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Feb 28, 2018

The Myrtles Plantation

In this episode, Mark talks with Morgan Moss and Miss Hester Eby about the Myrtles Plantation. The Myrtles Plantation is said to be one of the most haunted homes in America. It has been featured on the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, the Travel Channel and many others.

Listen in as Mark, Morgan, and Miss Eby talk about General Bradford and the Whiskey Rebellion. You'll also learn about Cloe, the slave girl whose spirit roams the grounds even today. Along the way, you'll hear about the history of the Myrtles and what an overnight stay at the Myrtles is like!

Morgan and Mark also talk about the many things to do and see in the St. Francisville area, including the Angola State Prison (no, really you want to visit!), Tunica Falls, and more.

Resources

For information about a visit or an overnight stay at the Myrtles Plantation, visit their website.

Thank You

Thanks to Morgan Moss and Miss Eby for coming on the podcast. Morgan was also our host as we explored St. Francisville. Our visit would not have been the same without him! I also want to say thanks to Morgan and the Myrtles for inviting my wife and I to spend two nights at the Myrtles. NOTE: My wife slept fine. I may or may not have been a little scared :)

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The Cemeteries of New Orleans - Episode #57 0

Feb 14, 2018

Cemeteries & Traditions in New Orleans

In this episode, Mark talks with Sally Asher, author of The St Louis Cemeteries of New Orleans. Sally's book is a fascinating exploration into the lives of the people buried in some of New Orleans' most historic cemeteries.

Listen in as Mark and Sally talk about why New Orleanians bury their deceased above ground. The two discuss the history behind the St. Louis cemeteries and describe what a second line is really about, plus the history of All Saints Day in the Crescent City.

Along the way, you'll learn about a premier architect, a black officer in the Union Army, a religious order of Catholic nuns, a chess master, and many more.

By the end of this discussion, you'll be booking a ticket to come to New Orleans and explore the cemeteries to see the architecture and learn about the people who now call them home! If you’re already a New Orleanian, go check out some of the sites and people you’ll hear about.

All this and more on episode #57 of Beyond Bourbon Street!

NOTE: This discussion originally aired in October 2016 on episode 22).

Resources

Sally Asher is the author of three books. Check them out at local bookstores in New Orleans or purchase them online by clicking these links:

Hope and New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Signs
Stories from the Saint Louis Cemeteries of New Orleans
111 Things Not to Miss in New Orleans, co -written with Michael Murphy

Speaking of local bookstores, New Orleans has some terrific ones. Check these out:

Sally Asher Online

Website: sallyasherarts.com

Facebook: Sally Asher Arts

Instagram: @sally_asher

Twitter: @SallyAsher727

Email: sally@sallyasherarts.com