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Tour Guides Association Greater New Orleans: Annual Fall Lecture
Date and Time
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM CDTThursday, September 12, 2024 6-8:30pm
Location
WYES, 916 Navarre Ave., New Orleans
Fees/Admission
$10
Contact Information
Mary Eshenour
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Tour Guides Association of Greater New Orleans (TGAGNO) presents its Annual Fall Lecture featuring Elizabeth Williams, Founder and Director of the Southern Food & Beverage Museum on Thursday, September 12 from 6pm-8:30pm at WYES, 916 Navarre Ave. in New Orleans. “Feeding New Orleans: 300 Years of Makin’ Groceries: From the Indigenous Peoples Market to the Schwegmann Brother’s Giant Supermarkets” Join TGAGNO for a unique immersive experience into the history of feeding New Orleans since its founding up to the introduction of "supermarkets." This will be a fascinating exploration of the people, places and commodities which sustained New Orleanians over 300 years. Elizabeth will take guests on a journey through time, touching on major developments which made "makin' groceries" a true iconic experience for generations. Reception 6pm-6:45pm “Tasting New Orleans’ Favorites” A selection of iconic New Orleans food and beverages Lecture 7-8:30pm “Feeding New Orleans: 300 Years of Makin' Groceries” WYES Auditorium with featured speaker Elizabeth Williams Tickets are $10 and include light food and beverages. Tickets & Details: tourguidesnola.org/meetings-events
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