An important part of the legacy of General Kemper and Leila Williams at The Historic New Orleans Collection is their meticulously preserved French Quarter residence. It was according to the Williamses own wishes that the townhouse at 718 Toulouse Street was preserved, not as it was originally built in 1889, but rather as it was when the Williamses called the property home, from about 1946 to 1963. Operated today as a house museum, it contains the same furniture, artwork, and artifacts of daily life that belonged to the Williamses. The property serves as a testament to the Williamses dedication to preserving the physical history of the Quarter, while also providing an intriguing look into the interests and times of THNOC’s founding couple.

While we are unable to host in-person tours due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are happy to present here a series of video shorts, each exploring some of our favorite highlights, trends, and curiosities contained in and around the Williams Residence.

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