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How Madame Bégué Invented Brunch, a Meal Born in New Orleans
What began as a decadent “second breakfast” for hungry French Quarter butchers became a global dining sensation.
First Draft
East Meets West
Over the course of a century, two iterations of Chinatown in New Orleans shaped the city’s landscape and culture.
Events
Cheers to 60 Years!
October 29, 2026
Join us in celebrating HNOC‘s 60th birthday with an unforgettable evening in the French Quarter.
First Draft
The French Quarter That Made Cosimo Matassa
Before his recording studio changed the course of American popular music, Cosimo Matassa grew up in a teeming French Quarter community that no longer exists.
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.
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.
Events
Material Belief: Objects of Faith, Spirit, and Tradition
August 7 to August 9, 2026
Explore the history and cultural context of antiques shaped by belief, devotion, and spiritual practice throughout the American Gulf South.
Announcement
Stories Behind the Sounds: Celebrate Music History at French Quarter Fest
February 26, 2026
Join HNOC for three days of hot music, cool indoor spaces, and legendary musical experiences that are free to the public.