In 1842, Creoles of color began purchasing pews inside Saint Augustine’s Church for their families’ Sunday worship. News of this spread and in a matter of days, white people kicked off a campaign of their own to buy family pews. Thus, the historic War of the Pews began.

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The Backstreet Cultural Museum boasts an incredible collection of the most dazzling Mardi Gras Indian costumes, second line umbrellas and photographs ever to grace the backstreets of New Orleans.

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The tree-shaded museum grounds of the New Orleans African American Museum include the Tremé Villa Meilleur’s original kitchen dependencies as well as several homes that reflect a range of local building styles.

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After cutting the highest-selling gospel song in history, Mahalia Jackson took her place on the international stage. She never forgot her New Orleans roots.

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The late Louis Armstrong remains one of this city’s most honored ambassadors. He was affectionately nicknamed both Satchmo and Pops, and was born in 1901, just outside Tremé. He grew up among churchgoers, hustlers, pimps and musicians.

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The tour takes place in Treme.

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