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Although leprosy, or Hansen's Disease, was never an epidemic in The United States, cases of leprosy have been reported in Louisiana as early as the 18th century. The first leprosarium in the continental United States existed in Carville, Louisiana from 1894-1999 and Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the home of the only institution in the United States ...
Mar 31, 2020 · Learn about the tragic history of US leprosy colonies, where patients were stripped of their civil rights and confined to remote settlements for life. Find out how they built lives and communities, despite the stigma and isolation of the condition. Discover the stories of some who still live at Kalaupapa, the largest leprosarium in the US.
- Natasha Frost
The State of Louisiana took over the care of the patients until John Early brought the disease to national attention in 1916, when he testified to the US Congress about the need for a national leprosy hospital.
Carville: The National Leprosarium. Curated by Elizabeth Schexnyder, Curator, National Hansen's Disease Museum. 9-stop audio driving tour of the Carville Historic District, site of leprosy (Hansen's disease) quarantine hospital and treatment center from 1894-1999.
Feb 26, 2021 · Learn about the history and legacy of Carville, the only hospital in the US dedicated to the treatment of Hansen's disease, also known as leprosy, from 1894 to 1999. Find out how it was built, how it functioned, and how it changed over time. See photos and read stories from former residents and staff who faced stigma and isolation.
- Southwest Louisiana (Acadiana), Iberville
May 1, 2020 · Hansen’s Disease, or leprosy, was once a life sentence of forced isolation. Thankfully, it is now curable, due in part to the treatments developed at Carville throughout the 20th century. Throughout history, leprosy was thought to be a curse from God or a genetic malady.
Sep 26, 2017 · The Carville site is now a Louisiana National Guard base, but the museum and site are still open for tours 10 am–4 pm Tuesday–Saturday: visitors must show ID at the gate. In addition, there is a monthly guided tour of the leprosarium property; this month, it takes place on October 28.
