The Dew Drop Inn - Episode 191
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
English - September 20, 2023 05:05 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 846 ratingsPlaces & Travel Society & Culture History food mardigras bourbonstreet dining history jazzfest music neworleans nola Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Honoring Musical Legends: Curtis Doucette and the Restoration of the Dew Drop Inn
Does the story of a forgotten cultural landmark, at the crossroads of history and music, resonate with you?
Preservationist developer Curtis Doucette breathes life into the historic Dew Drop Inn, fighting to restore its musical legacy and create a space that honors the past while embracing a diverse future.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Unearth the transformative journey of the Dew Drop Inn and its rebirth in New Orleans. Gain insights into how the Dew Drop Inn shaped the civil rights movement. Learn how the restoration project is empowering small, disadvantaged businesses. Appreciate the dedicated efforts to preserve the pulsating cultural and musical heritage of New Orleans. Discover how the Dew Drop Inn will serve as an interactive history hub for visitors.
"Our goal with the Dew Drop Inn project is to restore it to its former glory and be as close to what it used to be as possible." - Curtis Doucette