The internationally recognized Longue Vue House and Gardens is a classical revival mansion plotted on eight acres of magnificent gardens. Originally established in 1924, the house and gardens have become an integral part of New Orleans’ heritage. Through its programs, events and exhibitions, Longue Vue seeks to preserve and use its historical and artistic legacy to both educate and inspire. After the site lost two-thirds of its gardens during Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, a landscape renewal project was put in place to recapture key aspects of the original property. The Tourism Cares grant will help purchase indigenous trees and shrubs in efforts to restore the original landscape character.