Discover the rich history of Treme on a guided walking tour. Learn about the African American and Italian influences that shaped Treme, and visit the Backstreet Cultural Museum and Congo Square.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Discover the rich history of Treme on a guided walking tour. Learn about the African American and Italian influences that shaped this vibrant neighborhood. See the oldest Creole mansion, cottages, and townhouses in Treme.

Meet your guide at Louis Armstrong Park and set off on your walking tour. Learn about the Free People of Color who thrived here and immerse yourself in the unique culture, traditions, and heritage that sets Treme apart.

Walk through the historical time of the African American experience in Treme. Learn the heritage and traditions of the Black Mardi Gras Indians. Step on the sacred grounds of Congo Square where enslaved people gathered.

Stroll through the Creole and Scillian neighborhoods. View the Creole cottages and Creole townhouses, and witness the oldest Creole Mansion still standing in the City of New Orleans located in the Treme neighborhood.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Treme on a guided walking tour
Learn about the African American and Italian influences that shaped Treme
Discover the heritage and traditions of the Black Mardi Gras Indians
Stroll through the Creole and Sicilian neighborhoods of Treme
Visit the Backstreet Cultural Museum and Congo Square

 

 

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