Preserving the Past: The Historic Houses Society Annual Fall Gala
Event Date: November 6, 2025 |
he Historic Houses Society Annual Fall Gala, held this year on Thursday, November 6, 2025, is one of New Orleans’ most important annual fundraising events. It’s an evening where high society elegance meets a crucial mission: preserving the city’s architectural history.
A Night for Preservation
This exclusive, black-tie optional event honors the top patrons and members of the Historic Houses Society, which operates the Hermann-Grima House and the Gallier Historic House, two priceless 19th-century French Quarter homes. These houses are not just beautiful museums; they are vital educational resources.
The Gala’s primary purpose is to raise funds for the care, restoration, and educational programming of these two National Historic Landmarks. Your support goes toward maintaining the integrity of these buildings and funding programs that explore diverse topics like:
- 19th-century domestic life in New Orleans.
- The history of urban enslavement in the city.
- Historic culinary traditions like open-hearth cooking.
The funds raised ensure that future generations can walk through these homes and gain a deeper understanding of the complex, layered history of New Orleans.
Elegance in the Garden District
Unlike some historic galas held within the museums themselves, the Historic Houses Society often chooses to celebrate at a stunning private Garden District residence. This unique setting allows guests to experience another facet of New Orleans’ incredible architectural heritage outside the French Quarter.
Attendees enjoy a glamorous evening featuring live music, local cuisine often provided by renowned New Orleans restaurant groups (like Ralph Brennan’s), and an open bar. This year, the event honored a dedicated board member and past president of The Woman’s Exchange, emphasizing the legacy of community involvement that sustains these historic sites. The Gala is more than a party; it’s a testament to the belief that nothing tells a story quite like a home, and these preserved homes are essential chapters in New Orleans’ history book.
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