HISTORIC BK HOUSE & GARDENS KICKS OFF ITS
BICENTENNIAL YEAR WITH A SPECIAL RIBBON-CUTTING
WHO: The Historic BK House & Gardens and New Orleans Chamber
WHAT: Special ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the kick-off of the BK House
Bicentennial Year.
WHEN: January 12, 2026
1:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Historic BK House & Gardens
1113 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
WHY: The historic home, built in 1826, is one of the oldest homes in the French Quarter and is recognized as a National Historic Landmark, and in 2026, the house will celebrate its 200th Anniversary. As BKH looks forward to this monumental milestone, much of its scheduled 2026 programming and community events will reflect different aspects of the house’s 200 years. There is also a goal this year to raise $200,00 to continue its long- term mission to preserve the site and collections and educate the public about the historical significance of BK House & Gardens.
Among those attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony are BK House Trustees and members of the Bicentennial Committee, as well as Chamber leadership and
Ambassadors.
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About The Historic BK House & Gardens: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the house was built in 1826, purchased by noted author Frances Parkinson Keyes in 1948, and restored under her loving care. Programming has evolved in the last several years to focus on the seven families who lived on the property, as well as the influences of the French Quarter neighborhood. A new interpretative program is underway to better reflect the heritage of the site. Membership, events, grants, donations, and fundraising activities generate revenue needed for ongoing restoration and capital improvement projects.
