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Resistance: Three Centuries of Les Cenelles

Williams Research Center 410 Chartres Street, New Orleans

Mayhaw berries—small, tart fruit referred to as les cenelles—are known for their robust hardiness. Armed with this symbolism, the fruit has inspired three centuries of cultural and literary resistance: From the 1845 anthology Les Cenelles: Choix de poésies indigènes and the mid-20th century Les Cenelles Society of Arts and Letters, to today’s Les Cenelles ensemble. Join the Les Cenelles ensemble—Denise …

Free

HNOC Educator Workshop: The Trail They Blazed

Williams Research Center 410 Chartres Street, New Orleans

Educators are invited to a free workshop, hosted by our education department, that will help deepen student experiences and understanding of the Civil Rights Movement in New Orleans through HNOC’s exhibition The Trail They Blazed. The workshop is open to educators of all grade levels and subject areas. The schedule of activities includes modeling and demonstrating …

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Cultivating Lesbian Community: The Daughters of Bilitis in New Orleans

Williams Research Center 410 Chartres Street, New Orleans

Join HNOC and the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana for an evening honoring the legacy of the Daughters of Bilitis, a lesbian social and civil rights organization. The program will include an archival show-and-tell of newly acquired objects from the organization, followed by a conversation featuring Sharon Dauzat, former director of the New Orleans Daughters of …

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HNOC Caring For Your Family Tree: Branching Out

Williams Research Center 410 Chartres Street, New Orleans

Registration opens September 8, 2025. Subscribe to our email list for updates about this and similar programs! In conjunction with Family History Month, HNOC is excited to host a special workshop to help members of our community organize family records so that they can be researched and preserved for future generations. Professional genealogist Marguerite Scully, HNOC family …

$10

HNOC Food Forum: “Come Pass a Good Time”

Williams Research Center 410 Chartres Street, New Orleans

You’re invited to celebrate the culinary traditions and unmatched hospitality that make home gatherings in Louisiana special—from backyard seafood boils to elegant dinner parties. With the help of local chefs and historians, the 2025 Food Forum will dive deep into the state’s welcoming spirit, blending cultural insights with practical tips for hosting unforgettable, joy-filled gatherings. …

$100
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