Marie Laveau and St. John's Eve Lecture

TOMORROW EVENING

Don't miss this! Please join Save Our Cemeteries and the Pitot House to celebrate St. John’s Eve on June 23rd, 2022 at 6 PM at the Pitot House. Local historian and author Sally Asher will deliver a lecture on Marie Laveau, her influence on New Orleans culture, and the history of St. John’s Eve. Afterward, you are welcome to stroll over less than a block away to the Magnolia Bridge to join Sallie-Ann Glassman of the Healing Center for her annual Headwashing Ceremony (a form of Vodou baptism) dedicated to Marie Laveau. We encourage you to wear all white with a white scarf for your head. The price includes the lecture, a glass of wine (additional glasses will be available at a minimal charge), and a gris-gris bag to use as an offering for the ceremony. Tickets are $30 per person and space is limited.

The Pitot House is located at 1440 Moss St, New Orleans LA 70119

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Announcing a New Combo Tour! St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 and the Pitot House

Starting Thursday, June 30, this tour will be held every Thursday and Friday at 9 am. Details are available at SaveOurCemeteries.org

Saturday, June 25

Join us for a unique evening! Tour the first floor of this historic house and learn about the Gallier family. Then watch a presentation about the funeral traditions during the time of James Gallier Sr. and James Gallier Jr. by Save Our Cemeteries tour guide, Jeanne Wilson. Afterward, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine in the courtyard. The total event time is 90 minutes and is limited to 25 guests. Book now, tickets sell out quickly.

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SOC will be the recipient of the 2022 Silent Auction at the Anne Rice Vampire Lestat Ball

This special event is one of our most successful fundraisers and we want your participation! A spectacular, costumed ball, with folks attending from all over the world, it's not to be missed. Held at the Elms Mansion on St. Charles Avenue, this year's theme is The Reign of Osiris. Get your tickets now or help SOC by donating something special to the auction. For more information, email Director@saveourcemeteries.org or call 504-525-3377.

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