Family Day
“The Trail They Blazed”
520 Royal Street
Free admission, registration encouraged
Museum lovers of all ages are invited to a special Family Day celebrating The Trail They Blazed, HNOC’s exhibition about the Civil Rights Movement in New Orleans. Presented in collaboration with Young Audiences of Louisiana (YALA), this free event will feature story times, live music, hands-on activities, gallery talks, and exciting surprises from special guests!
Visit the Shop at the Collection and find a collection of books thematically related to The Trail They Blazed—available in-store or online.Opens in new tab
Admission is free and open to the public, with registration encouraged.
Schedule of Activities
10:30 a.m.
Story Time
Tricentennial Wing, 3rd floor
11 a.m.
Organ demonstration
Seignouret-Brulatour building, 3rd floor
11:30 a.m.
Gallery Talk with a Trailblazer, featuring Dodie Smith-Simmons
Tricentennial Wing, 3rd floor
12 p.m.
Young Audiences of Louisiana (YALA) presents Young Audiences Charter School Jazz Band
Brulatour Courtyard
12:30 p.m.
Young Audiences of Louisiana (YALA) presents Story Time with Brother Roscoe, featuring Dr. Leona Tate
Book: Small Shoes, Great Strides by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Tricentennial Wing, 3rd floor
1 p.m.
Gallery Talk with a Trailblazer, featuring Dr. Leona Tate
Tricentennial Wing, 3rd floor
Support
This event is presented in collaboration with Young Audiences of Louisiana (YALA).
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The Trail They Blazed
Leaders of the local Civil Rights Movement tell their stories of resistance and persistence.
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Why the 19th Amendment Didn’t End the Struggle for Voting Rights
For many women in the South, its ratification was only the beginning of their fight for equality.
Related Collection Highlights
Dr. Louis Charles Roudanez Papers
A rare collection of manuscript essays and family correspondence offers a thrilling look at one of the most influential people in the early struggle for African American civil rights in Louisiana.
American Black Directory
A post-segregation sibling to the Green Book, this directory compiled information on Black-owned businesses across the country.
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