The Presbytere at the New Orleans' Louisiana State Museum
The Louisiana State Museum's Presbytere has a little something for everyone from history buffs to tourists eager to soak in a little New Orleans history: Dig into the chronicles of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita, including a poignant story about one man who used a wall to keep a diary of the days following the disaster.
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Places to see in ( New Orleans - USA ) The Presbytere
Places to see in ( New Orleans - USA ) The Presbytere
Flanking the opposite side of St. Louis Cathedral from the Cabildo and fronting on Jackson Square, the Presbytere has a colorful history of its own. Dating from the same reconstruction period as the Cabildo, following the disastrous fires of 1788 and 1794, the Presbytere was designed to look like the Cabildo. Originally called the Casa Curial (Ecclesiastical House), the building derives its name from the fact that it was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. As with the Cabildo and the Cathedral, construction was financed by Spanish philanthropist and nobleman Don Andres Almonester y Roxas.
Throughout the 1800s the Presbytere was used for commercial purposes and served as a courthouse from 1834 to 1911. In 1847 the structure's mansard roof was added, along with a cupola that was blown off in a 1913 hurricane. The cupola was replaced in 2006, meticulously modeled after the old one.
Today, as one of the showcase units of the Louisiana State Museum, the Presbytere houses an elaborate and exquisite collection of Mardi Gras artifacts and memorabilia. The story of New Orleans extraordinary Mardi Gras tradition is dynamically told in a high-tech, interactive, permanent exhibition titled Mardi Gras: Its Carnival Time in Louisiana. The exhibit traces the celebration from its ancient origins to the 19th century emergence of New Orleans parades and balls to the present-day celebration that attracts millions of visitors each year. Interactive exhibits allow visitors to experience the excitement of watching a parade or riding on a float designed and created by Blaine Kern Studios, New Orleans' largest and most famous float-building facility.
Visitors will learn about the Mardi Gras celebrations in the states rural areas, with rites that resemble those associated with village festivals of 12th-century Europe. The Museum's unique gift shop is worth a visit also. Here the visitor can purchase a treasure trove of Mardi Gras memorabilia -- perfect souvenirs for those back home.
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Presbytere Ceremony
Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club celebrates its 100th year anniversary at the Presbytere Ceremony. Clarence Becknell - Zulu Historian leads an all star team with this gala museum representation of the 100 years of service of ZULU in New Orleans.
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NEW ORLEANS....VOODOO STILL EXIST!
NEW ORLEANS....VOODOO STILL EXIST!
NEW ORLEANS - is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the Big Easy, it's known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and street parties.
No city in North America can compete with New Orleans when it comes to culture, food, historic architecture, joie de vivre and tourism options.
The Crescent City has suffered plagues, wars, imperial regime changes and devastating floods. Yet, it always wakes up with a smile on its face. This may be because its inhabitants step to an easy beat first laid down three centuries ago. Moving at this relaxed pace, visitors are delighted by the French Creole elegance of the Vieux Carre (French Quarter) or the opulence discovered in a streetcar ride through the Garden District and Uptown.
Anytime of year find live music, amazing Creole and Cajun cuisine, fresh seafood, farmers markets, shopping, nightlife and more. During Mardi Gras season, the city becomes the world’s center. Downtown transforms into an adult playground, while parades in residential areas provide children thrilling entertainment. Each spring, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival moves the focus to the charming Gentilly area and the Fair Grounds Race Course. But no matter the time of year, New Orleans' calendar overflows in celebration.
History
CAFE Du MONDE -The Original Cafe Du Monde Coffee Stand was established in 1862 in the New Orleans French Market. The Cafe is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It closes only on Christmas Day and on the day an occasional Hurricane passes too close to New Orleans.
. Its menu consists of dark roasted Coffee and Chicory, Beignets, White and Chocolate Milk, and fresh squeezed Orange Juice. The coffee is served Black or Au Lait. Au Lait means that it is mixed half and half with hot milk. Beignets are square French -style doughnuts, lavishly covered with powdered sugar. In 1988 Iced Coffee was introduced to the cafe. Soft drinks also made their debut that
BOURBON STREET - Noisy. Raucous. Nocturnal. For many New Orleans visitors, Bourbon Street embodies the life of a party town. The street is lit by neon lights, throbbing with music and decorated by beads and balconies. Named for a royal family in France and not the amber-colored alcohol, Bourbon Street has become a place for revelry of all sorts. With its windows and doors flung open to the wandering crowds, it should be no surprise that the famed sidewalk strolling libation known as the “go cup” was invented on Bourbon Street, according to Tulane University historian Richard Campanella. Many things change in New Orleans, but the color and excitement of Bourbon Street never falters.
