Explore African American excellence in the Gentilly area of New Orleans where you will visit Dillard University and the Pontchartrain Park neighborhood. Dillard University is the oldest HBCU in Louisiana and is known not only for its many notable alumni but also for the well-regarded academic programs. Dillard University was listed on the National Register in 2003.

The campus is laid out in the Beaux Arts tradition, with a mix of classical, midcentury, and modern architecture and a significant cultural landscape featuring the “Avenue of the Oaks”. Pontchartrain Park is known as the “Black Mayberry” for the legacy of excellence that was incubated there, leading residents on to careers as world famous actors, musicians, politicians, scientists. The district was added to the National Register in 2020.

The ranch-style midcentury homes built between 1955 and 1961 are one of the first suburban-style subdivisions developed for African Americans in the segregated South. This field study will include lunch at the restaurant of the acclaimed Joseph M. Bartholomew Sr. Golf Course.

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: $65.00

Non Forum Member Rate: $75.00