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A vintage poster of the film Jezebel features three actors in elegant period costumes. A man in a black suit stands between two women, one in a red dress and the other in a white gown, set against a ballroom background.

Presentations & Primers

Powerpoints and subject-based starter kits developed by HNOC Derven Scholars, covering popular topics and niche interests.

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A historical illustration depicts a group of people in a circle, with two dancers in the center holding hands. Drummers sit nearby with instruments. Its labeled The Randoola.

Congo Square

A timeline and illustrated history of New Orleans’s iconic gathering place.
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A vintage poster of the film Jezebel features three actors in elegant period costumes. A man in a black suit stands between two women, one in a red dress and the other in a white gown, set against a ballroom background.

New Orleans in Film & Television

Learn about the role of New Orleans in film history and what the silver screen has—and hasn’t—gotten right about the city.
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A vintage illustration depicts five women, four standing and one seated, in glamorous attire. The seated woman wears a pink dress and floral headpiece. Curtains and a chandelier frame the scene. The caption reads, Lulu White and her Girls.

Powerful Women of the New Orleans Underground

The stories of five madams illustrate the challenges of female entrepreneurs during and after Storyville.
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A black and white illustration depicts a group of African-American individuals walking with determination. A prominent figure in the foreground, wearing a headscarf and long dress, points forward, leading the group. The artwork is dynamic and expressive.

Runnin’ and Runnin’ in Louisiana: The Underground Railroad

First-person accounts of enslaved people who sought freedom enliven this exploration of the Underground Railroad in Louisiana.
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A woman in 19th-century attire pours coffee from a pot into a cup at a wooden table. She wears a patterned dress, apron, and headscarf. A second coffee pot is nearby. The caption reads, Rose, who sells coffee in the French market.

The World of Rose Nicaud

Explore the origins of New Orleans’s coffee culture going back to the 19th century.
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A black-and-white vintage map showing the layout of St. Marys School and the Archbishops Residence at the intersection of Ursuline Street and another street. The map includes detailed building outlines and street names.

Vieux Carré Survey Case Study

This case study uses HNOC’s Vieux Carré Survey to trace the evolution of the Ursuline Convent and its surroundings.
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Educator Resources

From fully funded field trips to lesson plans and workshops, HNOC offers resources for K–12 educators in a variety of subjects.

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Four people stand around a table examining an old, weathered container. One person gestures towards it while the others observe closely. Theyre indoors with paintings on the wall.
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Lesson Plans

Explore lesson plans, primary sources, and activities for specific subjects and grade levels.

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A group of people view an exhibit in a gallery featuring a large historical illustration and several framed documents. A guide discusses the display, which includes a quote about shame and humiliation in a prison setting.

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