Description

Upon exiting the museum, head Northeast and take a left down bourbon street until you reach St Peter. Take another left here and the hall will be on your right. Located across from Congo Square, the Preservation Hall was founded in 1961. By simply walking by, it can be easily missed. The small sign and unimpressive facade fail to stand out among the many streets of the city, but what is inside is worth visiting. Throughout its years, the sound of music and crowds gathering out front have attracted locals to the spot for some culture. Today, it remains largely unchanged, hosting Jazz Musicians and different musical performances, bringing in locals and tourists alike. Jazz music is a combination of African VooDoo percussion with the horns of European influence, encompassing the diverse culture of the city itself. Jazz has become a crucial part of New Orleans’ culture especially with the decline of the economic resources after the Civil War and Hurricane Katrina. The Preservation Hall began as a rehearsal location for bands and eventually grew in notoriety to become one of the most important, must-see sites for this genre of music.