Join Dr. Cameron B. Strang to learn about the contributions of enslaved people to American exploration. 

Experience open-hearth cooking at Hermann-Grima House!

After the sun goes down, immerse yourself in New Orleans 19th century holiday traditions with the Hermann & Grima families. As you stroll through the property, you will take in all the holiday splendor from the vibrant decorations to the tantalizing food & drink that would have been enjoyed by these families & their guests, as well as the work that it took behinds the scenes to bring these celebrations to life. And enjoy a Spirited Holiday Punch in our twinkling courtyard following the tour. Don’t miss this special after-hours holiday experience in the historic French Quarter!

Members Only Holiday Party at Hermann-Grima House!

Join us at the Hermann-Grima House for an exclusive Members’ Holiday Party. Enjoy a sneak peek of our Creole Holiday décor, savor period-inspired hors d’oeuvres and libations, experience the warmth of the French Quarter’s only fully functional 19th-century Open-Hearth kitchen, and find the perfect gift at The Exchange Shop.

This celebration is open to all members with a current membership purchased on or after January 1, 2025, and to new or renewing members who pay prior to the event.

Join us for the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House.

Learn the basics of open-hearth cooking in a hands-on cooking workshop!

Experience open-hearth cooking at Hermann-Grima House!

Join us for an evening of conversation and wine in-person at Gallier House!

Learn the basics of open-hearth cooking in a hands-on cooking workshop!

Join us for a seasonal favorite, the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House… after dark!

Join us for a seasonal favorite, the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House… after dark!

Experience open-hearth cooking at Hermann-Grima House!

Join us for a seasonal favorite, the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House… after dark!

Join us for a seasonal favorite, the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House… after dark!

Join us for a seasonal favorite, the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House… after dark!

Join us for a seasonal favorite, the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House… after dark!

Join us for a seasonal favorite, the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House… after dark!

Join us for a seasonal favorite, the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House… after dark!

Join us for a seasonal favorite, the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House… after dark!

Join Dr. Emily Clark for a look at seances and spiritualism in 19th century New Orleans! 

Join us for a seasonal favorite, the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House… after dark!

Join us for a seasonal favorite, the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House… after dark!

Join us for a seasonal favorite, the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House… after dark!

Join us for an evening of conversation and wine in person at Gallier House!

Join us for the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House.

Learn about the 19th-century housekeeping practice to keep cool during Crescent City summers.

Join historian Dr. Anthony Stanonis to learn about the origins of the New Orleans praline.

Join historian Sarah Lohman for a look at how cookbooks have been used to promote social causes throughout the ages.