New Orleans Meeting Logistical information

    The 2012 French Colonial Historical Society conference is being held in New Orleans. Registration begins on Thursday, May 31 at 8am and will continue throughout the day. The conference hotel is the Astor Crowne Plaza, which is located at the corner of Canal and Bourbon Streets.

To make reservations at the conference rate go to

 http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/new-orleans/msyla/hoteldetail?groupCode=FCH 

The conference ends Saturday, June 2nd. Transportation to and from the city by car is via I-10.  All flights arrive at the New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (msy). The airport is approximately 30 minutes from the downtown area and has shuttle buses and taxis. The fee for the shuttle bus is approximately $38.00 round trip. Or $20.00 one way. If you have a child you must provide an approved car seat. Taxis charge a flat rate of $37.50 to the French Quarter, without tip. The festivities include a reception at the Cabildo, hosted by the Louisiana State Museum and cocktails at the Historic New Orleans Collection. The banquet will be held Saturday, June 2nd at the Acme Oyster House, a traditional and very popular New Orleans restaurant, on Iberville Street. We encourage everyone to plan to attend what will be a unique New Orleans experience.

For a preliminary conference program, please click here.