Event

French Quarter Drum Circle

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

Fee:

Free. Free and open to the public

Location: LAT/LONG: 29.954800, -90.064754


National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130. (Near the statue of Bienville.)

Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Saturday

Dates:

January 04, 2025 to January 25, 2025

Time:

10:30 AM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Performance
Talk

10:30 to 11:30 am Central Time

Description

The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park 

and the 

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve 

present a 

Drum Circle

led by

Michael Skinkus

At the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center 

419 Decatur St, New Orleans

Join us for an interractive drum & dance circle led by Michael Skinkus, as we honor those who came before us. Play drums and learn about our cultural history and the legacy of Congo Square in New Orleans.

This drum circle is open to all ages. No experience required.

This program is free and open to the public.


More information

Reservation or Registration: No

Reservations are NOT required.
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