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Events
Reimagining New Orleans: The Sketchbook of J. N. B. de Pouilly
March 18, 2026, 6–7 p.m.
The unrealized visions of a bold New Orleans architect are the focus of year’s Martha Robinson Lecture, presented by the Louisiana Landmarks Society.
HNOC in the News
Walter Isaacson: To Mark Our Country’s 250th Birthday, Let’s Look to Our Roots
January 26, 2026
In a letter to the editor for NOLA.com, the renowned historian and author cited HNOC’s upcoming exhibition as an opportunity for Americans to celebrate the historical milestone.
First Draft
“One of the Great Literary Curiosities” of French Quarter Bohemia Turns 100
With a foreword by William Faulkner and clever portrait drawings, Sherwood Anderson and Other Famous Creoles is an offbeat who’s-who of 1920s New Orleans.
Events
Revolutionary Elegance in Colonial Williamsburg
June 7 to June 11, 2026
Step back in time with HNOC for an exclusive five-day exploration of the nation’s largest living history museum.
Events
“Tierra Sagrada” Film Screening and Q&A
April 16, 2026, 2–4:30 p.m.
HNOC and Postmambo Studies copresent “Tierra Sagrada,” a thrilling documentary offering a rare look at Afro-Cuban music and cultural traditions.
Press Release
“Captive State” Named Museum Exhibition of the Year by Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
January 15, 2026
HNOC joins eight other Bright Lights Awards recipients that were recognized for their significant contributions to the understanding of Louisiana’s history and culture in the humanities field.
Events
One Single Place: New Orleans, Louisiana, and the Shaping of the Early American Republic (1795–1815)
March 20 to March 21, 2026
The 2026 History Symposium explores how cultural exchange and trade between Louisiana and the Illinois Country shaped the early American republic.
Collection highlights
Hugh Hefner Letter
The Playboy founder laments the effect of Jim Crow on his budding empire.
Events
Syncopated Siblings: The Music of Cuba and New Orleans
April 15, 2026, 6–7:30 p.m.
Hear the shared musical legacy of Cuba and New Orleans in this lecture and concert featuring author and historian Ned Sublette, joined by legendary percussionist Bill Summers and his supergroup, CUBANEXION.
