Women of Emanu-El: A Wonderful World – The Louis Armstrong House Museum

“Louis Armstrong was one of the most recognizable entertainers in the world when he chose the working-class neighborhood of Corona, Queens, to be his home in 1943. The Louis and Lucille Armstrong home is now a historical site and a world-class museum.”
Credit: Louis Armstrong House Museum

Join Women of Emanu-El (WE) for a private guided tour of this legendary home. We will view an assortment of mementos, personal belongings, notepads with scribbled notes, as well as voice recordings. Don’t miss this chance to view the home that honors the life and legacy of Louis Armstrong, one of the most influential individuals in jazz.

CHECK-IN: 10:15 AM | DEPART: 10:30 AM | TOUR: 11:30 AM

We will promptly depart from Temple Emanu-El (One East 65th Street) at 10:30 AM. Lunch will follow at Mark’s Off Madison, or M.O.M., a restaurant and bakery from acclaimed Chef Mark Strausman, formerly of Fred’s at Barneys New York and Campagna. It is one of the 100 best restaurants in NYC.

The event fee includes round-trip premium bus transportation, the museum entrance fee, and lunch. The cost is $155 for Women of Emanu-El and Men’s Club members and $165 for all other temple members and guests. RSVP no later than Monday, January 20th, to reserve your spot, as space is limited.

This tour is exclusively open to temple members and their guests, and sponsored by the Women of Emanu-El.

Questions? Please email us at we@emanuelnyc.org