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Louisiana Landmarks Society's Executive Director Stacey Pfingsten leads a journey through the history of the Pitot House in the year of its 225th anniversary as a New Orleans landmark.
Built in 1799 by Spanish merchant and ship owner, Bartholome Bosque, during the Spanish Colonial Period, The Pitot House has witnessed centuries of cultural history. In honor of its 225th anniversary, Louisiana Landmarks Society's Executive Director Stacey Pfingsten will describe the history and significance of this French-Colonial West Indies Style (Creole) “country” house. Join us in person at Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center or click the blue "register" button to watch remotely via Zoom.
Since March 2023, Stacey has been the executive director of Louisiana Landmarks Society and Pitot House. She has many years of experience in the non-profit sector focusing in the areas of architecture and historic preservation.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History/Preservation | Genealogy | Gardening | Community | Arts & Cultural |
TAGS: | City Archives & Special Collections | Adult |
Mon, Apr 29 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Tue, Apr 30 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Wed, May 01 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Thu, May 02 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Fri, May 03 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, May 04 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, May 05 | Closed |
Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center is a partnership between the New Orleans Public Library and the Broadmoor Improvement Association, which serves the Broadmoor community by providing residents with a gathering space for free programs, meetings, and valuable educational resources.