Treme

Tremè, also called Faubourg Tremè, was named after a hat maker/real estate developer by the name of Claude Tremè. He migrated from Sauginvy in Burgundy, France. This small Fauboug, suburb, was where he settled in 1783. For just under a decade he owned a portion of what is now his namesake.

Map of Tremè

Tremè was one of the only spots in America where persons of color could have their own land in the 19th century when slavery was the norm. It is the oldest black neighborhood in this country and is now home to museums dedicated to African American life. It is also home to Louis Armstrong Park, a memorial to Louis Armstrong, an African American Jazz artist. I think most have heard his voice, but if not check out What a Wonderful World, one of my favorites sung by him!!

Things to do & see:
The St Louis Cemeteries, The Backstreet Cultural Museum, Congo Square, Louis Armstrong Park, and Tremè’s Petit Jazz Museum.

Louis Armstrong Park

Places to eat:
Dooky Chase’s Restaurant, Willie Mae’s Scotch House, Gabrielle Restaurant, Fatama’s Cozy Corner, and many, many more.

Places to drink:
Kermit’s Treme Mothir-in-law Lounge, Candlelight lounge, Poor Boys, and The Well among others.

Places to shop:
F&F Botanica, Domino Sound Record Shack, and E&S Gifts and Accessories.

Candlelight lounge

Treme's Petit Jazz Museum

Domino Sound

Willie Mae's

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