French Quarter Bohemia, 1926

One hundred years ago, the French Quarter stood at the crossroads of a literary, artistic, and preservation renaissance.

To mark the centennial of 1920s French Quarter bohemia, the Historic New Orleans Collection (HNOC) will host a special public program that explores the vibrant and creative world of 1920s New Orleans.

The event will take place Saturday, September 12, and include free presentations and lectures followed by a ticketed lighthearted early-evening soirée celebrating the 1920s bohemian French Quarter. Your ticket includes after-hours access to HNOC’s French Quarter Galleries, museum shop, an open bar of white wine and champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and live music by the Slick Skillet Serenaders.

All lectures will take place at HNOC’s Williams’ Research Center located at 410 Chartres St. from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is free but advance registration is required. The Swingin’ Soirée will take place at HNOC’s main campus at 520 Royal Street. Tickets are $20 are encouraged to wear 1920s attire.