| What is it? |
The Cabildo, now a branch of the Museum of Louisiana, was the administration building for 18th century Spanish colonial officials! |
| What makes it historical? |
This is an incredibly important building historically! Built by Spanish colonists between 1795 and 1799, this building housed the Louisiana Purchase transaction in 1803, which doubled the size of the United States! It was Louisiana’s capitol building until 1853, when it became the headquarters of the state Supreme Court and heard the famous Plessy v. Ferguson case of 1892 that cemented segregation of African-Americans under the “separate but equal” clause! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? |
HERE’S HOW:
- Pay the entrance fee to help maintain trails, signs, structures, and other visitor services!
- Volunteer with Louisiana State Museum!
- Become a member of the Friends of the Cabildo!
- Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
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| Where is this place? |
701 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
From Baton Rouge: ~82mi (132km) — 1.4hrs
From Monroe: ~268mi (432km) — 4.5hrs
From New Orleans: ~1mi (2km) — 0.1hrs
From Shreveport: ~320mi (515km) — 5.4hrs |
| When should I go? |
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM until 4:30 PM! |
