Skip to Main Content
New Orleans and the Mississippi River

New Orleans and the Mississippi River

In the one-hour documentary we’ll explore the unique relationship that exists between New Orleans and the body of water on which it was founded. We’ll reflect on the vitality of the present port and look back at its history, as well as its connection to Central America’s banana trade.

New Orleans and the Mississippi River is a local public television program presented by WYES

New Orleans and the Mississippi River

Video has Closed Captions

Special | 59m 22s | Explore the unique relationship between New Orleans and the historic Mississippi River. (59m 22s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

New Orleans and the Mississippi River is a local public television program presented by WYES

or

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?