# Event Details

- **Event Name**:  Creole Roots: Stories of Freedom in the Family Tree
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The Louisiana State Museum invites you to visit the Cabildo on May 7, 2026 for a night dedicated to uncovering forgotten family legacies. Join presenters Dianne Honoré and Leonard Smith III, as they detail their personal investigations into their families’ Creole genealogy, and the unknown stories of freedom they uncovered along the way. 

Dianne’s presentation will focus on her research into the lives of her ancestors during Spanish colonial Louisiana, including Catiche Destrehan, who was able to self-purchase her freedom, while Leonard will discuss how he discovered the story of his third great-grandmother Louise, a formerly enslaved woman in antebellum Louisiana who won her freedom through an eleven-year court battle. He will also give tips for amateur historians hoping to uncover their own unique history using archival resources. 

From 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., enjoy Creole jazz performed by Don Vappie. The presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m., with time for questions after. Light refreshments will be available courtesy of the Louisiana Museum Foundation. 

This evening is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Click here to register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/atmgduk

For questions, please email Katie Trevino at ktrevino@crt.la.gov.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/creole-roots-stories-of-freedom-in-the-family-tree/200029989825546
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: New Orleans
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Cabildo
- **lat**: 29.9576294
- **long**: -90.0638311
- **full address**: The Cabildo, 701 Place John Paul Deaux,New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is  Creole Roots: Stories of Freedom in the Family Tree being held?
  - **A:** Creole Roots: Stories of Freedom in the Family Tree takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm at The Cabildo, 701 Place John Paul Deaux,New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing  Creole Roots: Stories of Freedom in the Family Tree?
  - **A:** Creole Roots: Stories of Freedom in the Family Tree is organized by Louisiana State Museums.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Creole Roots: Stories of Freedom in the Family Tree is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Orleans, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If  Creole Roots: Stories of Freedom in the Family Tree sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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