Andrew Plylar Louisiana -- Historian • Geography Enthusiast • Culture Connoisseur

Andrew Plylar is an avid amateur historian whose research focuses on the culturally rich state of Louisiana. He is passionate about weaving the modern together with the past in his written works.

History of Louisiana

A history buff since childhood, Andrew Plylar maintains a lifelong fascination with the history of Louisiana. Forever proud of the state he calls home, Plylar spends his free time digging into unique untold stories of Louisiana’s culture and history. In 2020, the amateur historian intends on launching a blog that focuses on the rich and colorful make-up of the state. He will focus on the many hues woven into Louisiana’s fabric,from cuisine and music to cultural events and traditions (i.e. Mardi Gras). Plylar is excited to share unique and interesting historical facts of Louisiana with his blog’s audience! Topics to be discussed include the Louisiana Purchase (or the story that started all stories), Port of New Orleans and more.

Stay tuned for zany tidbits you won’t find in the dusty history books!

Geography of Louisiana

The culture and history aspects of Andrew Plylar’s blog will be joined by a more physical element: geography. Combining his love of history with his love of hiking, Plylar will highlight unique, unmarked hiking paths throughout Louisiana. The historian’s blog will contain a map that breathes imagination and wonder into real life events by taking his readers to the Mississippi River, National and Historic Parks, Driskill Mountain and many more!