Poverty Point Becomes UNESCO World Heritage Site (2014)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, 32.6368278, -91.4118422
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2014-06-27
Duration: 00:08:10
Subjects: Poverty Point State Park (La.) | Historic sites | Archaeology | Native Americans | Poverty Point culture | World Heritage areas | United Nations
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Whinham, Charlie Producer
- Fortenberry, Rex Q. Editor
- Dardenne, Jay Interviewee
- Griffing, David Interviewee
- Greenlee, Diana Interviewee
- Wright, Alisha Interviewee
Description
This segment from the June 27, 2014, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Charlie Whinham’s report on the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) naming the Poverty Point State Historic Site in West Carroll Parish a World Heritage Site. Whinham interviews Lieutenant Governor Jay Dardenne, who discusses the economic and cultural impact of the World Heritage Site designation to northeast Louisiana and the state as a whole. This report also includes highlights from Whinham’s previous visit to the Poverty Point. Hosts: Charlie Whinham and Shauna Sanford