Learning Excursion

Understanding Difficult History: Urban Slavery in 19th Century New Orleans

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AAM visitors will engage in an interpretive tour of 19th century urban slavery through the lens of a 19th-century french quarter home and slave quarters. Here they will gain a greater understanding of how urban slavery contributed to the economic and social makeup of the south.

No transportation provided. Tour will meet at 820 St Louis St., New Orleans, LA 70112

Ticket price: $15.00

No food provided.

Accessibility
Hermann-Grima Historic House is accessible by wheelchair on the first floor, courtyard, and Open-Hearth Kitchen. We are happy to provide large print tours to those in need and a visual description tour is available with advance notice.

Guests should wear comfortable closed toe shoes and bring water with them everywhere. Cameras without flash are always welcome at Hermann-Grima Historic House.

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion participant. will be able to identify the work/ life aspects of urban slavery.
• Upon completion participants will be able to identify how urban slavery played a critical role in southern economy.
• Upon completion participants will be able to compare and contrast urban slavery with rural slavery.