Exploring Louis Armstrong Park: A Cultural and Historical Landmark in New Orleans
Louis Armstrong Park: Introduction Louis Armstrong Park is in the middle of that so-called neighborhood called Tremé in New Orleans. But it's more than that: it is the history and culture and, of course, the music in the Crescent City. Deeply connected with its birthplace- jazz music in the Park preserves the African American heritage. It is an historical place and a gathering place for local as well as visiting people. This expansive park full of lush greenery and historical landmarks invites one to step into the past while enjoying its beauty in the present. Among the most popular central attractions in the park is Congo Square, an 18th-century square that became an historic site for many enslaved African people who would congregate on Sundays and drum and dance to honor their heritage and Africa. Here the beats and melodies from Africa met those from Europe in a perfect musical combination; it is where the birthplace of jazz came from. The History of Louis Armstrong Park ...
