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Preserving Our Historic Architecture and Diverse Culture

Advocacy

Using evidence-based advocacy, PRC fights to preserve the places and people that make New Orleans special.

Education

PRC educates today’s preservationists with historic architecture tours, hands-on classes and educational workshops.

Preservation

The PRC facilitates renovations of historic properties, ensuring these buildings are treated with the best practices in historic preservation. The PRC’s Revival Grants program provides free home repairs to low- to  moderate-income homeowners and works to preserve the historic architecture and culture of our city’s oldest neighborhoods.

Save Our Cemeteries

The Save Our Cemeteries department is dedicated to the preservation of cemeteries through restoration, education and guided cemetery tours.

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Holiday Home Tour

For one unforgettable weekend, some of New Orleans’ most beautiful private residences open their doors, inviting you to explore exquisite interiors, lush courtyards and gardens, and timeless architecture.

This self-guided walking tour lets you explore each home at your own pace, enjoy live music, shop the festive Holiday Market, and celebrate the season alongside fellow preservation and holiday enthusiasts.

Whether it’s your first visit or a beloved annual tradition, the Holiday Home Tour is the perfect way to experience the warmth, beauty and spirit of a New Orleans Christmas.

Join us December 12 & 13 for a magical weekend of holiday traditions.

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Upcoming Events & Classes

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October 24

Event (Other)

Volunteer Clean Up Day at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1

9:00am – 11:00am

Lafayette Cemetery No. 1

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October 26

Classes

Property Research in the City Archives & Special Collections (WAITLIST)

6:00pm – 7:30pm

Preservation Resource Center

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October 29

Travel

Travel with the PRC: Three Cultures of New Orleans Tour (Informational Webinar)

6:00pm – 7:00pm

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Latest News

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A Family Record in Stone: Tracing Pope Leo XIV’s Ancestry Through New Orleans Cemeteries

By Jari C. Honora • October 23, 2026

A Sacred Space: The Legacy of Blandin Undertaking Company

By Dianne Honoré Montana • October 23, 2026

Resting Place, Renewed: Preserving Lafayette Cemetery No. 1

By Sara Lowenburg • October 23, 2026

Who Gets a Say in Historic Preservation?

By Kristin Gisleson Palmer • October 21, 2026
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Help for Homeowners

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Grant Programs

The Preservation Resource Center’s grant programs offer monetary assistance for exterior maintenance to historic homes in New Orleans.
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Maintain Your Historic Home

Learn how to spot potential problems and find ways to address them with instructional videos, online programs and printable guides.

Maintain a Cemetery Site

Maintaining cemetery property requires careful, site-specific restoration techniques for tombs, mausoleums, wall vaults, and grave markers.

Historic Districts and Neighborhoods

Learn about New Orleans’ Historic Districts and Neighborhoods, including the unique benefits and regulations of living in these cherished areas.
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Explore New Orleans

Guided Cemetery Tours

Explore the rich history of jazz funerals, learn why our dead are buried above ground, and hear captivating stories of famous soldiers, musicians, and even Storyville madams who rest in our iconic Cities of the Dead.

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Walking Tours

Enjoy a walking tour with an expert guide or tour of one of the many National Historic Districts in New Orleans with our FREE digital maps

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Jazz Landmarks

See the sites where music was born. Learn about New Orleans’ pioneering jazz artists from PRC’s jazz plaque program, which installed more than 50 historic markers on sites of jazz significance throughout the city.

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Bridge to Crafts Careers

PRC and the World Monuments Fund host one-week sessions exploring historic building trades through hands-on learning.
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Get Involved

PRC relies on the support of our members, donors and volunteers. Passionate about New Orleans’ architectural and cultural heritage? Get involved today!

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