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The Truth and Beauty of Boyd Cruise, Godfather of HNOC
An artist, curator, and preservationist, Cruise shaped the foundation of the Historic New Orleans Collection.
Collection highlights
Touro Infirmary Archives
A vast collection spanning the history of the oldest continuously operating hospital in New Orleans.
HNOC in the News
Country Roads Magazine Examines the Clarence John Laughlin Archive at HNOC
August 26, 2026
The article explores the surrealist photographer’s archive as viewed as an architectural survey of the Gothic south.
Events
Researching Your Property’s History
December 4, 2026, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Join us for a free seminar exploring four distinct resources available to anyone interested in New Orleans property research, led by a panel of historians and genealogists.
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Discovering Stained Glass in New Orleans
How a Michigan widower found inspiration in the sacred glasswork of the Crescent City.
HNOC in the News
NOLA.com Features HNOC’s Paul Prudhomme Building Among 19 Award-Winning Historic Renovation Projects
May 30, 2026
HNOC’s renovation of 416 Chartres Street received a Louisiana Landmarks Society 2026 Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation.
Events
French Quarter Museum Night
July 2, 2026, 4–8 p.m.
Join us for a free, after-hours neighborhood museum crawl and celebration, presented by French Quarter Museum Association.
HNOC in the News
WVUE: HNOC Curator Explores the History of Shotgun Houses
May 22, 2026
WVUE Fox 8 New Orleans spoke with Lydia Blackmore to discuss the history, features, and legacy of one of New Orleans’s most iconic building styles.
Events
Cheers to 60 Years! Presented by Ryan Gootee General Contractors
October 29, 2026, 6–9 p.m.
Join us in celebrating HNOC‘s 60th birthday with an unforgettable evening in the French Quarter.