We begin in the French Quarter, the most emblematic New Orleans neighborhood. 1: Tours & Tickets Guided tour Glamorous Garden District Tour Small group; Duration: 2 hours; 4.9. Check out national museums, historic graveyards, southern Gothic mansions and fabulous local haunts. var Tawk_API=Tawk_API||{}, Tawk_LoadStart=new Date(); From outside the cemetery walls,(all cemeteries are currently closed) we will discuss the unique burial traditions of the Crescent City. Margaret was 21 years old when she died in 1864. This cemetery has been active since 1833 and is still in use (edit: it’s now been closed … The Poydras Orphan’s Rest was a home for orphan girls, established in 1817 when a ship of immigrants arrived in New Orleans with 20 orphaned children, whose parents had died during the grueling passage from Europe. A few tombs past Hayes is another Koenig family tomb. Walking with the iron fence on your right, there will be a small statue of a weeping woman in front of you. This is a private tour, feel safe touring safe only with the people you are traveling with. These are the most common tombs in New Orleans, although this was not the original method of interment. All the people listed on this closure tablet are from Scotland, Ireland, and England. You can get there by taking the St. Charles Streetcar to Washington Street stop. Turn left at the next opening (there will be a cast-iron fence around the D.R. 2 began in 1850 and is located justnorth of here. We visit Lafayette Cemetery #1 twice daily as part of our Garden District tour, but if you want to further explore this treasure on your own, this guide will help you learn more about New Orleans’ oldest city-owned cemetery. The next one on your left is J.S. and a crescent moon. Please try again on the. Listen to in-depth commentary on the area's history and culture from your guide and take the opportunity to ask questions. Take a stroll through New Orleans’ history and culture on a walking tour of the Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery #1 with an experienced guide. Turn left in the tree-lined aisle. Pass the Clerc tomb. in World War 1 in the French Foreign Legion. 22, another volunteer fire department. -Draped urn (Hecker tomb): Although the Catholics did not cremate, the Romans did, so the draped urn became a classic funerary symbol. From there it’s a short walk to the cemetery. Learn about Garden District history and architecture from your guide as you walk down picture-perfect streets, past sights like the Lafayette Cemetery, and right by celebrity homes. 11 Reviews. As we proceed through the oak-lined streets we will take in the grandeur of historic mansions and gardens and discuss the political landscape that gave birth to the Garden District. Walking: Easy/Moderate (>1 mile) The New Orleans Fire Department Museum on Washington Avenue was the headquarters for Chalmette no.23. Once formerly a part of the Livaudais Plantation, Lafayette Cemetery #1 has been used for burials sine at least 1824. 1, in the historic Garden District! 1 tour will cost around USD $20.00. “Big Daddy” Gisleson  was a prominent attorney, storyteller, and tour guide. There is no natural rock in the soil around New Orleans, so all rock has to be imported. Traveling on foot means you'll get a chance to know the area much more intimately than you would peering out from inside a glassed-in tour bus. Note that the Rusha tomb has closure tablets on all four sides and lists 36 names. See the city through the eyes of someone who truly loves what they do, who truly loves the City of New Orleans, and who truly wants you to love it too. See all Lafayette Cemetery No. Lafayette Cemetery No. Facing the Earhart tomb, turn right and continue down the aisle till you reach the end. Smith tomb). When you ride with Paradise Park you are riding with one of the owners ensuring that your experience is of the highest quality. Charles was originally laid to rest in Virginia, and after the war his family had his remains brought here. After your historic journey, your Tour Guide is happy to recommend places to eat, drink, and have fun as well as local hangouts, celebrity information, and other fun tidbits for your magical vacation in New Orleans. Soon after you pass the Sewell tomb, the recently-bricked Koenig tomb will be on the left. With almost 500 wall vaults the cemetery has a rich history of some of the first settlers from … **PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO REPAIRS AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE CEMETERY IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED. Continue till you get into the tree-lined aisle, then turn left. Your tour will conclude at Lafayette cemetery #1, one of the most visited and filmed cemeteries in New Orleans. 1, as well, and conclude your tour with reservations at Commander’s Palace, a top New Orleans restaurant. ***IMPORTANT: The City of New Orleans has closed the cemetery for extensive repairs as of September 09, 2019. ***Weekend tours start at 3pm in the same location on Saturdays & Sundays- "Garden District New Orleans Food & History Tour (Weekend edition)"***. At the next aisle (which is the last one), turn right. 