Czechs in Louisiana

Settled just outside of Pineville in the early twentieth century, the twin towns of Libuse and Kolin are the center for the strongest Czech communities in Louisiana. The Louisiana Czechs, as they call themselves, hold an annual community festival in one of two original community halls built when the towns were first settled.

Some of the elder members of the communities retain the Czech language, and there are strong textile craft traditions and foodways, as well as organizations to keep viable the singing and dancing traditions.