This session is made possible by the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. To learn more, visit our Partners page.

New Orleans’ French Quarter is world-famous for its food, music, and architecture. Often erased are the ways in which people who are Indigenous, of African descent, women, and queer/LGBTQIA+ have created and changed this place.

This tour situates the French Quarter’s architecture, design and preservation practices within past and present political movements like Reconstruction, labor organizing, feminism and queer liberation.

Participants will learn and share strategies for surfacing and preserving the legacies of similar histories in any place, through principles of design justice and antiracist preservation.

This Field Study requires walking several blocks between stops over a period of 2+ hours so please dress appropriately with comfortable shoes and rain gear as appropriate. Water will be provided if you forget your water bottle.

Your badge is your ticket and has your session/time/date printed on the back. Please confirm your date/time before checking in. Some field studies run multiple times, and your ticket is session specific. 

Field studies will depart from the main doors of the Sheraton New Orleans on Canal Street. Check in at the field study table in the lobby at least 20 minutes before departure for bus assignments. It is imperative to be on time for field study departures. Buses will roll promptly at the time indicated on the schedule. 

If you miss a bus, there will be no refunds or transfers to other field studies. Unclaimed seats will be sold at departure time on a first come, first serve basis.

Please check the weather, dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes. It is recommended that you bring your own water bottle. 

Pre-Registration is required to attend this session.

Forum Member Rate: $25.00

Non Forum Member Rate: $35.00