Park Interior
Large open space in the back section of Louis Armstrong Park. Tremé neighborhood.
Hallowed Ground
Congo
Square.
Louis Armstrong Park
701 N. Rampart St • The Bedrock of Culture
Gathering Place
Renowned as the only place where enslaved Africans and free people of color were permitted to gather on Sundays during the 18th and 19th centuries. Here, they preserved West African traditions through trading, singing, and dancing.
Cultural Root: The rhythms performed here were foundational to the development of jazz and the unique identity of New Orleans.
Living Legacy
Officially renamed Congo Square in 2011 (formerly Beauregard Square), the site continues to pulse with life. It hosts concerts, festivals, and the enduring tradition of weekly Sunday drum circles that pay homage to its history.
National Register (1976)
Visitor Protocol
Park Hours
Daily, 08:00 - 18:00.
Admission is free.
Nearby
Mahalia Jackson Theater and statues of legends like Louis Armstrong.
Status: Hallowed Ground
Preserving the Soul of New Orleans