French Quarter History
French Quarter History
This course focuses on the history of the French Quarter as both the original city of New Orleans and its shifting role as the city’s flagship neighborhood. Topics include, but are not limited to: architecture, historical preservation, colorful characters, the rise of tourism, literature and arts, drinking culture, crime and vice, and LGBT+ history.
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will receive a Loyola University New Orleans Certificate of Completion and 1.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
NEW Instructor: Randy Bibb
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Program Details
Tuition: $299
Location: Loyola Uptown Campus
Contact Hours/CEUs: 16 Contact Hours/1.6 CEUs
Scholarship Opportunity
New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund has partnered with the Office of Professional and Continuing Studies (PACS) to provide limited, full and partial tuition scholarships to eligible applicants. Applications open at various dates for select tour guiding courses. Please join our mailing list for notifications when NOTCF scholarship applications open.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Aspiring or Licensed Tour Guide of New Orleans
- Demonstrates financial need
- Must attend all sessions and ensure sign-in is completed
- Must complete the mid-point and final surveys emailed from pacs@loyno.edu
NOTCF scholarship applications are closed.
Discounts & Additional Information
Discounts available for Loyola alumni, current Loyola students, Loyola faculty and staff, active duty or retired military, and current City of New Orleans employees.
Must email qualifying ID to PACS@loyno.edu upon registration.
Learn more about the Loyola Professional and Continuing Studies registration information, including parking, cancellations, and the refund policy.
Related Courses
Professional Tour Guiding 1: History of New Orleans
Professional Tour Guiding 2: Specialty Tours, Research, and Storytelling