New Orleans: A Cultural Melange in the Crescent City – Sojourn

SOJOURN
November 10–14, 2026

OPTIONAL TOUR
River Road Plantations
November 14–15, 2026

Join us for beignets in the Big Easy on this spellbinding Sojourn to the city of New Orleans. Founded in 1718 as a French outpost on the Mississippi River, New Orleans has served as an important economic and cultural hub for 300 years under successive waves of European and American rule. The traditions, superstitions, and material cultures of French, Spanish, Creole, and African residents weave together into a jubilant tapestry of life on the water, lived out loud. Friends and experts guide us on tours through the enchanting architecture of the French Quarter, the alluring beauty of the Garden District, and distinguished museum collections. Experience the extraordinary sights and sounds of the Crescent City as never before in an unforgettable exploration of the region’s diverse culture.