An Evening with Author S.R. Perricone Author of Cobblestones: A New Orleans Tragedy

Name: An Evening with Author S.R. Perricone Author of Cobblestones: A New Orleans Tragedy
Start: 2026-03-11T17:30:00-05:00
Location: 523 St. Ann Street - Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70116

Schedule

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

523 St. Ann Street - Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70116 | New Orleans, LA

Join the 1850 House Museum Store and Friends of the Cabildo for an Evening with S.R. Perricone Diving into the Sicilian experience and history in the French Quarter and how it intertwines with his latest book "Cobblestones: A New Orleans Tragedy"
Event details:
Wednesday, March 11
Reception: 5:30 pm.
Lecture: 6:00 pm.
1850 House Museum Store 523 St. Ann St.
Free and open to the public.
Seatings is limited RSVP below.
Book Purchase Info:
Secure your copy of Cobblestones: A New Orleans Tragedy either by pre-order or direct purchase at the event.
Hardcover: $44.09 ($37.47 for Friends of the Cabildo Members)
Paperback: $29.76 ($25.29 for Friends of the Cabildo Members)
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About the book:
The turbulent history of Post-Reconstruction New Orleans collides with the plight of Sicilian immigrants seeking refuge in America.
Antonio, a young man fleeing Sicily after avenging his father's murder, embarks on a harrowing journey to New Orleans with the help of Jesuit priests expelled from his homeland. But the promise of a fresh start quickly sours as Antonio finds himself entangled in a volatile clash of cultures, corruption, and crime.
In the late 19th century, Italian immigrants in New Orleans faced hostility, exploitation, and a brutal system of indentured servitude. Antonio becomes a witness to history as a bitter feud over the docks spirals into violence, culminating in the assassination of Irish police chief David C. Hennessy. The ensuing trial of nine Italians and the shocking lynching of eleven innocent men ignited international outrage, threatening to sever ties between the United States and Italy.
Caught in the crossfire of prejudice and power struggles, Antonio fights to survive while grappling with his own past and future. His journey weaves a gripping tale of resilience, betrayal, and the enduring hope for justice. Cobblestones: A New Orleans Tragedy is a poignant reminder of the human cost of intolerance and the courage it takes to rebuild a life from ashes.