The Beauregard-Keyes House is a historic residence located at 1113 Chartres Street in the French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana. It is currently a museum, the BK Historic House and Gardens, that focuses on the past residents and associates of the house.

The Historic BK House & Gardens is a National Historic Landmark built in 1826. We are open for guided tours Monday - Saturday, from 10 AM - 3 PM.

Much of it collected by Mrs. Keyes, it reflects her family through key portraits, her Catholicism, and commitment towards General Beauregard’s connection (he lived in the house for 18 months after the Civil War) through 3 generations of family portraits.

BK Historic House and Gardens is currently open for tours, Monday-Saturday, from 10-3pm. Book your tour today!

Directly opposite the venerable Ursuline Convent on Chartres Street, the Beauregard-Keyes House and Gardens stand as a testament to the American and Frech-Creole designs that inhabit the city of New Orleans. Constructed in 1826, this house has witnessed many stories told by its diverse residents.

Built in 1826, the BK House is a National Historic Landmark and an outstanding example of Creole and American architectural styles. BK's diverse history includes the stories of those who both lived and labored here, creating a narrative as unique as New Orleans itself. Come take a …

Mar 8, 2024 · The Beauregard-Keyes House, located at 1113 Chartres Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a historic residence that now serves as a museum. Known as the BK Historic House and Gardens, the museum provides a glimpse into the lives of the house's past residents and associates.

The Beauregard-Keyes House, built in 1826, for wealthy auctioneer Joseph LeCarpentier, is a fine example of a raised center hall house. It is named for two of its former tenants, Confederate General Pierre Gustave Toutant (P.G.T.) Beauregard and author Frances Parkinson Keyes.

Confederate General P. G. T. Beauregard (of the recently deposed Confederate monument) lived here between 1865 and 1867. From 1944 until 1970 it ... This “raised cottage,” with its Doric columns and handsome twin staircases, was built as a residence by a wealthy New Orleans auctioneer, Joseph LeCarpentier, in 1826.

This stately, 1826 mansion in the French Quarter contains collections from the Beauregard Family and from noted author Frances Parkinson Keyes. Guided tours on the hour Mon. - Sat. 10am - 3pm. Admission also available for private functions.