An enslaved woman named Sally Miller went to the Louisiana Supreme Court to sue for her freedom. She won, then she was forgotten.
A new THNOC acquisition gives a behind-the-scenes look at the work of a prolific artist.
From jazz to bounce, funk to klezmer, these songs add local flavor to the holidays.
Inspired by the Enlightenment, Spanish king Carlos III enacted broad-ranging reforms across the Spanish empire, leading to major improvements in Spanish New Orleans.
Two decorative arts fellows are part of a growing wave of scholars challenging established norms for the field.
A new collection at THNOC documents the career of a “little” woman who made a big impact on New Orleans music.
Untangling the web of war, family ties, and secret pacts that brought Louisiana under Spanish control.
Two great fires destroyed large portions of New Orleans during the city’s Spanish colonial era. The disasters spurred major changes to the cityscape that can still be observed today.
Earlier historians called Alejandro O’Reilly an “executioner” because of his role in quelling the 1768 rebellion against Spanish rule. THNOC reevaluates the infamous governor’s legacy.
Using rare and one-of a kind items, THNOC's Louisiana History Galleries traces the state's history from before the colonial era through Hurricane Katrina. These five objects from the galleries shine light on New Orleans's rich past.
