MCKENNA MUSEUM HISTORIC TOUR - LE MUSEE DE FREE PEOPLE OF COLOR

July 12 1 pm, July 13 12 pm, July 14 2 pm | 2 Hours |$30, Minimum Required 20

Le Musee de f.p.c., a historic house museum and one of the country's few attractions dedicated exclusively to preserving the material culture of and telling the story of free people of color. The George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art is an institution that collects, interprets and preserves the visual aesthetic of people of African descent in North America and beyond. Through innovative programs and exhibits that engage versatile audiences, the McKenna Museum seeks to make African Diaspora fine art accessible to visitors of all ages. The institution identifies and presents emerging artists alongside well-established fine arts masters. Located in New Orleans, the McKenna Museum is committed to the preservation of the distinct culture found within the African American community of Louisiana.

BLACK HERITAGE & BAYOU ROAD SHOPPING TOUR

July 12, July 13, July 14 at 10 am and 2 pm | 2.5 Hours |$50, Minimum Required 25

New Orleans Black Heritage & Jazz City Tour hosted by All Bout Dat Tours, is for everyone who wants to get off the beaten path! Congo Square, Armstrong Park, Treme' the First African American neighborhood in the United States. We visit the ASHE Cultural Arts Center and all black-owned businesses on Bayou Road.  Get the real positive insight about Voodoo, what is Creole architecture, The Freedom Fighters and MUCH MORE.

NEW ORLEANS COOKING SCHOOL

Chef Demonstration | 2 hours | $46 | Minimum Required 30

Experience Fun, Food, and Folklore at the New Orleans School of Cooking. Watch, learn & eat! Sit back and enjoy watching our skilled, entertaining chefs prepare a classic Cajun / Creole meal while learning about the vibrant and rich cultural history of New Orleans cuisine! Guests will experience 4 mouthwatering menu items and receive a special keepsake recipe card to try your hand when you get back home

WHITNEY PLANTATION TOUR

Saturday, July 13, 10 am, 3 hours | $50 | Minimum Required 25

Within the boundaries of the “Habitation Hayden”, as the Whitney Plantation was originally known, the story of the Haydel family of German immigrants and the slaves that they held were intertwined. In 2014, the Whitney Plantation opened its doors to the public for the first time in its 262 year history as the only plantation museum in Louisiana with a focus on slavery. Through museum exhibits, memorial artwork, and restored buildings and hundreds of first-person slave narratives, visitors to Whitney will gain a unique perspective on the lives of Louisiana's enslaved people.