Monday, January 18, 2010

Marie Laveau - Voodoo Queen


What discussion of New Orleans would be complete without some focus on Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen?
Marie Laveau was reportedly buried in Saint Louis Cemetery #1 in New Orleans.
The tomb is a popular place, attracting visitors, who, if they draw three x's (XXX) on its side, maybe Laveau's will help them get their wish.
Of course there's a lot more to being Marie Laveau than meets the eye.
As you watch the video, you'll learn more about one of city's most influential, feared, yet popular women in the history New Orleans.