Welcome
Located on historic Bayou St. John, the Pitot House is the only Creole colonial country house that is open to the public on Bayou St. John in New Orleans. It tells the story of life along the bayou since the earliest days of settlement. The Pitot House has had a variety of owners from prominent lawyers to austere nuns. One of the most prominent was James Pitot, the first mayor of New Orleans after the city's incorporation who lived here from 1810-1819. The Pitot House is a National Trust for Historic Preservation Partner Place. More information about the National Trust.
Creole Christmas Traditions
Tulane Masters of Preservation Studies student intern Gabrielle Begue not only assisted the Pitot House in preparations for the 2011 Le Marche des Fetes, but she also conducted research on the traditions that define a Creole style Christmas.
(At left: Lloyd Sensat as Papa Noel, 2010. Photo by Susan Snee, Argenta Photography)
Click here to download the pamphlet to get a taste of Creole Christmas traditions.
The Foundation for Historical Louisiana Recipients of the Prestigious Harnett T. Kane Preservation Award
The Foundation for Historical Louisiana (FHL) was presented the 2011 Harnett T. Kane Preservation Award on Sunday, May 15th at the Louisiana Landmarks Society's Annual Meeting. FHL Board Chairman Mark Upton received the award on behalf of the organization. Several representatives from FHL made the trip from Baton Rouge to be present at the ceremony. Read more about why FHL was chosen for this award that has historically never been given to an organization in the recent edition of Landmarks' Préservation newsletter.
Nationally Significant Green Environmental Management Workshop to be Held at Pitot House
sustainable 21st century alternatives
to conventional 20th century HVAC systems
in 19th century structures,
including decorative art management
$125, includes lunch both days and workshop materials
AIA MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTED FEE:
$100, includes lunch both days, or $50 for one day participants
