Annual Gala 2018

West End Blog • December 20, 2018

Each year the Louis Armstrong House Museum holds their Annual Gala for board members, staff, donors, and contributors to the preservation of Louis’ legacy. This year the Gala was entitled […]

Founder & Scat Singing Legend: Louis Armstrong

West End Blog • December 18, 2018

There’s no doubt that Louis Armstrong was a musical trailblazer, avid traveler, and a domestic and international superstar. An array of fans, commentators, and generations have followed his musical career beyond […]

All Roads Lead To Louis

West End Blog • November 14, 2018

After two months as a fellow I have already learned and experienced more than I could have ever imagined. Probably the most enlightening aspect of this fellowship has been my […]

Family Tree

West End Blog • November 9, 2018

Living in New York has proven to be more of an eye-opening experience than I could ever imagine. It has allowed me to gain immense knowledge through this fellowship, as […]

A Tale of Two Ideologies

West End Blog • October 23, 2018

Booker T. Washington and W.E.B Dubois are two figures who are commonly recognized throughout the African American narrative. Both of their ideologies shaped the social structure of the black community […]

One Month In!

West End Blog • October 16, 2018

Working in a historic home is very sentimental and truly an honor. The intimacy of preserving the legacy of an icon while depicting their biography with a tangible piece of […]

The Man In Front of the Camera

West End Blog • October 5, 2018

As our fifth week gets underway, I am finding myself engulfed in research about Louis Armstrong as the man off stage. Admittedly, I did not have an immense amount of […]

Welcome Aiyonna and Robert!

West End Blog • September 28, 2018

The Louis Armstrong House Museum is delighted to introduce you to our second cohort of Fellows: Aiyonna Aviles and Robert Wright! Below they will tell you a bit about themselves, […]

It’s Been Real

West End Blog • June 21, 2018

As my fellowship at The Louis Armstrong House Museum comes to a close, I must recollect on the fundamental experiences I’ve gained during my time here. I’ve learned a plethora […]