Jan
31
1:00 PM13:00
Open-Hearth Cooking Workshop
Learn the basics of open-hearth cooking in a hands-on cooking workshop!
Events
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Feb
11
6:00 PM18:00
Choreographing Queens: Femininity and Mardi Gras, 1870-1920
Join Dr. Jen Atkins for an examination of gender in 19th century Mardi Gras krewes.
Feb
12
12:00 PM12:00
Half-Day Closure for Mardi Gras
We will close at 12-Noon on February 12th and will return to regular hours and tours on Thursday February 19th, 2026!
Happy Mardi Gras!
Feb
13
10:30 AM10:30
Closed for Mardi Gras (Copy)
We will return to our regular hours and tours starting Thursday February 19th!
Happy Mardi Gras!
Feb
14
10:30 AM10:30
Closed for Mardi Gras
We will return to our regular hours and tours starting Thursday February 19th!
Happy Mardi Gras!
Feb
15
10:30 AM10:30
Closed for Mardi Gras
We will return to our regular hours and tours starting Thursday February 19th!
Happy Mardi Gras!
Feb
16
10:30 AM10:30
Closed for Mardi Gras
We will return to our regular hours and tours starting Thursday February 19th!
Happy Mardi Gras!
Feb
17
10:30 AM10:30
Closed for Mardi Gras
We will return to our regular hours and tours starting Thursday February 19th!
Happy Mardi Gras!
Feb
18
10:30 AM10:30
Closed for Mardi Gras
We will return to our regular hours and tours starting Thursday February 19th!
Happy Mardi Gras!
Feb
28
10:00 AM10:00
Open-Hearth Cooking Demonstrations
Lent Menu- Gumbo z’Herbes & Fish
Experience open-hearth cooking at Hermann-Grima House!
Mar
11
6:00 PM18:00
Gallier Gatherings Book Club: Rumors of Revolution
Gallier Gatherings Book Club: Rumors of Revolution
Join us for an evening of conversation and wine in-person at Gallier House!
Mar
13
6:00 PM18:00
Mar
14
10:00 AM10:00
Open-Hearth Cooking Demonstrations
Lent Menu- Gumbo z’Herbes & Fish
Experience open-hearth cooking at Hermann-Grima House!
Mar
19
5:30 PM17:30
Two Elizas A solo show by Jenny Mercein Opening Night
Following a sold-out run in 2024, The Hermann-Grima House is thrilled to welcome back Jenny Mercein’s TWO ELIZAS for an encore performance this March. This acclaimed solo show explores the true story of Jenny’s ancestor Eliza Mercein Barry and her landmark 1847 U.S. Supreme Court case, Barry v. Mercein, which established a woman's right to retain custody of her child. In an emotionally gripping intergenerational reflection on resilience and women's rights, Jenny mirrors her ancestor with her own trials and tribulations to motherhood. Doors at 5:30pm, Show at 6:00pm. Viewer discretion is advised, 15 years of age or older is recommended.
Mar
20
5:30 PM17:30
Two Elizas A solo show by Jenny Mercein Night 2
Following a sold-out run in 2024, The Hermann-Grima House is thrilled to welcome back Jenny Mercein’s TWO ELIZAS for an encore performance this March. This acclaimed solo show explores the true story of Jenny’s ancestor Eliza Mercein Barry and her landmark 1847 U.S. Supreme Court case, Barry v. Mercein, which established a woman's right to retain custody of her child. In an emotionally gripping intergenerational reflection on resilience and women's rights, Jenny mirrors her ancestor with her own trials and tribulations to motherhood. Doors at 5:30pm, Show at 6:00pm. Viewer discretion is advised, 15 years of age or older is recommended.
Mar
21
5:30 PM17:30
Two Elizas A solo show by Jenny Mercein Night 3
Following a sold-out run in 2024, The Hermann-Grima House is thrilled to welcome back Jenny Mercein’s TWO ELIZAS for an encore performance this March. This acclaimed solo show explores the true story of Jenny’s ancestor Eliza Mercein Barry and her landmark 1847 U.S. Supreme Court case, Barry v. Mercein, which established a woman's right to retain custody of her child. In an emotionally gripping intergenerational reflection on resilience and women's rights, Jenny mirrors her ancestor with her own trials and tribulations to motherhood. Doors at 5:30pm, Show at 6:00pm. Viewer discretion is advised, 15 years of age or older is recommended.
Mar
22
5:30 PM17:30
Two Elizas A solo show by Jenny Mercein Closing Night
Following a sold-out run in 2024, The Hermann-Grima House is thrilled to welcome back Jenny Mercein’s TWO ELIZAS for an encore performance this March. This acclaimed solo show explores the true story of Jenny’s ancestor Eliza Mercein Barry and her landmark 1847 U.S. Supreme Court case, Barry v. Mercein, which established a woman's right to retain custody of her child. In an emotionally gripping intergenerational reflection on resilience and women's rights, Jenny mirrors her ancestor with her own trials and tribulations to motherhood. Doors at 5:30pm, Show at 6:00pm. Viewer discretion is advised, 15 years of age or older is recommended.
