Louisiana Landmarks Society

05/15/2026

ARE YOU ON THE FENCE? IN THE FENCE? OUT THE FENCE?

THIS IS OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR! THIS IS AN ALL INCLUSIVE EVENT THAT WILL INCLUDE A COCHON DE LAIT FEAST ON SATURDAY WITH TWO SUCKLING PIGS PLANNED FROM KREWE SMOKESALOT, POURING BEVERAGES FROM OUR AMAZING SPONSORS: URBAN SOUTH BREWERY, MODELO ESPECIAL, AND NUTRL. DRIFTEE PRODUCTS WILL MAKE AN APPEARANCE ALSO. ON SUNDAY, CLESI'S WILL BOIL OVER 350 LBS OF CRAWFISH AND MORE TASTY BEVERAGES BY JOSE CUERVO TEQUILA AND TIN CUP BOURBON. DID WE MENTION THERE WILL BE MORE SURPRISES IN STORE...
YA MIGHT GET THOSE TICKETS NOW, LIMITED PASSES AVAILABLE AT THE PITOT HOUSE. WEEKEND AND SINGLE DAY AVAILABLE NOW:
https://www.simpletix.com/e/mid-city-bayou-boogaloo-celebrates-20-year-tickets-267914

THE PITOT HOUSE
Saturday 5/16/2026 TIME PITOT HOUSE
Pitot House Robert Eustis with Andre Bohren 11:30 - 12:30 PM Lawn
Pitot House Kristin Diable 1:00 - 2:00 PM Lawn
Pitot House Johnny Vidacovich Trio 2:30 - 3:30 PM Lawn

Sunday 5/17/2026 TIME PITOT HOUSE
Pitot House Shawn Willilams 11:30 - 12:30 PM Lawn
Pitot House Dusky Waters 1:00 - 2:00 PM Lawn
Pitot House Desert Nudes 2:30 - 3:30 PM Lawn

05/07/2026

Thank YOU for all the GIVE NOLA Love!

05/04/2026

TOMORROW: is !! We know there are many incredible organizations to support, and we would be honored to be among them. Whether it’s $10 or $100, every gift makes a meaningful difference. Below a snap of our beautiful parterre garden.

Find us: https://www.givenola.org/organization/Louisianalandmarks

04/29/2026

Early Giving has Begun! 💛 Our annual day of giving in New Orleans runs now through May 5. We hope you’ll consider supporting the Louisiana Landmarks Society and the Pitot House during this special time. We know there are many incredible organizations to support, and we would be honored to be among them. Whether it’s $10 or $100, every gift makes a meaningful difference.

Your support helps us continue our vital work in historic preservation advocacy and ensures the care + maintenance of our headquarters—the c.1799 Pitot House and Gardens. Thank you for helping us preserve New Orleans’ history for generations to come.

Give NOLA page: https://www.givenola.org/organization/Louisianalandmarks

04/20/2026

We were glad to be host on Saturday with Friends of Bayou St. John for a productive clean up! Let's keep our bayou beautiful!

Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association

04/10/2026

What a fantastic Spring On The Bayou Music Series!!! Thanks to ALL who attended, to our supporters Threadhead Cultural Foundation Friends of Bayou St. John and of course our amazing musical talents: Teena May Trio, NOLA Sweethearts & Sally Baby's Silver Dollars.
Until next year!

04/09/2026

A plan to demolish the iconic Ted’s Frostop diner and replace it with apartments for Tulane University students hit a potentially major snag Wednesday, when the Historic District Landmark Commission unanimously recommended denying the developers' request for a demolition permit.

The unanimous vote means the diner's demolition will require City Council approval.

04/07/2026

Last night, neighbors packed Ted’s Frostop to voice real concern about the proposed demolition and redevelopment of this longtime community landmark. The message was clear: this place matters. 

There is still time to be heard. Submit comments to the HDLC by 4:00 PM today, or attend the public meeting tomorrow at 1:00 PM in City Council Chambers.

You can also sign the petition to HDLC here: https://www.change.org/p/ask-the-hdlc-to-deny-the-demolition-of-ted-s-frostop-in-new-orleans

Monday's meeting at Ted's Frostop follows the announcement that Ted's Frostop would be transformed into an apartment complex for Tulane University.

04/06/2026

TOMORROW NIGHT: We're looking forward to a fun night of great music with Sally Baby's Silver Dollars!
***We have closed online sales, we will have 50 Tickets Available at the Door for Sale-First Come, First Serve! : )
***Doors open at 5pm--please ONLY lawn chairs, no blankets, we are expecting a full crowd. Food vendor: Le Ponce Cafe, a variety of beer, wine, soda for purchase.

04/04/2026

CALL TO ACTION: Sign the Petition to oppose demolition of this beloved neighborhood landmark operating since the 1950s!
Also EMAIL HDLC at [email protected] opposing the demolition.

• No community engagement conducted prior to the project's announcement
•The development is grossly out of scale with the HU-RS single-family neighborhood
• Serious pedestrian safety risks on S. Claiborne Avenue have not been studied
• Only 37 parking spaces are planned for 160 residents — traffic and parking impacts have not been assessed
•Sets a dangerous precedent for Tulane University’s expansion across Claiborne Avenue into historic residential neighborhoods

Ask the HDLC to deny the demolition of Ted's Frostop in New Orleans