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
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
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
New Orleans Ghost Stories
New Orleans Ghost Stories As an old city with a sometimes sordid history, a multitude of myths, legends, ghost stories, and tales of people who
October 1, 2025
Weathering the Storm: Reflecting on New Orleans’ Past
“Weathering the Storm: Reflecting on New Orleans’ Past” explores the City’s experience and response to major hurricanes through municipal action, emergency preparedness, and community resources.
July 25, 2025
Looking Forward to a New Chapter
Reflecting on twenty years of renewal and change at New Orleans Public Library after Hurricane Katrina.
June 5, 2025
Ready Those Records: Hurricane Preparedness Tips from the City Archives & Special Collections
In New Orleans, we know how important it is to be ready for hurricane season. In addition to hurricane kits, it is crucial to have important documents gathered and ready as well. Explore tips from the City Archives & Special Collections to Ready Those Records for the upcoming hurricane season!
May 5, 2025
Spotlight on: Housing Authority of New Orleans
Explore the records, photographs, and ephemera of the Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO).
March 25, 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.