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Preservation Hall Jazz Band performing live in New Orleans with musicians playing brass instruments in historic jazz venue
Preservation Hall: Where Art & Jazz Meet
In a city whose culture is founded on art and music, nothing represents the collision of these two worlds better than Preservation Hall.  It has a history that epitomizes New... Read more...
World War II Higgins boat landing craft unloading soldiers onto beach during amphibious assault in New Orleans designed LCVP vessel
The Boat that Saved Humanity
New Orleans is no-doubt a city of culture, one that offers art and music galore, but one of its greatest contributions to global history is memorialized in the depths of... Read more...
colorful shotgun house in New Orleans featuring vibrant facade decorative trim and traditional narrow architectural design
On the Straight and Narrow
History of the Shotgun Home They line the streets like long narrow cracker boxes tipped on their sides, brightly colored, some with gingerbread trim others with well used front porches... Read more...
Pimm’s Cup cocktail with strawberries cucumber and mint served in mason jars representing refreshing New Orleans summer drink
A Sip of Summer
History of the Pimm's Cup With the first days of April upon us, the temperatures are quickly rising, threatening the upcoming summer heat that New Orleans is famous for.  While... Read more...
Vieux Carre cocktail in rocks glass with lemon twist garnish representing classic New Orleans French Quarter drink
The Carousel Cocktail: History of the Vieux Carre
The Drink that Spins: The Vieux Carre Cocktail If you’re looking for a strong drink, nowhere can serve one quite like the Big Easy.  From rum-loaded Hurricanes to the unspeakable... Read more...
colorful carnival dancer in feathered costume performing samba at Brazilian Carnival parade with vibrant festival atmosphere
Carnival Traditions Around the World: Part 2
Carnival Around the World Rio de Janeiro, Brazil            Though it now boasts one of the most vibrant Mardi Gras parties in the world, Brazil did not always celebrate this... Read more...
people in elaborate Venetian masks and costumes at Venice Carnival in Italy showcasing traditional masquerade celebration
Carnival Traditions Around the World: Part 1
Carnival Traditions Around the World: Part 1 While perhaps the epicenter, New Orleans is by no means the only place in the world to celebrate Mardi Gras.  We are but... Read more...
olorful New Orleans shotgun house with vibrant paint and decorative trim representing historic residential architecture
Krewe of Muses History
The Sisters of Mardi Gras Mardi Gras is a time of color and charisma, where people of every type take to the New Orleans streets to celebrate.  It’s an incredible... Read more...
Hurricane cocktail in signature glass with orange garnish representing iconic New Orleans rum drink created at Pat O’Brien’s
Christmas Hurricane at Pat O'Briens
The History of Hurricane Cocktails Of the seemingly infinite number of New Orleans cocktails, the Hurricane is perhaps the one that represents our city’s ability to adapt best.  Born of... Read more...
illustration of pirate Jean Lafitte in traditional attire representing famous New Orleans privateer and War of 1812 figure
The Feats of Lafitte: History of Jean Lafitte
Jean Lafitte: The Most Interesting Man from New Orleans Jean Lafitte: we know him as the pirate hero of New Orleans, others know him as the most successful smuggler in... Read more...