The Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc, best known for its annual French Quarter parade, will host its 14th annual Salon de Jeanne d’Arc this fall — a free public conference exploring Joan of Arc, medieval history, and New Orleans’ French and Catholic heritage.

For the first time, the event will span two Saturdays at two locations:

• Sept. 27, 1:30–5 p.m. at the Old Ursulines Convent Museum, 1112 Chartres St., French Quarter.

• Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.

Both days feature lectures, panels, and performances led by local scholars, community leaders, and members of the Krewe’s royal court. Highlights include:

• A theatrical retelling of Joan of Arc’s life with slides and medieval music.

• “Mythologizing Women Warriors,” a talk by Queen Yolande of Aragon (Megan Holt, PhD, One Book One New Orleans), connecting Joan to Vietnamese heroines in E.M. Tran’s novel Daughters of the New Year.

• “Le Vent Se Lève,” a talk by King Charles VII (Scott Tilton, Nous Foundation), on expanding Louisiana’s Francophone presence.

• A panel discussion on “Yat Catholics,” moderated by Chris Wiseman of the Catholic Cultural Center.

• Workshops, including a hands-on session on creating a medieval coat of arms.

Throughout the day, guests can browse info tables about the Krewe, sign up to march in the 2026 parade, or purchase books tied to the Joan of Arc Book Club.

“The Salon de Jeanne d’Arc is an opportunity for community members, krewe members and volunteers, and all those curious about Joan of Arc and our organization to come together and learn, share, and connect,” said Joan of Arc Project founder Amy Kirk Duvoisin.

Founded in 2008, the Krewe’s annual January 6th procession honors the French heroine’s birthday and New Orleans’ own Twelfth Night traditions. The Salon, launched in 2012, has become a cornerstone of its year-round cultural programming.

For the full Jeanne d’Arc  schedule and details, click here.