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High-angle view of Canal Street in New Orleans featuring a red streetcar traveling through a palm tree-lined boulevard surrounded by tall city buildings.

Louisiana

Rhythm of Resistance: Civil Rights & Jazz in New Orleans

Program No. 25672RJ

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An arched bridge spans a quiet lagoon with ducks swimming in Louis Armstrong Park, New Orleans, under a clear blue sky.

An arched stone bridge spans a calm waterway surrounded by lush green foliage and Spanish moss in New Orleans City Park.

Jazz players perform on their saxophones in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Ornate red building in the New Orleans French Quarter features multi-level wrought iron balconies adorned with lush hanging plants under a bright, cloudy sky.

A close-up of a Bourbon Street sign in New Orleans with a glowing Live Jazz sign in the background.

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Arrival day is on Sunday, November 28, 2027.

Meet the group at Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans in New Orleans, LA

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:00 p.m. Program Registration & Orientation; 5:30 p.m. Meet and Greet Happy Hour; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, December 4, 2027 in New Orleans, LA at Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans

End of Trip: Approximately 11:00 a.m. after brunch; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out.

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Program Arrival Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 15 miles .

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Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

Walk outside the baggage claim area and take the next available taxi in line to the hotel. Current rates are $36 from MSY to the French Quarter for up to two people. For every additional person, it is $15 per person.

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Arrival day is on 11/28/2027.

Meet the group at Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans in New Orleans, LA.

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:00 p.m. Program Registration & Orientation; 5:30 p.m. Meet and Greet Happy Hour; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, December 4, 2027 in New Orleans, LA at Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans.

End of Trip: Approximately 11:00 a.m. after brunch; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out..

Program Arrival

Station: New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 5-10 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 1 mile .

Transportation Options From the Train Station

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Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

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Walk outside the terminal and take the next available taxi in line to the hotel.

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Arrival day is on 11/28/2027.

Meet the group at Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans in New Orleans, LA.

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 4:00 p.m. Program Registration & Orientation; 5:30 p.m. Meet and Greet Happy Hour; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, December 4, 2027 in New Orleans, LA at Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans.

End of Trip: Approximately 11:00 a.m. after brunch; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out..

Parking

The Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans offers on-site covered self-parking for $35 + tax per night.

Directions

Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans From West

Head I-10 East towards New Orleans Business District and Slidell. Exit Superdome/Poydras St (Exit 234B). Follow the exit ramp for .2 miles before merging onto Poydras St. Continue straight on Poydras St for .6 miles, passing major intersections including Lasalle St and Loyola Ave. Move to the right lane as you approach Baronne St. The entrance to Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans is on the right-hand side between Baronne St and Carondelet St. Pull in to the covered valet drive-up area at the entrance to the hotel.

Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans From East

Head I-10 West toward Baton Rouge. Exit Orleans Ave/Vieux Carre (235A). Proceed down ramp and turn left at the light onto Orleans Ave. Continue on Orleans Ave under Interstate. Orleans Ave becomes Basin Street. Basin St becomes Loyola Ave. After crossing Tulane Ave, turn left onto Gravier St. Take the next right onto Rampart St. Stay on Rampart St for .2 miles. Turn left onto Poydras St. In .2 miles, the Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans will be on the right-hand side, between Baronne St and Carondelet St. Pull into the covered valet area at the entrance to the hotel.

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