World's Greatest Cemeteries

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, New Orleans

Season 2, Episode 4 of 6

Join Host/Producer Roberto Mighty at legendary St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, in New Orleans! The town, known for mardi gras, jazz and great cuisine, is home to this Catholic cemetery with multicultural roots. We learn about Asian immigration, and tombs include the "witch" Madame Marie Laveau; civil rights activist Homer Plessy; Chess master Paul Morphy, and a mysterious pyramid for actor Nicolas Cage.

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6/23/2023
11:30 a.m.
6/24/2023
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