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Founded in the 1810s, it is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city, and was initially the main neighborhood of its free people of color. Historically a racially mixed neighborhood, it remains an important center of the city's African-American and Créole culture, especially the modern brass band tradition.
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May 16, 2018 · Learn about the origins, culture, and challenges of Tremé, one of the oldest black neighborhoods in the U.S. See photos of its Creole architecture, Congo Square, St. Augustine Church, and more.
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As the oldest African-American community in the United States, Treme holds the history that shaped over two centuries. Click here to learn about the history of Treme New Orleans.
Nov 27, 2019 · NEW ORLEANS — Congo Square's surroundings are ever-evolving, as many say attempts to modernize New Orleans come at the expense of Tremé. “It was known by the Spaniards in the 1760s,...
- St. Augustine Catholic Church. 1210 Governor Nicholls St., (504) 525-5934, staugchurch.org. Built by free people of color in the 1830s and dedicated in 1842, St. Augustine is the Black Catholic parish in the United States.
- Fritai. 1535 Basin St., (504) 264-7899, fritai.com. Founded by Chef Charly Pierre, Fritai offers a menu chock full of Haitian street food. New Orleans and Haiti actually have a long historical connection during French colonial times, so the restaurant is a great way to experience that shared history through its food.
- Dooky Chase's. 2301 Orleans Ave., (504) 821-0600, dookychaserestaurants.com. Indulge in an authentic Creole meal at this historic restaurant known for its contributions to African American cuisine.
- Li'l Dizzy's Cafe. 1500 Esplanade Ave., (504) 766-8687, lildizzyscafe.net. Owned by New Orleans' famous Baquet family, Li'l Dizzy's Cafe provides the Tremé community great tasting Creole Soul food.
Apr 2, 2017 · In the 6th Ward neighborhood of Treme in New Orleans, where history and culture run extraordinarily deep, lives a tradition that dates back nearly 200 years to 1819.
The origins of the District can be traced to the earliest years of New Orleans when a brickyard owned by the Company of the Indies was established outside of the city near Bayou Road and today's Claiborne Avenue. This land became part of the plantation lands acquired by Claude Treme.
