In January 1811, Charles Deslondes, an enslaved man of mixed heritage, led a significant revolt against the system of slavery in the Louisiana territory. The revolt kicked off on January 8 at a plantation owned by Manuel Andreas in St. Charles Parish, where Deslondes rallied a group of enslaved individuals, many of whom were seeking freedom from their arduous lives. The rebels initially managed to gather a sizable contingent, estimated at over 200 people, as they marched down the Mississippi River with weapons and the hope of reaching New Orleans. Their primary goal was to incite other enslaved individuals to join the fight for liberty and to create a liberated community.Despite the initial momentum, the revolt faced insurmountable challenges. The local white population and militia quickly organized to respond to the uprising. In a show of force, they confronted the insurrectionists with superior firepower, ultimately overwhelming the rebels. The rebellion lasted only a few days, with fierce resistance from the insurgents met by brutal retaliation from the local forces. Many of the captured were executed, while others were punished severely, sending a stark warning to the enslaved community. The revolt ended in disaster for Deslondes and his followers, leading to a heightened atmosphere of fear and repression among enslaved people in Louisiana.