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Check out Verite's writeup highlighting the incredible women who fought for the right to vote in #NOLA, as portrayed in our current exhibition "Yet She Is Advancing" New Orleans Women and the Right to Vote. Read: fal.cn/3zZ9o #votingrights #19thamendment

Currently on exhibit at @visit_thnoc , "Yet She is Advancing: New Orleans Women and the Right to Vote: 1878–1970," explores the battle by Southern women, particularly Black women, to secure equal voting rights in New Orleans. buff.ly/44dAH2w #sponsored by the HNOC

Introducing our new #BannedBooks section at The Shop at THNOC! Expand your #summer reading list with this treasure trove of controversial classics and related items—knowledge is power! Shop in-store at 520 Royal Street or online: fal.cn/3A1gZ

"The sounds of #NOLA are part of the unique identity of the city. Everything from French Quarter buskers, front porch zydeco beats and church hymns have a way of knitting the place together." Read about our 2023 Antiques Forum from NOLA.com, Aug 3-6! fal.cn/3A2oZ

Attention #nolaeducators: looking for a fun way to bring the history of #NewOrleans to life for your students? Look no further than THNOC field trips—free and open to all ages! Learn more and contact our Education department: fal.cn/3A3HZ

“Nothing but a newspaper can put the same thought at the same time before a thousand readers.” – Alexis de Tocqueville #FirstDraftFriday returns with a look at how the media helped inspire the #AmericanRevolution. Read & subscribe: fal.cn/3A5kR

On August 5, join P.5 artist Dr. Josh Kun and Oscar Rossignoli at @visit_thnoc for Visual Evidence: Unraveling the Story of the 8th Cavalry Mexican Military Band, a deep dive into the fascinating history of the namesake Band. For more info visit: hnoc.org/programs/new-o… ⁠

"American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith" by the Smithsonian explores America's bold experiment with democratic government for the people, by the people. On view now at THNOC through October 8 and admission is free! Learn more via NewOrleans100: fal.cn/3A9eP

RSVPs now open to THNOC Members! Join us Sept 14 for "Hail to the Chief," a discussion featuring Tom Widmer (moderator), Richard Campanella, and C.W. Goodyear exploring the impact of #NOLA on the American presidency! Info: fal.cn/3A9rH Join: fal.cn/3A9rG

Illustrated map of French colonial New Orleans from 1755 by J.B.S. Thierry (THNOC # 1939.8) THNOC's #FrenchQuarter Galleries explore the diverse peoples, places, and cultures of the #VieuxCarre, NOLA's oldest neighborhood. Reserve free tickets: fal.cn/3AdEx

Yesterday, Leigh "Little Queenie" Harris was inducted into the La. Music Hall of Fame! It would have been her 69th birthday. Today's #FirstDraftFriday blog post celebrates the life and career of NOLA's music queen through items recently donated to THNOC: fal.cn/3AhFm

#MuseumMonth is right around the corner! Through the month of August, members of 20+ local museums (including THNOC) receive free admission for two to any other participating museum. Check out the full list of museums from Where Y'at Magazine: fal.cn/3AhK3

Don’t have much time but want to experience the best of the Smithsonian's #AmericanDemocracy: A Great Leap of Faith? Take a Shortcut! Our free Shortcut gallery talks cover engaging topics in 10 minutes or less. No reservations required! Learn more: fal.cn/3Aitm

Last week, Malik Mingo from #GreatDayLouisiana interviewed THNOC curator Libby Neidenbach about our current exhibition that explores the immense contributions of New Orleans women to the women's suffrage movement. Check out the segment below! fal.cn/3AiCE

August 1st, the Nous invites you to a free presentation by Pierre de Pontalba of the famous Pontalba family, which had an outsized impact on the history of Louisiana and New Orleans. Learn more and RSVP: fal.cn/3AjkK

The New Orleans Antiques Forum kicks off next week, August 3–6! "Music to My Eyes: Material Culture of Southern Sound" explores the ways music has been essential to southern life through decorative objects. Only a few tickets are left! Learn more: fal.cn/3AjpE

August is #MuseumMonth! Any member of 20+ participating #NOLA museums (including THNOC) receives free admission (for 2) to every other museum all month long. There has never been a better time to become a THNOC member! Join today: fal.cn/3Alft

Tickets now on sale! Sept 14: "Hail to the Chief: New Orleans and the American Presidency." Guest scholars Ted Widmer, Richard Campanella, and C.W. Goodyear will explore the historic and geographic connections between #NOLA and #POTUS. RSVP: fal.cn/3AmNA

We're counting down the days until the 2023 Louisiana Book Festival. Who'll be there, you ask? Here are some of the authors and topics! Keep an eye on our account over the coming days. There are plenty more names to come!