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Events

HNOC Ce Soir: “A Vanishing Bounty”

March 11, 2026, 4:30–7:30 p.m.
Join us for an after-hours celebration of Louisiana’s coastal environment and culture inspired by HNOC’s “A Vanishing Bounty” exhibition.
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HNOC in the News

Biz New Orleans: Morrison Lecture Explores 20 Years of Post-Katrina Planning

August 14, 2025
Copresented with Vieux Carre Property Owners, Residents, and Associates and the Vieux Carre Commission Foundation, the event will feature renowned urban planner David Dixon joined by a panel of local experts.
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Grass Roots

The native plants of Louisiana’s coast form a vital part of the region’s ecosystem and cultures.

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HNOC in the News

NOLA.com: NO’s Vietnamese Community a Model of Resilience in the Midst of Trouble

July 25, 2025
In a new guest column, HNOC Senior Historian Mark Cave draws parallels between New Orleans’s post-Katrina recovery and the experiences of its Vietnamese immigrant community after the fall of Saigon.
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Six Things I Learned the Last Time I Evacuated

When it comes to hurricanes, Louisiana folks know how to balance humor and gravity, as shown in this award-winning essay from HNOC’s 2025 Student Writing Contest.

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We’re Not Done Yet: Post-Katrina Urban Planning Lessons

August 16, 2025, 1–2 p.m.
Renowned urban planner David Dixon and a panel of local leaders reframe the story of New Orleans’s recovery as the pursuit of an achievable, community-centered vision.
An artistic print shows a silhouetted figure holding a bright orange torch walks through a dense, swamp-like forest with tangled branches and hanging moss.
Collection highlights

Zanatta Editions Environmental Art Prints

A collection of prints by Jacqueline Bishop and Douglas Bourgeois, donated by art publisher Zanatta Editions, probes the complex relationship between humans and the natural environment.

A tintype photo shows Caliste Martinez Fucich and S. M. Fucich seated next to each other.
Collection highlights

Fucich Family Papers 

In 1867, Sam Fucich immigrated from Croatia to south Louisiana. His seafood business helped grow the industry. 

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