ST LOUIS CATHEDRAL - The St. Louis Cathedral is one of New Orleans' most notable landmarks. Few cities in the world are so identified by a building as is New Orleans. The city is instantly recognized by our cathedral and its position overlooking Jackson Square.
This venerable building, its triple steeples towering above its historic neighbors, the Cabildo and the Presbytere - looks down benignly on the green of the Square and General Andrew Jackson on his bronze horse and on the block-long Pontalba Buildings with their lacy ironwork galleries. Truly, this is the heart of old New Orleans.
The Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis King of France is the oldest Catholic cathedral in continual use in the United States.
As the caretakers of the Historic place of worship, we constantly battle the elements and the aging of the Cathedral with ongoing conservation and restoration. We invite you to become a Friend of the St. Louis Cathedral and help this national historic landmark remain the centerpiece in the great history of New Orleans!
VOODOO - Every year now, The Voodoo Experience, with its taglines “join the ritual,” and “worship the music,” pegs its calendar to Halloween. This has become a tradition in New Orleans, much like All Saints’ Day, when families head to the graveyards of the French Quarter and beyond to whitewash and sweep the tombs clean and decorate them with fresh flowers.
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New Orleans, Louisiana - Bourbon Street (2020)
Bourbon Street (French: Rue Bourbon, Spanish: Calle de Borbón) is a historic street in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans. Extending thirteen blocks from Canal Street to Esplanade Avenue, Bourbon Street is famous for its many bars and strip clubs.
With 17.74 million visitors in 2017 alone, New Orleans depends on Bourbon Street as a main tourist attraction. Tourist numbers have been growing yearly after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and the city has successfully rebuilt its tourist base. For millions of visitors each year, Bourbon Street provides a rich insight into New Orleans' past.
The French Quarter, also known as the Vieux Carré, is the oldest neighborhood in the city of New Orleans. After New Orleans (La Nouvelle-Orléans in French) was founded in 1718 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, the city developed around the Vieux Carré (Old Square in English), a central square. The district is more commonly called the French Quarter today, or simply The Quarter, related to changes in the city with American immigration after the Louisiana Purchase. Most of the extant historic buildings were constructed either in the late 18th century, during the city's period of Spanish rule, or were built during the first half of the 19th century, after U.S. annexation and statehood.
The district as a whole has been designated as a National Historic Landmark, with numerous contributing buildings that are separately deemed significant. It is a prime tourist destination in the city, as well as attracting local residents. Because of its distance from areas where the levee was breached during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 as well as the strength and height of the nearest Mississippi River Levees in contrast to other levees along the canals and lakefront, it suffered relatively light damage from floodwater as compared to other areas of the city and the greater region.
New Orleans is a consolidated city-parish located along the Mississippi River in the southeastern region of the U.S. state of Louisiana. With an estimated population of 391,006 in 2018, it is the most populous city in Louisiana. Serving as a major port, New Orleans is considered an economic and commercial hub for the broader Gulf Coast region of the United States.
New Orleans is world-renowned for its distinct music, Creole cuisine, unique dialect, and its annual celebrations and festivals, most notably Mardi Gras. The historic heart of the city is the French Quarter, known for its French and Spanish Creole architecture and vibrant nightlife along Bourbon Street. The city has been described as the most unique in the United States, owing in large part to its cross-cultural and multilingual heritage. Founded in 1718 by French colonists, New Orleans was once the territorial capital of French Louisiana before being traded to the United States in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. New Orleans in 1840 was the third-most populous city in the United States, and it was the largest city in the American South from the Antebellum era until after World War II. The city's location and flat elevation have historically made it very vulnerable to flooding. State and federal authorities have installed a complex system of levees and drainage pumps in an effort to protect the city.
New Orleans was severely affected by Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005, which resulted in flooding more than 80% of the city, thousands of deaths, and so much displacement because of damaged communities and lost housing as to cause a population decline of over 50%. Since Katrina, major redevelopment efforts have led to a rebound in the city's population. Concerns about gentrification, new residents buying property in formerly closely knit communities, and displacement of longtime residents have been expressed.
NOLA After Hurricane Katrina 3- Kenner to Metairie
New Orleans area after Hurricane Katrina #3
Kenner thru Metairie
September 23, 2005
With the two year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina coming on August 29, 2007, I decided to post a few video clips of our area after the storm. This is the #3 of 10 in the series.
