Spooky New Orleans
Spooky New Orleans Halloween is an exciting time in a city with as spooky of a past as New Orleans. Whether you are interested in
October 21, 2026
Nutrias
Nutrias
The Historic District Landmarks Commission
2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the Historic District Landmarks Commission. Explore HDLC records in the City Archives including photographs, surveys, slides, reports, timelines and more!
August 21, 2026
Watching America Grow: New Orleans Celebrates the 250th Birthday of America
Watching America Grow: New Orleans Celebrates the 250th Birthday of America explores the city’s unique role in the American story, beginning long before the founding
July 2, 2026
Lost New Orleans: Echoes of the Crescent City
“Lost New Orleans: Echoes of the Crescent City” explores the places, events, institutions, and infrastructure that once defined life in the Crescent City through photographs, maps, documents, and artifacts from the New Orleans City Archives & Special Collections.
July 2, 2026
GenFest 2026
Thank you for another successful GenFest! This year, we went back the to basics of genealogy research, with a panel discussion and programs focusing on foundational research practices when starting your genealogy journey. Recordings for some programs will be available soon. Thank you to all participants, panelists, presenters, and attendees for making GenFest such a special event!
May 11, 2026
How to: Researching Police Records
The City Archives & Special Collections holds a large collection of records from the City’s police departments, dating back to 1804. Here, we take researchers through the process of navigating our collection of police records and provide tips on searching and access.
April 30, 2026
How to: Search Census Records
How to: Search Census Records A census is a complete listing of a population, and it may contain additional metadata about that population. The most commonly referenced
April 20, 2026
Carnival Collection
This exhibit celebrates Carnival Ephemera from the Old Line Carnival Krewes, showcasing invitations, dance cards, bulletins, and admittance cards.
February 8, 2026
Yellow Fever in New Orleans
Learn more about the scale of the Yellow Fever epidemic in New Orleans, and the City’s response to it.
December 3, 2025
How to: Use City Directories
Learn more about using City Directories for Genealogy and Property Research.
November 5, 2025
Nutrias.org
In 1995, archivists Wayne Everard and Irene Wainwright created the New Orleans Public Library’s first website, the beloved www.nutrias.org. In an effort to pay homage to our original web presence, we present to you the City Archives & Special Collections’ blog: Nutrias.