The Louisiana Office of Cultural Development’s helps Louisiana preserve, support, develop, and
promote our archaeology, arts, French language, and historic places.
Division of Archaeology, Division of the Arts, Division of Historic Preservation, Louisiana Cultural Districts, Staff
Our French Immersion Programs, Division of Historic Preservation, Division of Archaeology, and Division of the Arts protect the culture and heritage that Louisiana has come to be known for.
Empowers artists, organizations and communities, while providing programs and services that support jobs, tourism, education and economic vitality.
Visit OCD's Division of the ArtsRecords, protects and distributes information about Louisiana’s archaeological resources and heritage.
Visit OCD's Division of ArchaeologyPreserves and protects Louisiana’s significant historic buildings, sites, districts and communities
Visit OCD's Division of Historic PreservationSupports and grows Louisiana's francophone communities through scholarships, French immersion and various other community and language skill-building programs.
Visit CODOFILIn response to the recent flooding, we hope the following information will be helpful to all of our constituents:
National Heritage Responders Available to Assist with Louisiana Flooding
The Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation offers free emergency response assistance to cultural organizations impacted by flooding.
FEMA Program & Policy Guide
Offers a complete guide for the Public Assistance policy and an overview of the program implementation process.
Resilient Heritage Booklet
A booklet developed by the Louisiana Office of Cultural Development, National Center for Preservation Technology and Training and the National Park Service to educate the public on disaster resiliency.
After the Flood: Advice for Salvaging Damaged Family Treasures
Offers basic salvage guidelines for treasured possessions.