ANNUAL FALL TRIP & PRE-TRIP LECTURE

Feeding New Orleans - 300 Years of Making Groceries From the

Indigenous Peoples Market to the Schwegmann Brother's Giant Supermarkets.

 

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PRE-TRIP LECTURE

Featuring Elizabeth Williams, Founder and Director The Southern Food & Beverage Museum

NEW DATE! Friday, Sept. 20  6-8:30pm

WYES Studios 916 Navarre Ave.​

​6-6:45 Reception "Tasting New Orleans' Favorites" A selection of iconic New Orleans food and beverages

​​7-8:30 Lecture "Feeding New Orleans: 300 Years of Makin' Groceries"

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Join us for a unique immersive experience into the history of feeding New Orleans since its founding up to the introduction of "supermarkets."  This will be a fascinating exploration of the people, places and commodities which sustained New Orleanians over 300 years. Elizabeth will take us on a journey through time, touching on major developments which made "makin' groceries" a true iconic experience for generations. 

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$10 (Free for trip attendees) Click here to register & pay on Eventbrite
Or mail a check to TGAGNO, P.O. Box 56505, NOLA 70056 and email Mary Eshenour at meshenour@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

Registration Deadline is Tuesday, September 10.  All sales are final and tickets are non-refundable.  

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2024 ANNUAL FALL TRIP

Join us on a private motor coach to visit historic and iconic businesses.

Tuesday, September 24  7am-5:30pm

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​​$75 TGAGNO Members ($85 non members) 

Click here to register & pay on Eventbrite
Or mail a check to TGAGNO, P.O. Box 56505, NOLA 70056 and email Mary Eshenour at meshenour@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

Final deadline to register:  Friday, September 20 All sales are final and tickets are non-refundable.  

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Cost includes Pre-Trip lecture, bus transportation, admissions, coffee and beignets social, 3-course lunch, water on the trip, and the closing wine & cheese reception.

 

• ​​​Café du Monde Pre-trip coffee & beignet social (trip begins and ends here)

• Southern Food and Beverage Museum Research Center Nunez Community College Tour Home to over 16,000 volumes, plus ephemera and archival materials, on food and drink.

• P & J Oysters Company Owned by the Sunseri family, P & J Oysters Company is the oldest continually operating oyster processor and distributor in the United States established in 1876.

• The Sazerac House Explore New Orleans’ spirited culture and traditions in the multi-floor museum, bar and distillery

• Lunch at Pascal’s Manale by Dickie Brennan & Co. Soup, entrée, dessert, iced tea and coffee

• L. H. Hayward & Co. Sawyer Hayward came to New Orleans from the West Indies in 1850.  The large population of immigrants from the Caribbean created demand for beans, and a business was born - Camellia Beans.

• Hubig’s Pies The fruit filled fried pies were originally introduced to New Orleans in 1922 by Simon Hubig.  This will be a presentation of the company’s history and rebuild after the fire, giving by Drew Ramsey at the SoFAB Museum.

• Southern Food and Beverage Museum A closing wine and cheese reception will be held at the SoFAB Museum.  Guests will have the opportunity to explore the museum’s many fascinating exhibits. 

 

Thank you!

Café du Monde

WYES

Hosts Global DMC

MC&A DMC

Signature DMC

Lucky Dogs

Angelo Brocato

Swiss Confectionery

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