The beginning of German history within New Orleans starts about 25 miles upriver, towards the original German settlements in Southeast Louisiana. It all began when Charles Frederick d’Arensbourg, a German speaking Swedish soldier, took with him 300 men to venture to New France (what would later become Louisiana and New Orleans).

When discussing instances of American Jewish philanthropy, it would be remiss to neglect discussing Judah Touro. Judah Touro was a fascinating man, although not originally from New Orleans, he was a defining figure in New Orleans Jewish history and American Jewish identity.

Spotlighting the Jewish community, their impact on New Orleans, and the notable figures and places of the group’s history in the city. Despite making up only 1% of the New Orleans population throughout history, the impact by the Jewish community can’t be understated.

Summertime has certainly arrived in New Orleans, so grab yourself some shade and a cocktail and sit back for the first post of our new series. Paved Paradise has an amazing intern, Bear Gruzen. He’s been delving into the treasure trove of archives at the Williams Research Center to bring us tales of past residents that have shaped the city we all love.

This year's Thanksgiving just isn't going to be the same without a day at the Fairgrounds. BUT Paved Paradise is coming to the rescue! Join us for our 1st Annual Thanksgiving Day (hobby)Horse Race!

Victory? (yep)

Agony of defeat? (of course)

Chaos? (indeed)

Halloween isn't cancelled this year, just different! Come ride bikes and nosh on Bourbon Spicy Chicken Wings with Paved Paradise Bike Tours. Don your costume and join us for a socially distant (but very social) bike ride and dance party to Audubon Park and back. At the park there will be an amazing no-contact picnic spread of wings and sides by We Got This Catering as well as spooky suds to quench that heat.