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Seller: TourNOrleans
(Historic New Orleans Tours, Inc.)
Seller Description:
Experience why New Orleans is the only American city whose cemeteries are a major tourist destination and why Mark Twain humorously wrote, "There is no architecture in New Orleans, except in the cemeteries." while simultaneously learning about Voodoo, a phenomenon as fascinating, complex, and mysterious as New Orleans itself.
About this tour, Lonely Planet, Deep South wrote: "Of the many Voodoo tours available, Voodoo proponents most highly regard the no-hype cemetery and Voodoo history tour sponsored by Historic New Orleans Tours," and Access Guide, New Orleans commented: "Voodoo-oriented tours abound in New Orleans but the one led by writer and former Jean Lafitte National Park ranger Robert Florence emphasizes the practice's traditional heritage and history rather than myths and tall tales."
Historic New Orleans Tours was founded in 1996 by Robert Florence who has written two books on New Orleans cemeteries; curated several museum exhibits on the subject; and founded a cemetery preservation group.
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Activity Information:
Activity Description
Stroll through the past and present of this fascinating city in St. Louis Cemetery #1 (established 1789) with Robert Florence, author of New Orleans Cemeteries and City of the Dead, and New Orleans' top-rated guides.
This burial ground reveals New Orleans history more vividly than any other historic site. Above ground burial and picturesque decay combine with awesome architectural features for an unforgettable experience.
From chess champion Paul Morphy to civil rights pioneer Homer Plessy, hear the humorous, tragic and inspiring stories of numerous legendary New Orleanians and see many compelling burial locations, such as the notorious Easy Rider film site and the tomb of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau.
Using Marie Laveau's tomb as a point of departure, venture into the mysteries of Voodoo, exploring the realities and myths of this curious phenomenon. Learn about its ancient West African religious basis and the crossovers it made with Roman Catholicism in slave-holding colonies, and catch a glimpse of what current practitioners are doing.
Walking tour sites include:
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
- The former site of Storyville
- Congo Square
- The Louis Armstrong statue
- The site of Marie Laveau's home
- A sincere Voodoo temple
A portion of ticket proceeds is dedicated to St. Louis Cemetery tomb restoration via Friends of New Orleans Cemeteries.
Meeting Location:
Near Royal Street & Conti Street (New Orleans, LA)
(Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)
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