Mar
28
10:00 AM10:00
Open-Hearth Cooking Demonstrations
Lent Menu- Gumbo z’Herbes & Fish
Experience open-hearth cooking at Hermann-Grima House!
Apr
11
10:00 AM10:00
Open-Hearth Cooking Demonstrations
Spring Menu- Including meals enjoyed at Easter and Passover
Experience open-hearth cooking at Hermann-Grima House!
Jun
15
to Jun 19
Courtyard Camp: A Week in Nineteenth Century New Orleans Week 1
2026 Information Coming Soon!
Jul
6
to Jul 10
Courtyard Camp: A Week in Nineteenth Century New Orleans Week 2
2026 Information Coming Soon!
Jul
27
to Jul 31
Courtyard Camp: A Week in Nineteenth Century New Orleans Week 3
2026 Information Coming Soon!
Jan
24
10:00 AM10:00
Open-Hearth Cooking Demonstrations
Mardi Gras Menu- with King Cake & Gallete de Rois!
Experience open-hearth cooking at Hermann-Grima House!
Jan
14
6:00 PM18:00
The Builder and the Built: Race, Labor, and Memory in Early New Orleans
Join historian Alexander Trapps-Chabala to learn about the life of Dawson Wright, and enslaved bricklayer in 19th century New Orleans.
Jan
12
10:00 AM10:00
Jan
10
10:00 AM10:00
Open-Hearth Cooking Demonstrations
Mardi Gras Menu- with King Cake & Gallete de Rois!
Experience open-hearth cooking at Hermann-Grima House!
Jan
8
7:00 PM19:00
FINAL NIGHT: Creole Holiday Candlelight Tour at Hermann-Grima House
OUR FINAL NIGHT! 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!
Jan
1
10:00 AM10:00
CLOSED TODAY
We are currently closed for the holiday, but we wish you a happy holiday and look forward to seeing you when we return to normal hours starting Friday, January 2nd 2026
Dec
27
7:00 PM19:00
Creole Holiday Candlelight Tour 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!
Dec
26
7:00 PM19:00
Creole Holiday Candlelight Tour 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!
Dec
25
10:00 AM10:00
CLOSED TODAY
We are currently closed for the holiday, but we wish you a happy holiday and look forward to seeing you when we return to normal hours starting Friday, December 26th.
Dec
24
10:00 AM10:00
CLOSED TODAY
We are currently closed for the holiday, but we wish you a happy holiday and look forward to seeing you when we return to normal hours starting Friday, December 26th.
Dec
20
10:00 AM10:00
Open-Hearth Cooking Demonstrations
Experience open-hearth cooking at Hermann-Grima House!
Dec
19
7:00 PM19:00
Creole Holiday Candlelight Tour 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!
Dec
10
6:00 PM18:00
Discovering Freedom: Fugitive Slaves and American Exploration
Join Dr. Cameron B. Strang to learn about the contributions of enslaved people to American exploration.
Dec
6
10:00 AM10:00
Open-Hearth Cooking Demonstrations
Experience open-hearth cooking at Hermann-Grima House!
Dec
5
7:00 PM19:00
Creole Holiday Candlelight Tour 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!
Dec
3
6:00 PM18:00
Members Only Holiday Party
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.
Nov
24
9:30 AM09:30
Closing: Creole Death and Mourning Exhibition at Gallier House
Join us for the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House.
Nov
22
1:00 PM13:00
Open-Hearth Cooking Workshop
Learn the basics of open-hearth cooking in a hands-on cooking workshop!
Nov
15
10:00 AM10:00
Open-Hearth Cooking Demonstrations
Experience open-hearth cooking at Hermann-Grima House!
Nov
12
6:00 PM18:00
Gallier Gatherings Book Club: Creole Italian
Join us for an evening of conversation and wine in-person at Gallier House!
Nov
8
1:00 PM13:00
Open-Hearth Cooking Workshop
Learn the basics of open-hearth cooking in a hands-on cooking workshop!
Nov
2
7:00 PM19:00
After Dark: Creole Death and Mourning Tour
Join us for a seasonal favorite, the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House… after dark!
Nov
1
7:00 PM19:00
After Dark: Creole Death and Mourning Tour
Join us for a seasonal favorite, the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House… after dark!
Nov
1
10:00 AM10:00
Open-Hearth Cooking Demonstrations
Experience open-hearth cooking at Hermann-Grima House!
Oct
31
7:00 PM19:00
After Dark: Creole Death and Mourning Tour
Join us for a seasonal favorite, the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House… after dark!
Oct
30
7:00 PM19:00
After Dark: Creole Death and Mourning Tour
Join us for a seasonal favorite, the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House… after dark!
Oct
29
7:00 PM19:00
After Dark: Creole Death and Mourning Tour
Join us for a seasonal favorite, the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House… after dark!
Oct
25
7:00 PM19:00
After Dark: Creole Death and Mourning Tour
Join us for a seasonal favorite, the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House… after dark!
Oct
24
7:00 PM19:00
After Dark: Creole Death and Mourning Tour
Join us for a seasonal favorite, the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House… after dark!
Oct
18
7:00 PM19:00
After Dark: Creole Death and Mourning Tour
Join us for a seasonal favorite, the Creole Death and Mourning exhibition at Gallier House… after dark!