Entertaining Locals & Tourists alike since 1997 with the fascinating tales of New Orleans' real historical characters [email protected]
Since 1997, the Louisiana History Alive continues to be a favorite French Quarter institution for visitors and history buffs everywhere! Costumed characters from Louisiana history return in tableaux to French Quarter streets, public markets, hotel lobbies and a variety of historic locations, entertaining while also educating visitors and locals with tales and songs from their times. Louisiana Hist
12/07/2020
Today, Louisiana History Alive, joins the New Orleans theatre community in celebrating the life and work of Sherri Marina, pictured here as Mother Henriette DeLille. Unbelievably, she made time this past month to advise LHA on some next steps, and we are grateful for the insight she brought as an educator, community member, and performer.
Here's to you, Sherri! New Orleans will not be the same without your undeniable spirit.
~toujours~
11/16/2020
Louisiana History Alive seeks Artistic Director / Business Manager. LHA's strength has always been bringing the museum experience to the general public on the streets of the French Quarter; education that reaches populations who do not seek historical enrichment. We do this by embodying famous people from Louisiana, bringing humanity to the history, and directly engaging with the public.
As for many non-profits, 2020 was a devastating year for us that evaporated funding and presented serious considerations as to how to proceed safely for our talent and our audiences. At this time, LHA is able to offer a stipend, however, we look forward to speaking with candidates with non-profit experience and innovative ideas for developing operational budgets in these times of Covid.
Forging ahead in a performance environment will take some real out-of-the-box thinking. If you're interested in applying for the position, LHA is available to answer questions and provide further details to qualified applicants in order to assist you with developing your vision for our platform. We'd like to make a decision by Spring 2021, hoping to begin the process with prospective applicants by the end of 2020. Please send a letter of introduction to [email protected] so that we may begin the conversation.
Louisiana History Alive remains dedicated to
• Accurate Portrayal
• Interactive Experience
• Truth in History
• Black Lives Matter
• Confederate Monument removal
Applicants from marginalized communities highly encouraged. Louisiana History Alive is a registered 501(c)3 organization.
Louisiana History Alive stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and fully supports raising up Black voices and their stories which have shaped and formed the New Orleans culture we all celebrate and love.
03/09/2020
We heartily recommend this tour!
Special tour: Women in New Orleans History (free) https://my.hnoc.org/1605
02/29/2020
Have you ever seen the "meteorite" in Audubon Park? In honor of an odd day that appears only once every four years, we thought we might share an odd story from New Orleans' history :
Pictured here is a huge chunk of iron ore left over from the Alabama exhibit at the 1884 World's Fair. The legend of it being a meteorite originated in 1891, when as an April Fool's joke, the Daily Picayune printed a story claiming a meteorite had crashed into Audubon Park. You can see it for yourself by taking the Hurst Path which bisects the golf course, the "meteorite" is adjacent on one of the fairways.
02/12/2020
We highly recommend this event at The HNOC!
Special Tour: Free People of Color in New Orleans https://my.hnoc.org/7055
01/03/2020
Super excited for this new production!
********** CALLING ALL ACTORS/ACTRESSES, SINGERS, & DANCERS *********
The Historic Carver Theater Presents
“From Congo Square To Everywhere”.
We are looking for Black Male and Female actors, actresses, singers, & dancers ages 21 and up.
Please contact the theater by phone or email listed on the flyer.
12/21/2019
Madame Begué & Jean Lafitte greet a young friend at Brunch with Santa this morning. A fine time was had by all!
12/20/2019
Flashback to last weekend, Monsieur Dufilho, Madame Begué et Monsieur Lafitte visit with some Friends in the French Quarter. This weekend, Louisiana History Alive will traverse the veil of time again ~ Friday, Saturday & Sunday you will be able to find us in Jackson Square at noon. Happy Holidays!
12/14/2019
Feeling a little bit under the weather? Perhaps a suggestion from pharmacist Monsieur Dufilho or the Widow Paris (whom you probably call Marie Laveau) may be in order! They are two of our wonderful historical characters gracing the streets of the French Quarter on Sunday, December 15. Two of our charcters will also be attending the 600pm concert at St Louis Cathedral, more info can be found here :
https://holiday.neworleans.com/st-louis-cathedral-concert-holiday-series/
12/14/2019
Jean Lafitte will be one of the honored guests at the Bourbon Orleans Brunch with Santa, on Saturday December 14. You will also find our historical friends in Jackson Square during the noon hour. Hope to see you!