Abraham Lincoln and His Travels to New Orleans

The Historic New Orleans Collection, Gift of St. Mary's Dominican College, 1984.205.1.7

Abraham Lincoln’s Travels to New Orleans In the spring and summer of 2017, the headlines in New Orleans newspapers dealt with the proposed removal of four statues honoring the Confederacy. Ever wonder how we got to this point? I did, and it led me to Abraham Lincoln and his surprising connection to New Orleans. Today’s… Continue reading Abraham Lincoln and His Travels to New Orleans

Top Ten Things to Do on Your First Visit to New Orleans

Top Ten Things to Do on Your First Visit to New Orleans Planning your first trip to New Orleans? Wondering what should be on your list of things to do, eat, and see? We answer those questions and more on episode #39 of the Beyond Bourbon Street podcast! This list includes the top things every… Continue reading Top Ten Things to Do on Your First Visit to New Orleans