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HNOC Commemorates America’s 250th Birthday with 2026 Programs
From concerts to panel discussions, the Collection joins organizations across the country in marking the anniversary.
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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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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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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 successful outcome of the American Revolution.
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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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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.
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WVUE: HNOC Curator Discusses the Dryades Street Boycott of 1960
May 26, 2026
Eric Seiferth joined WVUE Fox 8 New Orleans to discuss a key moment of the Civil Rights Movement in New Orleans, as told in HNOC’s “The Trail They Blazed” exhibition.
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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.
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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.
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HNOC Announces Winners of 2026 Student Writing Contest
April 15, 2026
This year’s contest challenged students to address important civil rights issues facing America today and in the future, inspired by the HNOC exhibition “The Trail They Blazed.”
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NOLA.com: See a 360-Degree View of the American Revolution at this New French Quarter Exhibit
April 14, 2026
Contributing writer Dave Walker asked HNOC’s chief curator about what visitors can look forward to in the new interactive exhibition.
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HNOC Commemorates America’s 250th Birthday with 2026 Programs
March 27, 2026
From concerts to panel discussions, the Collection joins organizations across the country in marking the anniversary.
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Country Roads Magazine: Time Travel on Royal Street
March 24, 2026
Read an exclusive preview of HNOC’s new exhibition, “American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition,” on view until January 17, 2027.
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