History

On St. Joseph’s Day We “Take the Cannoli”

You may remember this command. It is considered to be one of the best...

The National WWII Museum to Open New Rare and Iconic Artifacts...

NEW ORLEANS (press release) — On March 20, The National WWII Museum will host an...

The Mayor and The Keys: Some Suggestions

Mayors frequently award a “key to the city” to those deemed worthy; never, that...

1882: Mark Twain Visits New Orleans

Mark Twain had definite views about New Orleans and its architecture when he visited...

Streetcar: St. Joseph’s Day Altar

There was once a tradition that brides-to-be often wanted to get married at St....

The History of The Stanton Building

The Stanton Building was designed by noted architects Favrot & Livaudais, who also designed...
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New Orleans Public Library, City Archives to Host Inaugural Genealogy Festival

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The City Archives and Special Collections is excited to...

Why Do Women Propose on Leap Day?

If you’ve seen the 2010 romantic comedy “Leap Year” with Amy Adams and Matthew...

Edgar Chase: A Prince Named Dooky III

If someone from the citizenry was to be selected to be a symbol of...

1907

Rex, King of Carnival, arrives in New Orleans from the misty and mythical reaches...

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