Video from one of our trips back home to check on things and determine if house was ready for us to move back home. With Hurricane Rita just off the coast (see clouds in the sky), we waited until the following day to move back home.
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Comprehensive Guide to New Orleans with Kids (New Orleans Travel Guide 2019)
This video is a compilation of our Quick Escape and the New Orleans with Kids series.
Visiting New Orleans, Louisiana for the first time. We checked out the National WWII Museum, Louisiana Children's Museum, Hyatt House New Orleans, rode on the street cars, the Moonwalk, Cafe Du Monde, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, The Cabildo, The Presbytere, The Gumbo Shop, Historic New Orleans Collection, Insectarium, tour St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 with Save Our Cemeteries, New Orleans Botanical Garden, Storyland, New Orleans Museum of Art, Pitot House, New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum, the New Orleans Jazz Museum, French Market, Beauregard-Keyes House, Old Ursuline Convent, Barataria Preserve, Audubon Zoo, and Mardi Gras World.
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Exploring the French Quarter in New Orleans with a Teenage Kid 2019
A few ideas for touring the French Quarter in New Orleans with a teenager. Bourbon street, Royal Street, Jackson Square, The Presbytère Museum, Saint Louis Cathedral, French Market and Magazine street.
French Quarter & Tree of Life (New Orleans, LA)
Amanda & Mike join some friends for a birthday bash in NOLA, checking out the French Quarter (Jackson Square, Bourbon Street, Frenchmen Street, and Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar [the oldest bar in the United States]) and Audobon park to see the Tree of Life (aka the Étienne de Boray Oak), a massive oak over hundreds of years old.
There's so much of New Orleans to explore and we couldn't capture everything, but we will be back!
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Life goes on I n New Orleans
Great street band at The Presbytere
The Presbytère: TRICENTENNIAL MOMENTS
One of two 18th century buildings that flank St. Louis Cathedral, the Presbytere is a treasured reminder of New Orleans’ vibrant past and a museum that showcases chapters in the city’s history.
The New Orleans Film Fest
The 22nd Annual New Orleans Film Festival provides a unique opportunity to see internationally acclaimed independent film in New Orleans: Check out some of the 150 films screening at New Orleans theaters from October 14-20.
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A look inside The National WWII Museum in New Orleans
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Soaring Valor trip to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana!
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Places to see in ( New Orleans - USA ) St Louis Cathedral
Places to see in ( New Orleans - USA ) St Louis Cathedral
The Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France, also called St. Louis Cathedral, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans and is the oldest cathedral in what would become the United States. The first church on the site was built in 1718; the third, built in 1789, was raised to cathedral rank in 1793. The cathedral was expanded and largely rebuilt in 1850, with little of the 1789 structure remaining.
Saint Louis Cathedral is in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, on the Place John Paul II (French: Place Jean-Paul II), a promenaded section of Chartres Street (rue de Chartres) that runs for one block between St. Peter Street (rue Saint-Pierre) on the upriver boundary and St. Ann Street (rue Sainte-Anne) on the downriver boundary. It is located next to Jackson Square and facing the Mississippi River in the heart of New Orleans, situated between the historic buildings of the Cabildo and the Presbytère.
Three Roman Catholic churches have stood on the site since 1718, when the city was founded. The first was a crude wooden structure in the early days of the French colony. As the French were Catholic, their church was prominently located on the town square. Construction of a larger brick and timber church was begun in 1725 and was completed in 1727. Along with numerous other buildings, the church was destroyed in the Great New Orleans Fire (1788) on Good Friday, March 21, 1788. The cornerstone of a new church was laid in 1789 and the building was completed in 1794. In 1793 Saint Louis Church was elevated to cathedral rank as the See of the Diocese of New Orleans, making it one of the oldest cathedrals in the United States. In 1819, a central tower with the clock and bell was added.
Saint Louis Cemetery is known as the burial place of Voodoo priestess Marie Laveau; her tomb attracts hundreds of pilgrims every year. The cemetery is also the burial place of various prominent New Orleans residents, including Étienne de Boré, Homer Plessy, Bernard de Marigny, Benjamin Henry Latrobe (architect of the first American Cathedral in Baltimore and the US Capitol), Barthelemy Lafon, Paul Morphy, and Ernest Nathan Morial.
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Crowds American Mardi Gras In New Orleans (1949)
New Orleans, California, United States of America (USA).
Title reads 'Mardi Gras in New Orleans'.
Various shots of floats passing through crowded street in New Orleans. MS. Heads of people in procession seen above crowd.
(Comb. B/W)
Date found in the old record - 07/03/1949. American voiceover.
FILM ID:2254.14
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