Cemeteries & Traditions in New Orleans
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Listen in as Mark and Sally talk about why New Orleanians bury their deceased above ground. The two discuss the history behind the St. Louis cemeteries and describe what a second line is really about, plus the history of All Saints Day in the Crescent City.
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Along the way, you’ll learn about a premier architect, a black officer in the Union Army, a religious order of Catholic nuns, a chess master, and many more.
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By the end of this discussion, you’ll be booking a ticket to come to New Orleans and explore the cemeteries to see the architecture and learn about the people who now call them home! If you’re already a New Orleanian, go check out some of the sites and people you’ll hear about.
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All this and more on episode #22 of Beyond Bourbon Street!
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Resources
- Hope and New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Signs
- Stories from the Saint Louis Cemeteries of New Orleans
- 111 Things Not to Miss in New Orleans, co -written with Michael Murphy
Speaking of local bookstores, New Orleans has some terrific ones. Check these out:
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Mark