Promotional graphic reading “America 250 Tour: Spanish Louisiana & the American Revolution” in bold blue text over an antique map of the Gulf South. Along the bottom, six illustrated 18th-century figures represent diverse participants in the Revolutionary War, including a Spanish officer, a Black soldier, and colonial-era civilians and troops in period dress.

Friends of the Cabildo present America 250 Tours: Spanish Louisiana and the American Revolution

Sat, Apr 25, 2026

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

New Orleans

The Cabildo

Step into the streets of the French Quarter and explore Louisiana’s vital role in the American Revolution through the lens of Spanish influence. On this guided walking tour, guests will visit key locations connected to Spain’s support of the American cause and learn how figures ranging from governors to everyday citizens helped shape the outcome of the war.

Led by knowledgeable guides from Friends of the Cabildo, this two-hour, family-friendly tour offers a fresh perspective on the Revolution—one that places New Orleans and Spanish Louisiana at the center of a global conflict.

Tour Details:
All tours depart from the 1850 House Museum Store (523 St. Ann Street)
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Rain or shine
Family-friendly

Dates:

Saturday, April 11 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 25 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 9 at 10:00 a.m.

Admission:
$20 Friends of the Cabildo Members
$30 Non-Members

Registration:
Reserve your spot at: https://friendsofthecabildo.org/foc-events-calendar/