Headline Events in New Orleans History
Learn about notable events that happened in New Orleans by using this timeline and researching them in the newspapers.
August 6, 2024
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Program: The Trail They Blazed
Join us for The Trail They Blazed featuring civil rights legends in conversation with the Historic New Orleans Collection
July 30, 2024
Program: ASC 35: The History of McDonogh 35
Join Wanda Herbert-Romain for a rousing history of McDonogh 35 from its beginning to present day!
July 25, 2024
From Common and Basin to Tulane and Loyola
In the last quarter of the 20th century, the Central Business District changed as radically as it did when it was developing during the 1820s and 1830s. Many of the old structures have been preserved and converted for new uses. Today this section of the city bustles with commercial, business, governmental, educational and recreational activities.
July 22, 2024
Words and Traditions
Learn popular explanations for a variety of local colloquialisms and traditions with an emphasis on food.
July 2, 2024
Que la fête commence!
Que la fête commence! The French Influence on the Good Life in New Orleans An Exhibit from the New Orleans Public Library This exhibit offers
June 11, 2024
Celebrating the Tricentennial
New Orleans celebrated it’s Tricentennial in 2018 with a year of events, exhibits and a celebration of the City’s History. The City Archives contributed to the celebration and helped to share how our collections have impacted the City.
June 10, 2024
City Insane Asylum Patients
Learn more about who was committed to the City Insane Asylum, why they were admitted, and what happened to them after their commitment.
June 4, 2024
How to: Search Newspaper Databases
Learn how to search the Archives’ collection of newspapers in digital format through Newsbank and Newspapers.com.
May 29, 2024
How to: Search Naturalization Records
Tips on researching naturalization records including types of records, naturalization of women and minors, where to find additional information.
May 23, 2024
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.