This Place In New Orleans Has A Dark And Spooky History That Will Never Be Forgotten
By Kezia Kamenetz|Published June 21, 2016
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Kezia Kamenetz
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Kezia Kamenetz is a native to southern Louisiana and lives in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans currently. When not writing about all the amazing things to be found in her state, her central passion is dreams and the wisdom they can offer, which you can learn more about by visiting KeziaVida.com
Now a relatively unassuming house near the edge of the French Quarter of New Orleans, 1020 St. Ann Street has a long and interesting history that will certainly fascinate you. New Orleans, after all, has some of the oldest homes and interesting stories between the walls. We’ve even covered some of the most haunted places in New Orleans, here.
It is said that around 1875 Marie Laveau stayed almost exclusively in the home, where she died 6 years later. But that was just where the story begins…because even though she passed away, she was still be witnessed in the streets of New Orleans.
The home is very close to Louis Armstrong Park, which is also known as Congo Square, where Marie Laveau would consistently hold VooDoo rituals and events.
Some say that it was Marie Laveau II who began practicing again after the first passed away, while others said it was her daughter acting as a reincarnation of the previous Marie Laveau.
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Some have said that they’ve seeing her walking the streets of St. Ann street in white garb, or that they’ve seen her and her followers perform Voodoo rituals in the home—even today.
When Marie Laveau was at the height of her powers, she would attract crowds around her to perform various cleansing and blessing rituals to empower and heal the community.
Today, New Orleanians still gather to participate in some similar rituals, like the one for St. John’s eve pictured here. You can see a sculpture of Marie Laveau on the bridge.
There are some reports that Marie Laveau actually materializes on St. John’s eve, and can still be called upon to grant certain prayers and wishes.
There are numerous places where you can discover idols and other representations of her in New Orleans.
If you’re looking for more information about Marie Laveau and her amazing life story, there are some awesome New Orleans voodoo shops that can definitely educate you!
There are so many amazing stories that surround Marie Laveau’s house in New Orleans. She is such a unique person and had an incredible impact on the city of New Orleans for decades. It’s truly amazing. Let us know if you have ever had any experiences with this incredible woman. We love to hear your stories!
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