Saint Augustine Church, New Orleans

Saint Augustine Church, New Orleans

This famous church founded at the start of the nineteenth century by 'free people of color' is famous in local African-American history.

This famous church founded at the start of the nineteenth century by 'free people of color' is famous in local African-American history. Shortly after it opened in 1842, the church quickly became the most integrated church in the country, and for an odd reason. Free blacks were buying pews to reserve for their families. White families, upon hearing of this, did not want to be outdone, and began buying up their own pews. In this racial race, the black congregants won decisively, outpurchasing white families by a three to one ratio, and gave away the extra pews to slaves'”but once all the families had plunked down the money, they were certainly going to stay in the now integrated church! For a more in-depth visit, you can call ahead to request a tour.