After Dark: Creole Death & Mourning Tour at Gallier House - Oct 17th

Join us in the Gallier House transformed by loss and discover the fascinating traditions of Creole Death and Mourning!About this Event

Step into a solemn moment in time at the Gallier House, where this historic Victorian townhome is presented in mourning. Centered around the period following the unexpected loss of James Gallier, Jr., this tour reflects the experience of Mrs. Gallier as she navigates grief. For Creole Catholics in New Orleans, mourning rituals were a meaningful part of 19th-century life, honoring loved ones through tradition, remembrance, and daily practice. Explore how the Gallier household observed these customs and gain insight into the emotional and cultural landscape of loss in the Victorian era.

As you walk through Gallier House, you'll encounter a residence staged in mourning, from draped mirrors and mourning wreaths to "hair-work" jewlery that once shaped everyday mourning life. Through authentic furnishings, historical interpretation, and the true stories of the