2336 Esplanade Ave,New Orleans,Louisiana
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I attended a gala here, and the ambience was impeccable. What a great place to hold an event such as this. The exhibits were awesome! Such great history that I knew very little about. I was quite intrigued, and l definitely look forward to going back again to experience the exhibit and it’s totality, with oral historians narrating.
This was by far the best tour I have ever taken at any museum or facility. Jyna gives tour and plays the part brilliantly. It was filled with information and she kept my interest. All I can say is BRAVO and give a standing ovation!!! She also tries to engage tourist which makes you feel a part of it all. I left wanting to learn more! The history of the beginning of blacks and creoles is so unique and beautiful!!! It shows how people of African descent are intelligent, industrious and even when held back will find ways to excel. Even in 18th century there was an 80% literacy rate among these people. The young lady who checked us in was also very nice and inviting! She also shared information regarding the NOAAM which is in walking distance (.7 miles). If you arrive early you are allowed to walk around museum and take photos with no flash. I highly recommended visiting this museum if in New Orleans. The tours are only on Friday and Saturday and only once each day so please check schedule. You must also book tour online and an email will be sent pay for in advance. It’s worth every penny and I highly recommend allowing yourself to have this wonderful experience!!
Beautiful museum. I was amazed by all the historical pieces and was blown away by the grounds. This piece of history should be celebrated by all, especially in Esplanade Ave area where it’s located. Will definitely be returning.
This tour was freaking amazing. Seriously. I am so very glad that I came. I had initially needed to reschedule the first tour, the second they had to reschedule. I am so glad that they are here. This is the only museum dedicated to the free people of color in the state and even in the US, quite possibly the world. This is a small place and from what I understand each tour has its own flavor. I look forward to coming back and bringing others with me. This is on the list of the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail, and I can see why. I walked out with a new perspective.
This was really a great and educational guided tour. I took my mother and my 8 year old daughter and 2 year old son...Very insightful to learn more about Free people of color...insights were shared about Creole people, the voodoo priestess and the origins of why women of color where headwraps. Some things I already knew and some things I had no idea about. I'm grateful to have been able to bring my daughter for her to hear about our history vs reading it in a book or learning about our history in a classroom that doesn't always educate on the true history of African Americans. Out tour guide was Maggie and she was awesome and very knowledgeable. I look forward to going back with more family and friends and do the tea and tour. My favorite that I learned was that free people of color had to register that they were free and have their names placed in a book to show that they were free or they could be sold back into slavery. I can only imagine how many may have not known that they had to register or may have not even had the money to register that they were a free person of color. This museum is a must see and more people need to know about this hidden gem. Price is reasonable! Not funded by the state like other museums. ..Go figure