During the XNUMXth century, many Canarians moved to Louisiana, where to this day there are still traces of the passage of those known as “The Islanders.”
The canary leaves its mark wherever it goes. Proof of this is the legacy that the Canarian community left in Louisiana after settling on American lands at the end of the 18th century. The Islanders, as they were known in the area, were key to the development of the community.
Military recruitment by Governor Gálvez was one of the main reasons that promoted the migratory movement from the islands to Louisiana. Many Canarians participated in the Revolution of the Thirteen Colonies, helping to expel a multitude of British people from North American territory.
Over the years, the influence is no longer as noticeable; the distinct Canarian accent has blended with the characteristic American accent and even with other nationalities that have settled in the state. However, some enclaves remain that keep their history very much alive, such as the parish church of St. Bernard, headquarters and museum of the Los Isleños Heritage and Cultural Society of St. Bernard , a foundation whose purpose is to preserve the culture of the islands across the Atlantic, where, despite the distance, they feel a strong connection to the Canary archipelago.
