagers, impossible choices, and the dark foundations of American identity. The Casket Girls of New Orleans—the legend, the history, and the truth you won't hear on ghost tours.
3 October 1704, Fountainbleu List of Girls and Families Who Left from Paris and Rochefort for Fort Louis in La Louisiane: sites.rootsweb.com/~lacoloni/pelican.html
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Come join me on a new docu-series that explores identity, racial tensions in the South during the 20th century, and the unique experiences of those who historically called Louisiana home.
My name is Danielle Romero, and all my life, I have romanticized Louisiana.
Growing up in New York, it represented a place where I could step back the sepia-toned life of my great grandmother, Lola Perot, who died before I was born.
Now, it was time to go back to Louisiana--although I had no idea what the truth would be or what questions to ask---who was Lola really? Who were we?
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In the 1720s, young women arrive in New Orleans from France, carrying coffin-shaped chests. They were taken to the Ursuline Convent, and some were never seen again. For centuries, locals have whispered that vampires are sealed on the third floor—trapped behind windows nailed shut with blessed nails from the Pope himself. In 1978, two investigators tried to prove it. They were found dead the next morning, drained of blood. But when you dig into the real history, the truth is far more disturbing than any vampire legend. This is the story of orphaned teenagers, impossible choices, and the dark foundations of American identity. The Casket Girls of New Orleans—the legend, the history, and the truth you won't hear on ghost tours.
3 October 1704, Fountainbleu List of Girls and Families Who Left from Paris and Rochefort for Fort Louis in La Louisiane: sites.rootsweb.com/~lacoloni/pelican.html
✅Join me OFF of Youtube
patreon.com/NYTN
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nytonashville.com
► 👕 NYTN Merch: nytonashville.com
▶Download the first section FREE of my "Be a Good ancestor" course here:
nytonashville.com/shoplola/be-a-good-ancestor-course-digital-download-videos-bjks6
FOLLOW ME 📸
► YouTube: / @NYTN
► Facebook: / facebook.com/findinglolafilm
► Website: nytonashville.com
► X: / twitter.com/ImFindingLola
OTHER VIDEO PLAYLISTS
► Melungeon + Redbones: youtube.com/watch?v=LyLd8rizXCQ&list=PLvzaW1c7S5hS0duqgK5mkBh_9aqIpbooI
► "Who Counts as..." Series in the US: youtube.com/watch?v=yUbLF-tgbB0&list=PLvzaW1c7S5hRisWeiK9K5E8X7asZdz4X1
► Mexicans youtube.com/watch?v=IwJyAwnx39Y&list=PLvzaW1c7S5hSU0OWM1p4QUln0iBpI77wf
► Enslaved Ancestor stories youtube.com/watch?v=uAxyz0q0A4s&list=PLvzaW1c7S5hQxDnyRTah5wYRX9b4FSrqR
► My family story of white passing : youtube.com/watch?v=SQp7jeNp_yg&list=PLvzaW1c7S5hQcox9CjaJWA7QKTYXw9Zn2
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Come join me on a new docu-series that explores identity, racial tensions in the South during the 20th century, and the unique experiences of those who historically called Louisiana home.
My name is Danielle Romero, and all my life, I have romanticized Louisiana.
Growing up in New York, it represented a place where I could step back the sepia-toned life of my great grandmother, Lola Perot, who died before I was born.
Now, it was time to go back to Louisiana--although I had no idea what the truth would be or what questions to ask---who was Lola really? Who were we?
*Amazon links are affiliate links. If buy something through these links, we may earn affiliate commission. Thank you for supporting this project!
