There are 9,000 rare books in the collection here, including a first edition of Moby Dick. Check out this BookTV interview with , Assistant University Librarian Katie McCormick for more information. Read more.
More than $5 million of gold was struck at the Charlotte Mint. The building was designed by Philadelphia architect William Strickland. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Read more.
This museum focuses on the history of the South after the Civil War. Watch this C-SPAN American History TV interview with Civil Rights Attorney James Ferguson for more history. Read more.
One of the oldest buildings in Knoxville, this was originally a hotel called Lamar House. During the Civil War it was used as a hospital for Union soldiers. Learn more in this video. Read more.
After the Battle of New Orleans in 1814 the square was renamed Jackson Square after General Andrew Jackson. Jackson Square has been featured in movies, including The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
Since 1727 New Orleanians have worshipped in churches on this site. A fire in 1788 burned the church to the ground. Construction of a new church began in early 1789, & was completed in December 1794.
During the Great Depression "Monkey Hill", an artificial hill, was built to show the kids of flat New Orleans what a hill looks like. Local folklore calls Monkey Hill the highest point in New Orleans.
The origins of performances here go back to the start of the 1960s. There was no dance floor & no food or drinks served - the focus was just on the music. The only products sold were jazz recordings.
The museum opened its doors on June 6 2000, the 56th anniversary of D-Day. The museum is located here because this is where the "Higgins Boats", vital to D-Day operations were designed, built & tested
This was the home of the famed French Impressionist master Edgar Degas from 1872 to 1873. Here Degas created 22 paintings of his New Orleans family & began exploring Impressionism.
Created in 1994, the park celebrates the origins & evolution of jazz, America’s most widely-recognized indigenous music. The park preserves resources associated with the origins of jazz in New Orleans
This home is owned by author Anne Rice & is featured in her 'Lives of the Mayfair Witches' series. Rice sold the home in 2004 after converting to Catholicism & refusing to write books that are secular
Est. in 1990 by Priestess Miriam & Priest Oswan Chamani, it is the only "formally" established spiritual temple focusing on traditional West African spiritual & herbal healing practices in New Orleans
This zoo was opened to the public on Easter Sunday 1970.It is very active in conservation programs & participates with other zoos around the world in nearly 30 international Species Survival Plans.
This museum is housed in a historic railroad depot on the banks of the Mississippi river.
This Hotel has been owned & run by the same family since it opened in 1886. This Hotel is one of only three designated Literary Landmark hotels in the United States.
The Barcade equation is simple and elegant: Vintage Arcade Games + Local Microbrews. Somebody get this guy the Field's Medal! - IFC Staff
New Orleans: Open all night, but most people don't stumble in until 4-5 AM... rumor has it, if you show up naked, you drink free. -IFC Viewer
New Orleans: get a haircut and a shot for $10 @ the barber's chair in the back. Oh the simple pleasures. - IFC Viewer
New Orleans: Creole and Cajun specialties served up with equal measures of good food and good vibes. You can even eat in the bed of an overly decorated pickup truck out front. - IFC Viewer
For a good historical and scenic experience, take a walk or tour through this cemetery.
Vampires are in these days! Take a ghost and vampire tour known for some great stories of the French Quarter and an entertaining walk through the streets.
Die-hard blues fans rave about this “juke joint,” and its owner, if you’re looking for a true experience.
A hostel that is a combination of live music venue, bar, and place to stay. The combination hits the spot and is a good time for guests.
Who doesn’t like great BBQ? Stop by this popular BBQ restaurant to experience what the hype is all about.
