Name: New Orleans Literary Tour
Start: 2026-03-07T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-03-07T12:00:00-06:00
Location: 1850 House Museum Store

Discover New Orleans' distinguished literary legacy through this curated walking tour exploring the city's profound influence on writers across centuries. Departing from the 1850 House on select Saturdays (December 20th and January 24th), this excursion traces the evolution of local and visiting authors—from eighteenth-century memoirs to contemporary voices such as Maurice Carlos Ruffin and Richard Campanella—whose works have been shaped by the city's distinctive character. Ideal for literature enthusiasts and cultural scholars seeking to understand how New Orleans' rich tapestry has inspired generations of creative expression across multiple genres and traditions.
(Pictured Alice Dunbar-Nelson and William Faulkner)
New Orleans Literary Tour
Saturday, March 7
10:00 am
Departing from the 1850 House Museum and Gift Shop 523 St. Ann St.
Tickets: $30.00 ($20.00 FOC Members)
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Tours must be booked in advance. Rain or Shine. No Refunds.