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Detail of a stained glass window at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church (now Hotel Peter and Paul).
First Draft

Discovering Stained Glass in New Orleans

How a Michigan widower found inspiration in the sacred glasswork of the Crescent City.

A street view of 416 Chartres Street
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.
A painting of the French Quarter during sunset. The view overlooks Jackson Square and steamboats on the Mississippi River.
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 curator Lydia Blackmore discusses the history of shotgun houses in a segment on WVUE Fox 8 New Orleans.
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.
An illustration of a pageant design entitled "Twelfth Night Revelers." Dancing champagne bottles, cakes, teacups and more are depicted.
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Cheers to 60 Years! Presented by Ryan Gootee General Contractors

October 29, 2026

Join us in celebrating HNOC‘s 60th birthday with an unforgettable evening in the French Quarter.
Amanda McFillen, HNOC director of audience engagement, is interviewed by NOLA Now.
HNOC in the News

NOLA Now: HNOC Offers Curator Camp for Museum-Loving Teens

April 16, 2026
Happening June 8–12, 2026, the summer program brings history, art, and museums to life for local teens.
A street view of 416 Chartres Street
HNOC in the News

Louisiana Landmarks Society Honors HNOC’s Renovation of Former K-Paul’s Restaurant

March 21, 2026
The Collection’s 416 Chartres Street project received a 2026 Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation.
A view of Daniel Hammer being interviewed on "Out To Lunch" with Peter Ricchiuti.
HNOC in the News

WWNO: “It’s New Orleans: Out To Lunch” Hosts HNOC President & CEO

February 9, 2026
The popular podcast host Peter Ricchiuti dined with HNOC’s Daniel Hammer to discuss the role of museums in chronicling historical memory.
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