Garden District Revisited - Episode 195
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Mark Bologna
4.8 • 891 Ratings
🗓️ 15 November 2023
⏱️ 53 minutes
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Summary
Creating a More Inclusive Experience: Incorporating Slavery into Garden District Tours with Christine Miller and Karen Fernandez
Join tour guides Christine Miller and Karen Fernandez as they dive deep into the history of the Garden District, uncovering the often overlooked role of slavery in its development. From the architectural landmarks built by enslaved people to the complex narratives of the neighborhood, this tour will leave you questioning the stories you thought you knew. Are you ready to confront the uncomfortable truths of the past?
In this episode, you will be able to:
* Discover the hidden stories of the Garden District that reveal the impact of slavery, shedding light on a crucial chapter of New Orleans' history.
* Explore the historical and architectural significance of the Garden District, unlocking the secrets behind its unique charm and beauty.
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Hmm. Street, an insider's guide to New Orleans. Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast |
| 0:15.0 | where we explore the food, music, culture, places, and people that make New |
| 0:19.2 | Orleans unique. Whether you are planning a trip, living in New Orleans, or simply wanting a taste of the Crescent City from wherever you are, |
| 0:26.0 | you've come to the right place. |
| 0:29.0 | And now, your host, Mark Bologna. |
| 0:36.0 | Hey all, this is Mark. |
| 0:37.0 | Welcome to episode 195. |
| 0:39.0 | Today's episode is a discussion about the Garden District |
| 0:42.0 | with an eye towards a different lens |
| 0:43.7 | than maybe you've heard before. Specifically we're going to talk among other things |
| 0:47.3 | about the impact of slavery on this part of New Orleans. The last show is a discussion |
| 0:51.6 | with Big Sam Williams and New Orleans musician. |
| 0:54.0 | If you missed it, go back and give it a listen. It was a really fun time, a good conversation, I think you'll enjoy it. |
| 0:59.0 | Before we jump into today's episode, let me talk about the people that make the show possible. |
| 1:04.0 | First up, support comes from the Historic New Orleans Collection, the City's Premier History Museum, |
| 1:09.0 | located at 520 Royal Street in the heart of the French Quarter. |
| 1:12.0 | Check out their online publication called First Draft. |
| 1:15.0 | It's a combination blog and online exhibition space at HNOC. |
| 1:20.0 | org slash First Draft. |
| 1:22.0 | The Historic New Orleans Collection is currently between temporary exhibits right now while we record |
| 1:26.2 | this in November of 2023, but be sure to check out their permanent exhibit on Life in the French |
| 1:31.2 | quarter. It starts with an interactive timeline you can check out when you enter the lobby, |
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