The Hermann-Grima House in New Orleans, LA is an excellent tour to take if you are curious not only about architecture but also life in the mid 1800's. This beautifully gentile New Orleans home is located on St. Louis Street, in the center of the famous
French Quarter. You can take a guided tour Monday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For the admission price of $6 for adults and $5 for students and seniors, you get quite a bit of interesting history about New Orleans in the 1800's as well as the life of a well-to-do Creole family.
Upon your visit to the Hermann-Grima House in New Orleans, you will discover that the home is lovingly restored and is historically accurate, using archeological and historic research as a guide. If you truly want to know about life in the mid to late 1800s, this home will give you an idea and the neat part is that many of the furnishings are originals from the Hermann family, of which Sam Hermann Sr. was the builder.
Back in the day, most homes had kitchens outdoors rather than indoors. The Hermann-Grima House has an outdoor kitchen which is not only functional but often put to use. In fact, this lovely museum home sponsors several cooking classes a year in this outdoor kitchen. One of the highlights of this home would be to visit during the holidays when the formal Victorian decorations are pulled out.
Throughout the year, there are different themed events that occur at the Hermann-Grime House. An interesting one in particular occurs in October when the workers who conduct the tours as well as the house itself are dressed as if in mourning. You can also see the stables which are original as well as the courtyard full of flowers and trees in bloom. This home is truly a sight to see and enjoy.
