Adinkra Hene African History in American Architecture Tour

Metal mysteries & stone secrets

by Spectral City Tours· New Orleans, LA
From$35
Group size16
Ages8–99

What to Expect

New Orleans ironwork is a language, forged by hands from all over Africa, and the world. This language has been hidden in plain sight for centuries.

This history tour and art walk will reveal the Adinkra symbols, Yoruba iconography, Bogolanfini text, and Vodou sigils written into the wrought-iron balcony rails, gates, curbstones, and hand-set tilework of our city streets.

The storytellers on this tour are like living Rosetta Stones. The information they share will transform how people view the survivors of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and American architecture forever. Based on the expert research of their book From Forged Fire, from which the authors created this tour. You will never look at New Orleans the same way again.

Includes

  • The story of cultures who designed New Orleans, and brought expert skill and artistry here. 👨🏿‍🎨

  • Incredible architecture and French Quarter atmosphere ⛪

  • The incredible true history of our city, unearthed. 🗣

Restrictions

The conditions of the sidewalks make getting around with impaired mobility difficult for some.

Duration

2 Hours

Address

Cuban Creations Cigar Bar - 533 Toulouse St. (outside)

Pricing

Adult · Ages 13+$35
Youth · 8-12 years old$25
Child · 7 years old and underFree

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance

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