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Casa de la Legacion de Espana en Filadelfia
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Spain and the American Revolution along the Mississippi River

September 25 to September 26, 2026
Presented in partnership with the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute (QSSI), join us for a special symposium exploring Spain’s strategic, social, and cultural impact on the American Revolution.
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Great Day LA Louisiana Purchase
HNOC in the News

WWL-TV: Louisiana Purchase Documents from HNOC Reveal History of Louisiana Statehood

June 30, 2026
Malik Mingo from Great Day Louisiana and HNOC Chief Curator Jason Wiese discussed the rare manucripts in anticipation of America’s 250th anniversary.
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Great Day LA American Revolution
HNOC in the News

WWL-TV: HNOC Celebrates America’s 250th with Free Interactive Exhibition

June 29, 2026
Malik Mingo from Great Day Louisiana visited the museum to explore “American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition.”
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HNOC Chief Curator Jason Wiese on WYES-TV's "Informed Sources" program
HNOC in the News

WYES-TV: HNOC Chief Curator Discusses the New Orleans Experience Throughout US History

June 20, 2026
On the June 19 episode of “Informed Sources,” Jason Wiese joined a panel of experts to reflect on how the city has shaped American history.
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Pastel portrait of Don Bernardo de Galvez between 1780 and 1786.
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Episode Two of “Beyond the 13 Colonies” Discusses Bernardo de Gálvez, Spanish Governor of Louisiana

June 18, 2026
Coproduced by WWNO 89.9 FM and HNOC, the interview series explores the contributions of Louisiana and the Gulf South region to the American Revolution.
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A historical illustration depicts a man in formal 19th-century attire standing beside an ornate table. The man has a mustache and wears a long coat. The background includes a draped curtain and part of a wall map.
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“Monumental” Book Signing with Brian K. Mitchell

June 26, 2026, 1–3 p.m.
Join us for a book signing with the lead author of “Monumental: Oscar Dunn and His Radical Fight in Reconstruction Louisiana.”
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An image of Club My-O-My master of ceremonies Jimmy Callaway dressed as a Southern belle.
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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.” 

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Still rendering from "American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition" showing Free Men of Color as soldiers fighting for the Spanish.
Announcement

WWNO and HNOC Debut “Beyond the 13 Colonies” Radio Series

June 12, 2026
The series explores the lesser-known contributions of Louisiana and the Gulf South region to the outcome of the American Revolution.
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A colorful painting depicting clientelle of the Golden Lantern, a renowned gay bar in New Orleans.
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Celebrate Pride with HNOC

June 1, 2026
Dive into content that showcases LGBT+ New Orleanians who have contributed to the city’s history and culture.
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