Bring New Orleans History to Life
Laura Guccione brings the hidden histories of New Orleans to audiences through engaging, research-based storytelling grounded in lived experience. Blending archival discoveries with insights from decades immersed in the city’s hospitality, culinary, and creative communities, Laura makes complex cultural history accessible, memorable, and relevant.
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Available for lectures, author conversations, panels, university and museum programs, community events, book clubs, and media appearances, Laura can tailor each presentation to the interests of the audience.
Lectures
Engaging, research-based presentations that explore the hidden histories behind New Orleans traditions, including St. Joseph’s Day, Mi-Carême, Sicilian immigration, foodways, masking, faith, and cultural identity. Each lecture can be tailored for universities, museums, libraries, historical organizations, and conferences.
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Conversations
Informal, moderated discussions that invite audiences into Laura’s journey, from the French Quarter and hospitality industry to culinary school, academic research, and authorship. Ideal for author events, bookstores, podcasts, book clubs, and cultural organizations.
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Panels
Thoughtful participation in multidisciplinary conversations about New Orleans history, Southern culture, immigration, food traditions, community memory, and responsible cultural preservation. Laura contributes both scholarly research and the perspective of someone deeply rooted in the culture she studies.
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Community Programs
Accessible, interactive programs designed for local organizations, churches, libraries, schools, neighborhood groups, and cultural associations. These sessions connect historical research with community knowledge, encourage audiences to share their own stories, and help preserve the living traditions that shape New Orleans.
Contact Me
Interested in inviting Laura to speak, discussing a media opportunity, or connecting about her work? Send a message to begin the conversation.