23 was a volunteer fire company not in Chalmette, which is a neighboring community, but right here in the Garden District. 1, and learn about the area’s fascinating history—all on one fun and convenient outing. Explore the scenic Garden District, known for its oak-lined streets, lush gardens, and impressive Victorian mansions. The best ways to experience Lafayette Cemetery No. Take the historic hop on hop off streetcar - at your own additional cost - into the neighbourhoods of New Orleans and beyond the French Quarter. Continue on and turn left while facing Pierce. Face masks required for travelers in public areas, Face masks required for guides in public areas, Social distancing enforced throughout experience. HAUNTED AND VOODOO CEMETERY TOURS I also offer the following tours: New Orleans Nightlife & Bar Tour of Frenchman St (Thurs - Sun), Eat Like A Local - Bywater Best Food & Art Tour (Tues-Fri) and a New Orleans Garden District Food & History Tour (7 days a week). Tours of the Cemetery will resume as soon as the City reopens the cemetery to the public. Read the closure tablet and learn how the Ferguson family lost three children in two days – Sercy, Mary, and Edwin – to yellow fever in 1878. The City of New Orleans has begun repairs on 9/9/19, and has not indicated a completion date. It tells the story of Theresa J. Murray, who lost her husband and only child (William, pictured here)in May of 1864. Trees cause the most deterioration of the old tombs. Until the mid-20th Century, it was commonly called “The Washington Cemetery.” The number of people interred in this cemetery is a subject of much debate. Straight ahead you will see a seated angel. 1 Review. Members paid dues and were assured a proper burial and a Woodmen of the World tree trunk marker. as an inexpensive “group tomb” for people without a family resting place. The McLellan family plot features a broken column, a symbol used for soldiers who died in youth, that is a memorial to their son, Charles (pictured here), who was killed in action in the American Civil War. 1 is the oldest cemetery in New Orleans. This is the only cast-iron tomb in this cemetery, although in the Canal Street cemeteries cast-iron tombs are much more commonly seen. You made it! Make a right turn along the side of the Chalmette tomb, and then turn left in the next aisle (at the G.C. Look for the E.W. 1. Go around the left side of the Orphan Boys tomb and proceed up that aisle. *Up to 9 days depending on the booking/product. A tour is the best way to see the above ground cemeteries of New Orleans like the Saint Louis Cemetery. As you continue on this aisle, notice the Hicks tomb on the left. A basic 1.5-hour lafayette cemetery No. After the society tomb, still on your left, see the Clark tomb. Families could pick different styles and sizes and “customize” their own tomb. Duration: 1 Hour NOLA VIRTUAL LAFAYETTE CEMETERY TOUR This “city-of-the-dead” is visually and historically alluring. One person is placed in the top vault, then the second one in the vault beneath it. Compare prices across the ticket providers below: Notice also the large number of German names and German birthplaces noted on the tombs. The style of the sleeves indicates that (in traditional dress) one hand belongs to a man and one to a woman. If a boy died while in residence at the home, he would be interred in this tomb. Lafayette Cemetery #1 is the first city-owned/operated cemetery, c. 1833. 1 say their graves are being … The French Quarter may get all the attention, but New Orleans’ Garden District is bursting with southern charm if you know where to look. 1 tour is a two hour leisurely stroll with frequent stops through one of America's most beautiful neighborhoods, the New Orleans Garden District. See where Confederate leader Jefferson Davis died, witness the above-ground burial ground at Lafayette Cemetery, and learn about the history of the Garden District from your guide. Walk through the neighborhood of the historic Garden District in the American Sector while being dazzled by the opulent wealth of the early settlement of the Americans! In the Uptown Riverside corner of Lafayette Cemetery #1 in the Garden District of New Orleans, there is a sort of “VIP Section” of four almost-identical tombs that Save Our Cemeteries calls “The Secret Garden.” According to SOC, the tombs were built for childhood friends who formed a secret club called “The Quarto” and wished to remain together in death. It has been the most common since around 1800. A lamb often adorns the tomb of someone who dies young. Stroll down the leafy lanes of New Orleans' Garden District on this comprehensive walking tour. Plan to spend about 90 minutes touring the cemetery grounds. This article should be used as reference only until the cemetery re-opens. There are a few local companies who are passionate about authentic preservation of these tombs, and they are meticulous and respectful in their work. Mizpah is a Hebrew word that connotes an emotional bond between people who are separated (in this case, by death). Simply buy a ticket for the streetcar and hit play to enjoy the tour. Turn right after the McKnight tomb. These are called coping tombs. Tour the legendary Lafayette Cemetery No. The wreath, an ancient symbol of victory, was adapted by Christians as a symbol of the victory of redemption. 