The following activities were offered in conjunction with the 2010 New Orleans Antiques Forum. Optional activities for the 2011 forum will be posted once they have been determined.

 

Thursday, August 5, 2010

9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Living with History: A Tour of Louisiana Architecture and Decorative Arts

$100 per person (parking is not included)

Reservations by telephone only, (504) 523-4662

Limited to registered guests of the 2010 New Orleans Antiques Forum

Join us for a preconference tour of two historic properties for an up-close look at Louisiana architecture, furniture, and other decorative arts. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to learn more from our knowledgeable tour guides.

The chartered tour will depart from the French Quarter at 9:00 a.m. and head to baton Rouge to visit Chêne Vert, a privately owned home decorated with Creole and Acadian furniture, silver, paintings, and other decorative arts from the 18th through the early 19th centuries. Guests will break for lunch at the Baton Rouge Country Club, then continue along the River Road to Destrehan Plantation in St. Charles Parish. A private tour, complete with a series of demonstrations, will conclude with an afternoon reception. Participants will return to the French Quarter by 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 8, 2010

11:45 a.m.

Brunch with the speakers at Antoine's

$50 per person (parking is not included)

You may make your brunch reservation by returning the R.S.V.P. card in your invitation, calling (504) 523-4662, or with your online registration.

Limited to registered guests of the 2010 New Orleans Antiques Forum

Menu

Hor d’oeuvres:

Souffle Potatoes

 

Appetizer:

Demi Shrimp Remoulade

 

Entrée:

Grillades and Grits

 

Dessert:

Baked Alaska

 

Drinks:

Mimosa (one per person)

Coffee

Tea

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The 2010 New Orleans Antiques Forum was made possible with support from: