Free Garden District History Tour of New Orleans

The New Orleans Garden District has always been known for its beautiful palatial homes, large southern live oak trees, and Lafayette Cemetery #1 (The Cemetery is closed to the public until further notice ,but will be discussed at a gate where the group can see into it). On this tour, we will discuss the history and stories of Lafayette Cemetery #1, the beautiful Greek Revival and Italianate homes, and the history of the Americanization of New Orleans.

The tour will explore in detail what Americanization meant for New Orleans and how the emergence of this neighborhood also brought an immigrant population to New Orleans that has given the city much of its unique character. Of course, we will also dive into a detailed discussion of the politics and the environmental necessity of the architecture of the neighborhood.