Historic New Orleans Collection
Daniel Hammer, President & Chief Executive Officer

Thanks to GNOEA member George Messing, Owner Messina’s Catering, for hosting this week’s networking event for GNOEA members at the The Basin St. Station!

Daniel Hammer is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of New Orleans through his work as president and CEO of the Historic New Orleans Collection where he has worked since 2005, serving in various capacities including as head of reader services and deputy director. Daniel’s vision for HNOC, the region’s largest local history institution, is to strengthen its role as a critical resource for locals and visitors. Daniel earned a bachelor’s degree in German literature from Reed College and a master’s degree in historic preservation from Tulane University School of Architecture. He currently serves as chair of the French Quarter Museum Association, and as a member of the board of the Vieux Carré Commission Foundation, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Advisory Council and the NOCCA Foundation.

 

Daniel informed GNOEA that The Historic New Orleans Collection is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to the stewardship of the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South. Founded in 1966 through the estates of General L. Kemper Williams and Mrs. Leila Moore Williams, THNOC has helped local residents and visiting tourists better understand the multicultural history of the region through thought-provoking exhibitions; original books, periodicals, and articles; and its public research center. In addition, it offers a robust programming schedule and an extensive array of educational resources for teachers and students of all levels.

THNOC operates three campuses in the heart of the French Quarter and owns a total of fifteen building. In observance of the founders’ request to make historical resources available to all, admission is free. The Historic New Orleans Collection offers a wide array of programming designed to appeal to members of our community as well as visitors. The programing includes, educational field trips, concerts, lectures, film screenings, food forums, special events, and more.

If you would like to support The Historic New Orleans Collection please click here.

Please click here to view Daniel’s presentation.

Membership

If you have a prospect, please have them connect with Jacquie Bonano, membership chair at membership@gnoea.com.

Thank You & Announcements

Q4 2024 dues reminder.

Guests introductions:

Upcoming Meeting Schedule

  • October 29- No meeting- Happy Halloween!
  • November 5 – No meeting
  • November 12 – Jay Cicero, President/CEO, New Orleans Sports Foundation
  • November 19 – Paula Polito, Berry Cherry Tree, Owner, State of the school system
  • November 26 – No meeting, happy Thanksgiving!
  • December 3- Josh Fleig, LED
  • December 10- Ron Faucheaux, Clarus Research Group
  • December 12- Holiday Party
  • December 17- No Meeting
  • December 24- No Meeting- Happy Holidays!
  • December 31- No Meeting- Happy New Year!

Check website for updates and bulletins that include upcoming events. Meeting events are on the calendar. Speaker suggestions: contact Program Chairman, Glenn Landrum, glenn@magelland.com.