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Huey Long, Tiger King
For years, the notorious Louisianan politician was also the unofficial football coach and bandleader of LSU.
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The Big Freezy
Sweltering New Orleans played a pivotal role in the history of man-made ice.
HNOC in the News
NOLA Now: HNOC Offering Free Tours and Special Perks During Museum Month
August 11, 2026
Organized by New Orleans & Company each August, members of participating local museums receive free access to all other participating institutions throughout the month.
Events
Spain and the American Revolution along the Mississippi River
September 24 to September 26, 2026
Presented by the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute (QSSI), join us for a special symposium exploring Spain’s strategic, social, and cultural impact on the American Revolution.
Events
Public Session: Fashioning Belief and Commitment
August 7, 2026, 3–4 p.m.
Join us for a free lecture at HNOC’s 2026 Antiques Forum exploring life’s milestones through fashion, featuring Michael E. Mamp, curator of the LSU Textile and Costume Museum.
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When the Drag Queens of Club My-O-My Ruled the Lake
Straddling gender and parish lines on piers over Lake Pontchartrain, tourists flocked to see “The World’s Most Beautiful Boys in Women’s Attire.”
Events
2026 Chess Club Meeting
September 12, 2026, 1–3 p.m.
Join HNOC’s free, all-ages Chess Club to learn more about the game and help plan future gatherings and events.