About this Event
Step into the haunted heart of the Crescent City.
New Orleans is a city like no other—alive with music, mystery, and spirits that never rest. From haunted hotels and vampire legends to the enduring power of Voodoo, the city’s supernatural history is as rich as its culture.
This October, you’re invited to experience it all with authors Rory O’Neill Schmitt, PhD and Rosary O’Neill, PhD, as they celebrate the release of their brand-new book:
📖 The Haunted Guide to New Orleans: Ghosts, Vampires & Voodoo Protection
In partnership with Arcadia Publishing’s The History Press, this one-night-only event combines a guided Haunted Ghost Tour through the French Quarter with a signed copy of the book included in every ticket.
📅 Event Details
Date: Friday, October 3, 2025 – 7:00 PM
Location: Pirate’s Alley, French Quarter, New Orleans
Included: Haunted Ghost Tour + Signed Copy of The Haunted Guide to New Orleans
About The Haunted Guide to New Orleans
This book takes readers and tour-goers deep into the city’s most legendary hauntings and dark folklore:
👻 Ancient ghosts patrolling the French Quarter
🍴 Spirits lingering at Antoine’s and Commander’s Palace
🏨 Hotel Monteleone’s eternal residents
⚔️ Duels echoing beneath the city’s oaks
🧛 Vampires rising from caskets
🏚️ Madame LaLaurie’s tortured mansion
It also explores how Voodoo rituals connect the living with their ancestors, offering protection and guidance in a city where the past never truly sleeps.
Meet the Authors
Rory O’Neill Schmitt, PhD
- Faculty development manager at USC’s Bovard College
- Award-winning filmmaker (Garden District, winner of 20+ international awards)
- Executive Producer of Duplass Brothers’ The Long Long Night
- Visiting Fulbright Scholar
- Co-author of multiple cultural histories, including New Orleans Voodoo: A Cultural History (2019)
Rosary O’Neill, PhD
- Senior Fulbright Drama Specialist and nine-time Fulbright Award winner
- Playwright of 19 published works and founder of Southern Rep, New Orleans’ first repertory theater
- Author of numerous play anthologies and cultural histories
Together, this mother-daughter team blends scholarship, artistry, and local knowledge to uncover the supernatural side of New Orleans.
Why Attend?
✨ Exclusive Experience – Walk the haunted streets with the authors and American Ghost Walks’ expert storytellers
📚 Great Value – Your ticket includes admission + signed book
👻 Authentic Stories – Learn folklore, history, and firsthand encounters from New Orleans natives
🎃 Halloween Kickoff – Start October with a supernatural celebration in America’s most haunted city
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Pirates Alley, Pirates Alley, New Orleans, United States
USD 60.71
