Mission

Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses, managed by The Woman’s Exchange, preserves two 19th-century French Quarter homes and, through their architecture, collections, and history, inspires discourse about our collective past and its relevance to our present and future. Visitors, students, and researchers explore such diverse topics as the lives of the houses’ owners and enslaved people, free people of color, open-hearth cooking, mourning rituals, and the entrepreneurial pursuits of women.

Vision Statement

Through the intimate lens of domestic architecture, we provide a trusted voice in honest and critical engagement with history and its legacies.

Values

Respect - Cultivating meaningful and authentic discussions about history.

Stewardship - Pursuing the highest standards in the care of our historic homes, collection, staff, and finances.

Scholarship - Advancing research to deepen understanding of our collection, broaden educational programming, and contribute to the study of the history of New Orleans.

Inclusivity - Confronting bias, engaging diverse communities, and furthering the inclusion of historically overlooked stories, stakeholders, and audiences.