Friends of the Cabildo

09/04/2026

☕ Pour yourself a fresh cup and dive into Crescent City history! ☕

Join us for the Louisiana State Museum’s September Second Thursday Lecture featuring local author Marielle Songy as she discusses her new book, Coffee Culture New Orleans!

🗓 Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM CST
💻 Where: Virtual
🎟 Cost: FREE & open to the public (Registration required)

Presented by the Louisiana State Museum and sponsored by the Friends of the Cabildo.

👉 Register online to receive your link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnBUxGgo0loDhlZC60RqD7gBMekHcjB7QtvPouJQwGSLNSoA/viewform

09/02/2026

Save the date and celebrate Creole Heritage Month with Friends of the Cabildo! Join us this October for a mini-symposium exploring the vibrant history, culture, and enduring traditions of New Orleans.

Event Details
When: October 10
Location: In-person at The Cabildo (701 Chartres St) or virtually via Zoom
Pricing: $15 for FOC Members | $20 General Admission
Note: All sessions are recorded and emailed to registered participants.

Symposium Schedule
10:00 AM — Culinary Pathways: Food & The Market District with Ed Branley
11:00 AM — Sacred Traditions: Catholic Practices & Voodoo with Sunni Patterson
1:00 PM — Social & Cultural Networks: Benevolent Societies with Jari Honora, Sally Asher, & Ashley Parker
2:00 PM — Creole Family Genealogy & Heritage with Katy Morlas Shannon

Reserve your spot today to dive deep into L'Héritage Créole de La Nouvelle-Orléans! 🎟️ visit https://friendsofthecabildo4.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/2026-creole-history-mini-symposium to register

09/01/2026

is your final chance to experience Michalopoulos: Mystical Expressionism (inside the Cabildo Museum), a stunning exhibition honoring the prolific 40-year career of acclaimed artist James Michalopoulos.

We want you to take a piece of the magic home with you:

📖🎨Orleania: A Guide to New Orleans Architecture ($20.00) – The perfect accompaniment to the exhibit, offering a deep dive into the city’s built heritage.

📖🎨Bookalopoulos ($100.00) – A landmark coffee-table retrospective covering decades of his vibrant artwork.

Both titles are available at the 1850 House Museum Store (523 St. Ann St.) or online anytime at 1850housestore.com

08/31/2026

Step back into the 18th century and discover how Louisiana played a pivotal role in the fight for American independence!

Led by expert, licensed volunteer guides, this 2-hour walking tour explores Spanish Governor Bernardo de Gálvez’s bold military campaigns, and how Louisiana helped secure victory for the American Revolution.

📍 Departure: 1850 House Store (523 St. Ann St.)
🗓 Date: Sunday, Sept 13 | 10 AM
⏱ Duration: 2 Hours
🎟 Tickets: $30 ($20 for Members

👉 Reserve your tickets today: https://friendsofthecabildo4.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/calendar/2026-foc-neighborhood-cultural-tours

08/29/2026

Twenty-one years ago, surging floodwaters tore through our streets, uprooting countless lives, tearing away homes, and leaving behind a city shrouded in tears and fear. Yet, from that devastation emerged an unyielding will to survive and a fierce, ongoing fight to protect the culture, history, and soul of the world’s most irreplaceable city. While Katrina stole our homes and took our loved ones, it could never extinguish our survival instinct. Today, we honor the lives we lost, while celebrating the enduring spirit that keeps us standing.

📍Presbytere Museum
🏛️ Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond

08/28/2026

🏛️ Uncover the Origins of the Crescent City!

Join us for our upcoming 3-part online series: Founding of New Orleans📅 When: September 14, 15, & 17 at 4:00 PM CDT
💻 Where: Live on Zoom (All sessions recorded for ticket holders!)
🎟️ Series Price: $45 General Admission | $35 FOC Members

Led by expert guest speakers, this series explores the pivotal moments, figures, and historical forces that shaped the early establishment of New Orleans.

✨ Want to keep learning all year long?Expand your knowledge across multiple topics in New Orleans and Louisiana history. You can secure access to upcoming courses with a Full Class Pass for just $60.00!

👉 Reserve your spot today at https://friendsofthecabildo4.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/2026-20267-foc-adult-history-classes or call the office at (504) 523-3939 to register.

08/26/2026

🌿 Discover the Secrets of Louisiana’s Native Plants! 🌿

As New Orleans Museum Month comes to a close, join us for our final special docent-led activity at the historic 1850 House!

Step back into antebellum New Orleans and explore the unique flora of Louisiana. Discover how 19th-century locals utilized native plant species for food, remedies, household goods, and daily life.

🗓️ Event Details
📍 Location: The 1850 House (523 St. Ann St., Jackson Square)
📅 Date: Saturday, August 29th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Drop-in during programming hours)

🎟️ Admission:
FREE for Friends of the Cabildo (FOC) Members
FREE for Museum Month Members
$10 Standard Museum Admission

Don't miss this last chance to celebrate New Orleans Museum Month with interactive history right in the heart of the French Quarter!

08/25/2026