New Perspectives on an Old Neighborhood

Join VCPORA and the Beauregard-Keyes House for a series of engaging lectures and events, shining a light on the untold stories of the Vieux Carré. We’ll discuss the roles of various groups in shaping the French Quarter: from women, to immigrant groups, to the LGBT community, and more. Other topics include traditional craftsmen and even bananas!

History in a Glass: A Cocktail Lecture for the Holidays

Credit Due: An 1850 Apothecary Through One Year of Purchases

1919 – A Pivotal Year in Preserving the French Quarter

Historic Tax Credits: Financing & Preserving Historic Structures

Faith & Food: A St. Joseph’s Day Lecture

Reflections of Cosimo Matassa: An Italian Perspective of the FQ

From Exile to Decadence: An LGBT+ History of the FQ

A Social History of the French Quarter through Madame John’s Legacy

The Vieux Carré at 300: Grace King

“Rosebloom and Pure White,” Or So It Seemed 

How to Save a Neighborhood

Here are the Freemen Who Claim Their Rights!

100 Years of Preservation in the French Quarter: This Didn’t Happen by Chance