Update: The symposium is sold out, but you can still attend the reception. To register for the reception, click here.
Explore Louisiana’s newspaper history at the 2024 History Symposium, “Above the Fold,” hosted by The Historic New Orleans Collection on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Uncover the role of newspapers from the pre-Civil War era to today, including their impact during the war, the emergence of Black-owned publications and the expansion of coverage post-war. From crime reporting and editorial cartoons to counterculture in the 1960s and the rise of digital media in the 21st century, discover how newspapers shaped the Louisiana experience.
Registration is a suggested $75; minimum $25. A free reception will immediately follow the symposium.
– The Historic New Orleans Collection