Spanish and Caribbean Influence in New Orleans

Spanish and Caribbean Influence in New Orleans

Today’s episode is all about a new exhibit at the Historic New Orleans Collection. The exhibit is titled Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean and highlights Spain’s impact in Louisiana.

Starting on October 20, 2022 and running through January 22, 2023 the Historic New Orleans Collection will present an exhibit entitled Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean.

While we call the original city the French Quarter, there is an amazing amount of Spanish influence here. The exhibit includes more than 125 pieces from THNOC’s own collection as well as from other museums in the United States and Spain.

To discuss the Spanish and Caribbeans influences on New Orleans, I am joined by Mr. Alfred Lemmon, Director of the Williams Research Center at the Historic New Orleans Collection.

Sponsors

The Historic New Orleans Collection

Support comes from The Historic New Orleans Collection, the city’s premiere history museum, located at five twenty Royal Street in the heart of the French Quarter.

Check out their online publication called First Draft. Its’ a combination blog and online exhibition space. hnoc.org/FirstDraft.

Starting on November 15, 2022 and continuing through March 1, 2023, THNOC will present Notre Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition. Immerse yourself in the 850-year history of Notre-Dame Cathedral with this augmented reality experience produced by the French technology firm Histovery.

Go to HNOC.org/Visit to plan your trip.

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Thank You

Thanks to Alfred Lemmon for joining me and sharing his enthusiasm about the Spanish and Caribbean influence on New Orleans. Thanks also to Joel Sharpton of Pro Podcasting Services for editing the podcast.

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