Faubourg Treme is a neighborhood that was founded in 1783, it was once home to a farming plantation. The plantation was taken over and purchased thanks to real estate developer Claude Treme who purchased the property and turned into a place of life for people of color and difference. This neighborhood is knowing for its cultural and history and vibrant people who live there. It is the oldest black neighborhood in this country and was a place of refuge and freedom for African Americans who were considered "free people" as well as slaves to get together and enjoy their lives on Sundays. They would play music, trade and sell goods, and just enjoy themselves. Many people of European decent also lived here. Today, Treme holds some of the most vibrant Creole culture and architecture. You can see creole cottages, shotgun houses, and creole townhouses there. There is also a part of the neighborhood that is lined with hundreds of oak trees and all together breathtaking.
Houses that can be seen in Treme include Shotgun, Creole Cottages and Creole Townhouses.There are many styles of theses homes in New Orleans.
Shotgun homes were common in the city and are very narrow and long. They can be seen with bright colors and shutters on them.
Creole cottages coming from there French name are found in the French Quarter and can date back to the 1700’s. These homes have dormers on them and have four shuttered openings on them to allow a breeze to enter.
Creole townhouses which are also found in the French quarter and often have large balconies and ornate iron work. Many are made of brick stucco and are home to beautiful courtyards in the middle of them.
Oak trees that can be seen in this neighborhood
Here is a video on the history of Treme
Here are three places we will be visiting on our tours.
Congo Square
Located in Lewis Armstrong park this was home to many slaves on Sundays. Sunday was considered their day of freedom and they were allowed to get together after church to play music, cook, dance, drum, and enjoy themselves. They traded goods here and were able to socialize with one another.
St. Louis Cemetery #1
Built in 1789 this is New orleans oldest cemetery where you will see large tombs above ground. This is because they will flood and you can not dig deep into the ground because of the water levels. The tombs were built above ground and the sun would heat them up cremating the body. Many family members can fit in one grave site after cremation takes place.
Here is a link to their website.
https://www.frenchquarter.com/st-louis-cemetery-no-1/
Armstrong Park
Armstrong Park is just outside the french Quarter and is open to the public. It is home to congo square and is a park the honors Louis Armstrong for his amazing Jazz music. There is a pound and bridge, congo square, many statues, and lots of green space to relax in.
Here are some of the must see places to visit while in theme:
The Backstreet Cultural Museum
https://nola.curbed.com/2018/5/16/17356630/treme-new-orleans-neighborhood-history-pictures
Hailey Holmes
Creole townhouses which are also found in the French quarter and often have large balconies and ornate iron work. Many are made of brick stucco and are home to beautiful courtyards in the middle of them.
Before New Orleans suffered from the great fire it was home to many homes that were destroyed and when they rebuilt many homes were made of brick and stucco to prevent fires again. The city really spoke to me in the detail of its architecture and I find it fascinating how theses homes and buildings have changed over the years due to catastrophes like fires and floods.
Oak trees that can be seen in this neighborhood
Here is a video on the history of Treme
Here are three places we will be visiting on our tours.
Congo Square
Located in Lewis Armstrong park this was home to many slaves on Sundays. Sunday was considered their day of freedom and they were allowed to get together after church to play music, cook, dance, drum, and enjoy themselves. They traded goods here and were able to socialize with one another.
St. Louis Cemetery #1
Built in 1789 this is New orleans oldest cemetery where you will see large tombs above ground. This is because they will flood and you can not dig deep into the ground because of the water levels. The tombs were built above ground and the sun would heat them up cremating the body. Many family members can fit in one grave site after cremation takes place.
Here is a link to their website.
https://www.frenchquarter.com/st-louis-cemetery-no-1/
Armstrong Park
Armstrong Park is just outside the french Quarter and is open to the public. It is home to congo square and is a park the honors Louis Armstrong for his amazing Jazz music. There is a pound and bridge, congo square, many statues, and lots of green space to relax in.
Here are some of the must see places to visit while in theme:
The Backstreet Cultural Museum
African American Museum
Mahalia Jackson Theater
St. Augustine Church
https://nola.curbed.com/2018/5/16/17356630/treme-new-orleans-neighborhood-history-pictures
Hailey Holmes
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