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We’re also proud to be the city’s only nonprofit cemetery tour operator.

Save Our Cemeteries, a department of the Preservation Resource Center, works to preserve and protect New Orleans’ historic cemeteries through education, advocacy, and restoration. Save Our Cemeteries is the ONLY non-profit cemetery touring organization in New Orleans.

08/10/2026

We were so sorry to learn of the passing of author, historian, and community leader Frank Perez this past week. A former board member of Save Our Cemeteries, Frank leaves a lasting impact on New Orleans through his incredible work researching, documenting, and presenting LGBTQ+ history, training tour guides, and creating connections across the city. We are so grateful to have been in his orbit and are keeping his community in our thoughts.

08/06/2026

Explore two of New Orleans' most fascinating historic sites on our St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 & Pitot House Tour.

Begin with a guided walk through St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, where you'll discover New Orleans' unique burial traditions and hear the stories of legendary figures like architect James Gallier, Storyville photographer E.J. Bellocq, and chef and civil rights icon Leah Chase.

Then cross historic Esplanade Avenue to explore the Pitot House, one of the few remaining West Indies-style homes in Louisiana. Built in 1799, this remarkable house has stood witness to more than two centuries of New Orleans history.

It's the perfect tour for history lovers, architecture enthusiasts, and anyone looking to experience two iconic landmarks in one morning.

📅 Our next tour is Thursday, August 13 at 9 a.m.
🎟️ Reserve your spot today at https://prcno.org/cemetery-tour/combo-st-louis-no-3-pilot-house/

07/25/2026

🏛️ Test your New Orleans architecture knowledge with another PRC architecture quiz!

This week we're testing your knowledge of New Orleans cemeteries.

Which one of these tombs is a cenotaph? 🪦

Drop your guess in the comments—we'll reveal the answer tomorrow!

Want to learn more about New Orleans cemeteries? Join one of our expert-led cemetery tours and discover the history, architecture, and traditions that make these sacred places unlike any others. As New Orleans' only nonprofit cemetery tour operator, every tour helps support the preservation of these remarkable historic cemeteries.

🎟️ Book your tour at https://prcno.org/new-orleans-cemetery-tours/

📸 Daneel Watson | PRC

07/24/2026

Join us on **August 7** for a morning exploring one of New Orleans' most fascinating—and often overlooked—historic cemeteries. 🪦

St. Roch Cemetery is unlike any other in the city, with a rich history rooted in faith, community, and resilience. Discover the stories behind its historic chapel, remarkable funerary art, and the generations of New Orleanians who made this neighborhood cemetery such an important part of the city's history.

To help you beat the summer heat, this tour begins at **9 a.m.**, so you can enjoy a cooler, more comfortable walk through this remarkable historic landscape.

As New Orleans' only nonprofit cemetery tour provider, every ticket purchased supports cemetery preservation, tomb restoration, education, and hands-on craft career training.

Reserve your spot today at https://prcno.org/cemetery-tour/st-roch-cemetery/

07/15/2026

☀️Rise early, beat the heat, and discover the art, history, and craftsmanship found in New Orleans' historic cemeteries.🪦

We've rounded up several of our upcoming 9 a.m. cemetery tours to make planning your next outing easy. If these dates don't work for you, don't worry—we offer additional tours and start times throughout the week.

Every ticket helps support the preservation of New Orleans' historic cemeteries.

🔗 Book your tour today at https://prcno.org/new-orleans-cemetery-tours/

07/10/2026

Escape the summer sun beneath the towering live oaks of Historic Metairie Cemetery. 🌳🪦

With winding avenues, beautiful shaded paths, and some of New Orleans' most remarkable funerary architecture, it's the perfect place to spend a summer morning before the heat sets in.

To make your visit even more comfortable, our summer tours now begin as early as 9 a.m., giving you the chance to explore one of the city's most beautiful historic landscapes in the cooler hours of the day.

As New Orleans' only nonprofit cemetery tour provider, every ticket purchased supports cemetery preservation, tomb restoration, education, and hands-on craft career training.

Tours of Historic Metairie Cemetery are offered 7 days a week.

Reserve your spot at https://prcno.org/cemetery-tour/metairie-cemetery/

07/09/2026

Meet Our Guide: Cassandra Long
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Cassandra Long is a lifelong passionate history enthusiast. She studied classics at the University of Texas at Austin but became obsessed with New Orleans at a young age. Having a great love for Anne Rice novels, she first moved here in 2006 and had a long, winding path filled with world travels before returning to the city many times. With no plans to leave again, she currently spends her time pursuing academic interests in New Orleans history, sharing her ever-expanding knowledge of history and folklore through tours, enjoying the beauty, whimsy and decadence New Orleans has to offer, and spending time with her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
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You can join Cassandra on:⁠
• Historic Metairie Cemetery Tour
• St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 near City Park⁠ Tour
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🔗 Book your tour today at https://prcno.org/new-orleans-cemetery-tours/

07/06/2026

✨ It's all in the details.

Whether it's a beautifully carved sculpture, stained glass casting colorful light, or a meaningful symbol etched in stone, New Orleans' historic cemeteries are full of remarkable craftsmanship waiting to be noticed.

What's your favorite cemetery detail? 🪦❤️

07/03/2026

Got family in town for the holiday weekend? Let us show them a side of New Orleans they'll never forget. ⚜️🪦

Join expert guide Tracy Norwood for a walking tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, where you'll discover remarkable architecture, fascinating history, and the stories behind some of the city's most notable residents.

To make for a more comfortable summer experience, our tour now begins at 9 a.m.—before the day's heat sets in.

As New Orleans' only nonprofit cemetery tour provider, every ticket purchased supports cemetery preservation, tomb restoration, education, and hands-on craft career training.

Spend part of your Fourth of July exploring one of New Orleans' most beautiful historic cemeteries.

🔗 Reserve your spot at https://prcno.org/cemetery-tour/st-louis-cemetery-no-3-near-city-park/

07/02/2026

TOMORROW!! Beat the heat and discover one of New Orleans' most fascinating hidden gems. ☀️🪦

Join Save Our Cemeteries for a guided tour of St. Roch Cemetery, where you'll explore a neighborhood cemetery rich with stories of faith, resilience, and tradition. This tour offers a unique look at a place unlike any other in the city.

To make for a more comfortable experience during the summer months, selects tours now begin at 9 a.m.—before the day's heat sets in.

As New Orleans' only nonprofit cemetery tour provider, every ticket purchased supports cemetery preservation, tomb restoration, education, and hands-on craft career training.

Reserve your spot today at 🔗 https://prcno.org/cemetery-tour/st-roch-cemetery/

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