A woman points at an installation at HNOC's "The Trail They Blazed" exhibition. Children are gathered around her.

Students explore The Trail They Blazed exhibition on view at the Historic New Orleans Collection.

Family Day

“The Trail They Blazed”

Family Day

“The Trail They Blazed”

September 20, 2025, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

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!

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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

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This event is presented in collaboration with Young Audiences of Louisiana (YALA).

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