History behind the New Orleans, La Jazz Festival

Mahalia Jackson, often called the greatest gospel singer, returned to her hometown to appear at the first New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in April of 1970. While attending the Louisiana Heritage Fair in Congo Square (then known as Beauregard Square), she and Duke Ellington, who also appeared at the event, came upon the Eureka…

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Louisiana Cajun Mansion Recognized by Select Registry

Did you know that this property is exceptional? We just got our plaques to proudly display at the bed and breakfast!   We’re one of more than 300 of the finest B&B’s, inns and hotels throughout North America. Each Select Registry property passed a rigorous quality assurance inspection to earn its membership, and to ensure…

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