Louis and Lucille Armstrong, photo courtesy of the Louis Armstrong House Museum and Archives

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Louis Armstrong House Museum and Archives in Corona, Queens, sustains and promotes the cultural, historical, and humanitarian legacy of Louis Armstrong by preserving and interpreting his house and grounds, collecting and sharing archival materials that document Armstrong's life and legacy, developing programs for the public that educate and inspire, and engaging with contemporary artists to create performances and new works.

On Friday, October 17, 2025, the New Jersey Jazz Society will offer jazz fans a chance to tour LAHM as part of a special event, celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Louis Armstrong's Hot Five. The trip will leave Morristown, NJ, at 9:30am and return at 5:30pm. Here's what it includes:

* Round trip coach to Corona, Queens (pickup and drop off at the Morris Museum).

*Admission to LAHM and Archives

* Private Archives presentation by Ricky Riccardi, LAHM Director of Research Collections and author of three books about Armstrong.

* Box lunch in LAHM gardens.

* Pre and post-event guided discussion.

* Free covered parking at the Morris Museum (6 Normandy Heights Road) in Morristown, New Jersey.

Event price: $88.00 (including a $3.00 handling fee per ticket). To order tickets, log onto www.njjs.org. Please Note: Payments made via credit card are processed through NJJS’s Square portal. The page says “Donate.” Please reference “LAHM TRIP” in the “Memo” line and provide your contact information where requested.

Founded in 1972, the New Jersey Jazz Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the performance, promotion, and preservation of America’s original art form — jazz.

The Society seeks to ensure continuity of the jazz art form through its commitment to nurture and champion young musicians, along with showcasing outstanding national and international artists.