Historic Haunts: The Myths and Legends of the Vieux Carre
Just in time for Halloween, The Historic New Orleans Collection announces a new tour examining the folklore behind the ghosts and ghost stories of the French Quarter.

“Historic Haunts: The Myths and Legends of the Vieux Carré” explores the sensational and factual details surrounding 10 prominent “haunted” locations citing research conducted at the Williams Research Center. Infamous figures such as Madame Lalaurie, Marie Laveau and Jean Lafitte are featured on the tour, which also expands on several aspects of New Orleans history, including the yellow fever epidemics, the plaçage system, casket girls, pirates and more. The tour ties each location and theme with items in The Collection’s Louisiana History Galleries and reveals the city’s more colorful and mysterious past.

Tours are available daily Tuesday–Sunday, October 20–30 at 2:00 p.m. On Halloween Saturday, October 31, four tours will be offered, at 10 and 11 a.m. and 2 and 3 p.m. “Historic Haunts” is intended for an adult audience. Admission is $5, free for THNOC members.