1. In an 1873 Times Picayune article, it was reported that “21,889 persons” were laid to rest in the cemetery. It has a three-fold marker and deserves special notice. Located in what now is the heart of the Garden District, between Washington, Sixth, Prytania, and Coliseum streets, Lafayette Cemetery No. There are tree trunks such as this one throughout the cemetery. Notice also the “no Cross, no crown” design on the Ferguson tomb. CEMETERY TOUR This 2  hour walking Garden District tour is best enjoyed on foot in order to fully enjoy the exquisite examples of quintessential New Orleans architecture. Lafayette #1 is an excellent example of the unique way we bury our departed and explore their elaborate above ground tombs where many of our past mansion residents now lay at rest. Wall vaults are used  for three purposes: Turn right at the end of the row of wall vaults (NOT THE END OF THE AISLE – Just the end of the wall vaults. Click here to choose the best tour to learn about the below sea level city! The City of New Orleans has temporarily closed Lafayette Cemetery for repairs but we still do the cemetery tour from the gates. Your ticket includes food and drinks at 3 stops, tax and tip, so you can sit back and enjoy! It’s a popular attraction, so visit early in the day to avoid crowds. It also reads Mizpah on the top. The new person is then laid to rest in the now empty chamber. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included. The wall of interment chambers on your left are called wall vaults  (sometimes these were called “oven vaults”). 1, New Orleans' Garden District and Cemetery Biking Tour. This one has the cross and crown on the side and a draped urn on top. On your right are mostly family tombs. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. Find tickets & tours worldwide. This is a society tomb. The vaults, which are generally 2-3 chambers high, are used by several generations of the same family. Visiting Lafayette Cemetery No. 22 year-old Joseph J. Naffe Jr. was killed in World War II and rests here with his family. Overview Discover parts of New Orleans that you might otherwise miss during a Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery #1 tour, a great introduction to two New Orleans icons. As you continue on this path, you will see ahead of you a larger aisle with magnolia trees. The impressive red granite tomb right after the Odd Fellows tomb is that of the Hagan-Henderson Families and was built in the 1850s by James Hagan, who was the sexton of the cemetery and in the tomb-building business himself (remember his signature on the J.S. Nestled in the heart of New Orleans, the charming Garden District is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of the Crescent City. Or, if you can add on a garden district tour and the price will be USD $40.00. Soon you will come to a very large tomb on your left. 1 is the oldest of the seven municipal, city-operated cemeteries in New Orleans. or his family was cutting corners, but he is one of only two in this cemetery  who have their name spelled out in these blue-and-white street tiles. In-ground burials are unusual and not always advisable in the wet soil of New Orleans, but the earliest Irish and German immigrants were appalled by the custom of above-ground tombs and often chose traditional burial. 1 experiences on Viator. You'll learn about our history, architecture, cemeteries and culture between food/drink stops (it's also a GREAT neighborhood for shopping art and locally made goods)! On this NOLA cemetery tour, she conveyed intriguing stories about those that now lie there. Since the family was from Maine and accustomed to in-ground burials, it is possible that they had this unique plot built to resemble a traditional New England graveyard.Facing the broken column, turn right, then left (you’re going down the side of the raised graveyard) and ahead a few steps  to see the in-ground burial of Margaret McKeown on your right (this tomb is just before you get to the end of the aisle). Since Lafayette Cemetery No. It is still city-owned and non-denominational. Tourists looks through the gate of Lafayette Cemetery No. Facing the Incurables tomb, turn right and continue the direction you were going. We'll have transportation, but some walking, in areas like the Jackson Square & the cemetery, is ideal. The society’s operational name today is the Waldo Burton Home for Boys, because in the 1920s, a lumber magnate, William Burton, built their large currently-used facility to honor his late son, Waldo. Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. Next we’ll head upriver in a mini van to the Garden District. Learn about life and death in the city and its unique above-ground crypts and gravesites. Our experienced tour guides will lead you through this amazing collection of some of the best preserved mansion homes in the Southern United States. On this Garden District walking tour, meander down tree-lined alleys and past grand antebellum homes while learning about the historic neighborhood from your guide. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, hours and schedules of some businesses and services may be disrupted. Lafayette #1 Cemetery is located at 1416-1498 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA 70131 and is open seven days a week from 7am-3pm. Society for the Relief of Destitute Orphan Boys tomb: The society was established in 1822 to care for boys who had been orphaned or whose families could otherwise not care for them. Then continue through the historic Garden District neighborhood and through the American Sector part of New Orleans, all while being dazzled by the opulent wealth of the early settlement of the Americans. These volunteer fire departments became social organizations, and the members raised the funds to build their society tombs. Your tour includes roundtrip transportation from the French quarter and refreshments at Magazine PoBoy Shop. At the following intersection, turn left. On the right you will see a tomb with a fabulous shoe on the shelf. With National Historic Landmarks and stunning homes used in multiple television shows and successful films. 1 is one of the oldest city governed cemeteries. Walk shady avenues lined with antebellum homes, and hear how a small riverside settlement grew into a lavish, wealthy city. Turn right in this aisle. Sometimes people lived in the Home for Incurables for their entire lives, and were laid to rest in this large coping tomb. Because it’s a small-group tour, you have plenty of opportunities to ask questions, too. One of Lafayette’s oldest cemeteries just became the city’s first to be designated as a local historic district. Turn right between these. This spot, incidentally, is where a fake tomb was built for the 1999 film Double Jeopardy, starring Ashley Judd. Quite a way down on the right (7-8 tombs), notice the McKnight tomb, which has a large tree growing on it. Because visitors kept crawling into the tomb to pose for pictures, the city decided to brick it up. As you continue in this aisle, notice the name “MICHEL” spelled out in New Orleans street name tiles. This is a shoe that was thrown off of a float in the Muses parade. (function(){var s1=document.createElement("script"),s0=document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0];s1.async=true; s1.src='https://embed.tawk.to/57fc48fe4aab0c28dbedfbdb/default'; s1.charset='UTF-8'; s1.setAttribute('crossorigin','*'); s0.parentNode.insertBefore(s1,s0); })(); Click here to Walking tours are back! Book your tour online today. This private Garden District walking tour with English- or Spanish-speaking guide can accommodate groups of up to 5 travelers. Then, during the tour, you’ll set eyes on the current residences of New Orleanians Anne Rice, Sandra Bullock, and John Goodman. Learn about city culture and history as you travel along Frenchmen Street, Esplanade Avenue, and more. Quickly access bookings. Continue in this aisle till you can’t go any further, then turn right. Tours are all-weather. In a recent survey, “transcribing three-quarters of all legible tablets on the property, approximately 14,000 names were tallied”. With 19th Century mansions side by side to Victorian homes with the classic “gingerbread” style of architecture, this area is a must see for anyone looking to explore the unique beauty of New Orleans and her history. Built in 1833 and ripe with ghost stories and the graves of notable New Orleans residents, this Garden District graveyard serves as the final resting place for more than 7,000 people. Admire the oak avenues and manicured landscaping that give this lush locale its name, and see some of America’s finest examples of historic southern architecture, including the ornate homes of local celebrities and famous former residents. Just past the Koenig tomb, turn right to walk between the Rice and Born tombs, and then turn left. Notice the Celtic cross on the Mullen tomb. VIRTUAL Lafayette Cemetery. We recently gave a tour of the Lafayette Cemetery, and filmed it. Smith (also with upside-down torches). On your right, you will see a newly-painted tomb (Karstendeick). 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See the city through a locals eyes. Look for the Earhart tomb on the right. At the next aisle on your right, detour a bit to see two recently restored tombs (Mullen and Poelman). Facing the tomb with the shoe, turn left and walk toward the main aisle with the trees. Visit the cemetery as part of a walking tour of the Garden District, or take a deeper dive into the cemetery’s history on a dedicated tour with a guide who’ll cover everything from burial procedures to notable ghost stories. Explore the sights and stories of the elegant Garden District with your expert local guide. Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff. Lafayette Cemetery is one of the most popular historic sites in New Orleans, and it is frequently featured on area sightseeing tours. Thank you for showing an interest in this treasure of New Orleans, and come again soon! This stands for Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a fraternal organization who has several tombs throughout the city  as well as a cemetery of their own. The upside-down torch is a common classic funerary symbol, equating the ending of a life with the extinguishing of the fire. You will go again past the Destitute Orphan Boys tomb, and turn right in the main cemetery aisle. Notice also the wreath near the top of this tomb. Backtrack a bit to face the Fuller coping tomb. Woodmen of the World tree trunk – WOW began as a fraternal organization and is now a major insurance company. The cemetery is free and open to the public. Chalmette Fire Company no. A New Orleans native, I work with some of my favorite places to help you drink and eat like a local! The cemetery gets its name from the old city of Lafayette, now part of New Orleans. 2 or 3 tombs past the tomb of the children, on the same side, notice the Freudenstein tomb’s broken flower. Walking tours are back! Tour The Lafayette Cemetery You will also get a chance to visit the oldest Municipal Cemetery in New Orleans Lafayette #1 the site of filming for many famous movies and TV shows including Interview with a Vampire and Double Jeopardy. New Orleans Home for Incurables tomb: The New Orleans Home for Incurables was established in 1891 by an all-female board of directors to provide compassionate services for handicapped and disabled residents of New Orleans. Go down the aisle you entered between the Gessler and Rusha tombs, and continue in that direction till you reach an open space. The original closure tablet was moved to the side of the tomb many years ago when it was full, and a new one, which is now full, was added. The urn and image of a weeping woman have both been funerary symbols since ancient times, and this statue was at one time on top of the F. Zimmerman tomb next to it. The Secret Garden – This special little section is the resting place of four best friends and their families. You will pass the Naffe tomb on the left. 5 tombs after the large red granite Hagan-Henderson tomb, observe the tomb of William F. Klein, who died in the Chalmette sugar refinery explosion in 1907. Further down on the left is the heartbreaking  tomb. End with a guided walk through Lafayette Cemetery, featuring a remarkable collection of above-ground tombs. Many parts of the city of New Orleans sit below sea level, so early settlers to the area had trouble with the bodies of their recently interned washing away during the summer rains. When you get to the tree-lined aisle, turn left. Lafayette Cemetery is on Washington Avenue in the Garden District. Either Mr. Bartchy loved these tiles (many of us do!) Make the next right (at the sign that says “Square 4 Laurel Walk”). Experience the best of New Orleans’ opulent Garden District. The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions. Obviously, the Irish got used to above-ground interment! Lafayette Cemetery No. The same great tours. This neighborhood boasted a high German population throughout the 19th century, and many of the most opulent homes in the Garden District were built with German hands. Established in what was known as the City of Lafayette… Step back in time on this historic walking tour of New Orleans’ Garden District with an experienced guide. While many New Orleans tours focus on the touristy French Quarter, this tour takes you deeper into the city’s culture. After that, a stop in Lafayette Cemetery, the oldest city-owned cemetery. The cut tree symbolized the end of a life. You are now walking in the aisle closest to Coliseum Street. This may take a few seconds... Something went wrong. Different flowers have different meanings – lily for purity, rose for love and grief, chrysanthemum for honor and sympathy. Keeping History Alive at the Lafayette Cemetery A Self-Guided Tour Author Julie Wegher With special thanks to Lafayette history authors; Mary McCosker, Emily Haas, Dorothy Gittinger Mutnick and the Alamo-Lafayette Cemetery District In cooperation with San Francisco Bay Area Girl […] Muses, an all-women Mardi Gras krewe, decorates shoes all year to throw in one night during their very popular parade. As these immigrant families became more comfortable with our customs (and as discrimination against the Irish in particular encouraged assimilation), even Irish families began to build above-ground tombs. This is the resting place of Judge Ferguson, of the landmark civil rights case Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), in which an African-American man named Homer Plessy attempted to board a whites-only rail car in New Orleans in 1892 and was arrested. 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