Event
Young Men Olympian, Jr. Benevolent Association
Fee:
Free. Free and open to the public.Location: LAT/LONG: 30.000000, -90.000000
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center in Dutch Alley - 916 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70116
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12:00 noon to 1:00 pm Central Time
Description
The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
and the
Neighborhood Story Project
present
Rest in Peace All Ye Who Have Labored:
A Talk and Short Film
with the
Young Men Olympian, Jr. Benevolent Association
At the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center in Dutch Alley
916 N Peters St, New Orleans
Saturday, April 8, 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.
This program is free and open to the public.
In partnership with The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, The Neighborhood Story Project presents: Rest in Peace All Ye Who Have Labored: A Talk and Short Film with the Young Men Olympian, Jr. Benevolent Association.
Come join us as the Young Men Oylmpia, the oldest African American benevolent association in New Orleans, shares the history of their organization, their commitment to traditional jazz funerals, and the maintenance of their society tombs in Lafayette Number 2 Cemetery in Central City. The club will show a work-in-progress short film about the history of their tombs, and discuss the ethic of care that they bring to their community work.
Reservation or Registration: No
Image Gallery
Photograph by Bruce Sunpie Barnes, courtesy of The Historic New Orleans Collection