In the late 19th century Antonio Monteleone opened a hotel in the French Quarter that quickly became the place to be. Literary giants such as William Faulkner and Tennessee Williams spent an extensive amount of time in the hotel. But the hotel isn’t just known for its history. Like most places in New Orleans, the…
In the heart of the Garden District you will find the Harris-Maginnis House, one of the most haunted houses in New Orleans. The old mansion has been converted into an inn and after numerous tragedies that have taken place in the home several spirits have allegedly stayed behind. Join us as we take a deep…
One of the most popular bars in the French Quarter has a checkered past with ties to fabled pirate Jean Lafitte! Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop was just that, a blacksmith shop in the 1800s. However, it was also a front to sell stolen goods. As legend has it Lafitte buried some of his treasure on the…
After earning the first license to mix and dispense medicine in Louisiana Louis Dufilho Jr. opened a pharmacy in the French Quarter, even though he practiced primitive procedures like bloodletting and leeches Dufilho was a respected apothecary. However, Dr. Joseph Dupas, the man who bought his old building and opened up his own practice was…
Who was Prince Suleyman and why was he brutally killed in the Gardette-Le prete Mansion in the French Quarter? Was he killed by his family or was it pirates that did him in? Either way, the house is said to be one of the most haunted places in New Orleans. Join us as we take…
Delphine LaLaurie is one of the most controversial figures in the history of New Orleans. A descendant of a prominent Irish family LaLaurie married into money on three seperate occasions and was considered to be one of the most prominent women in the Crescent City. However, despite her immense wealth and prestigious spot in New…
While Napoleon didn’t live in the Napoleon House, there were plans to make it his residence in the French Quarter before his death. Today the property is home to a restaurant where strange things have been known to happen from time to time. Join us as we take a deep dive into the Napoleon House…
Quietly tucked away in the Garden District of New Orleans is one of the most recognizable homes in the Crescent City, the Buckner Mansion. The Buckner Mansion is best known for being featured on American Horror Story but to those that know it best, it is also home to the ghost of a former servant….
The scene of one of New Orleans’ worst fires is now the epicenter of paranormal activity. At one time the location was known as the Upstairs Lounge but today it is the Jimani Lounge. Learn about the tragic events that killed 29 men in 1973 and why some believe that their spirits still linger there….
The Andrew Jackson Hotel might look like a great place to stay in the heart of the French Quarter. However, Yellow Fever and a deadly fire have left behind some permanent guests in the hotel. Also, take a deep dive and learn about the impact that Andrew Jackson had on the city of New Orleans…
