Sun, Jan 05
|The Spring Fiesta Townhouse
Bravery! Victory! Honor!
Join the lively anniversary Celebration of the Battle of New Orleans as we travel back in time to trace the victorious history of the Gens de Couleur troops in the War of 1812
Time & Location
Jan 05, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Spring Fiesta Townhouse, 826 St Ann St., New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
About the event
Please join us in discovering the lives and stories of the Louisiana's brave Free Men of Color and Native Americans who fought with honor in the Revolutionary War and the Battle of New Orleans of the War of 1812 and helped propel the United States to victory!
Guest Speaker:
Mr. Jari Honora is a certified geneologist, and Reference Associate in the Williams Research Center of the Historic New Orleans Collection. He does historical and genealogical research professionally, including work for the TV programs Finding Your Roots and We’ll Meet Again, and the Georgetown Memory Project. Mr. Honora has presented at numerous historical and genealogical conferences and is a contributor to the CreoleGen blog. He has authored many renowned articles on Louisiana legacy, and is a well respected authority on Louisiana History . Mr. Honora will lead us on an intriquing journey of discovery.
Entertainment:
The ultra talented, internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano…
Tickets
Les Salons/3rd, 2nd Season
This ticket includes the lecture, concert, and refreshments.
$50.00+$1.25 service fee
Total
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