A formal Spanish-colonial–themed invitation with an ornate brown border and crest at the top. The text reads: “Louisiana Museum Foundation requests the pleasure of your company at a Spanish Gala honoring Spanish Louisiana and Bernardo de Gálvez, celebrating the opening of the new Louisiana State Museum exhibition Gálvez and Louisiana in the American Revolution, presented in commemoration of America 250.” A detailed line illustration of the Cabildo appears in the center. Below it: “The Cabildo, Saturday, Mar

A Spanish Gala Celebrating Bernardo Galvez

Sat, Mar 07, 2026
7:00 p.m.
New Orleans
The Cabildo

Join the Louisiana Museum Foundation for an elegant evening at the historic Cabildo as we celebrate Louisiana’s pivotal role in the American Revolution and honor the enduring legacy of General Bernardo de Gálvez. This Spanish Gala supports the upcoming exhibition Gálvez and Louisiana in the American Revolution, opening March 2026 at the Cabildo in partnership with Louisiana State Museum and in celebration of America250.

Guests will enjoy an immersive night inspired by 18th-century Spanish Louisiana, including live entertainment, curated cocktails and cuisine, and opportunities to explore the stories of the diverse people who shaped Louisiana’s fight for American independence. The evening also supports the Foundation’s continued mission to preserve, interpret, and share Louisiana’s extraordinary history.

Your participation helps bring this major exhibition to life—supporting artifact conservation, exhibition development, educational programming, and statewide America250 initiatives.

A variety of support levels and gala tickets are available, offering benefits such as early access, reserved seating, sponsor recognition, and premium gala experiences. Reserve your tickets today!

Attire: Festive cocktail or Spanish-inspired evening wear encouraged.

Presented by the Louisiana Museum Foundation in partnership with the Louisiana State Museum and in celebration of America250. 

 

Two America250 logos are shown. The first logo displays the word "AMERICA" above a stylized red, white, and blue “250” formed from ribbon-like lines. The second logo shows a red semicircle with the white silhouette of Louisiana inside it, surrounded by blue stars. Below the semicircle, blue text reads “LOUISIANA AMERICA250,” with “250” in red.

 

Patrick F. Taylor Foundation logo featuring a large stylized letter ‘T’ topped with a graduation cap, shown in navy blue, with the foundation’s name in serif text to the right.

 

 

Logo for the National Endowment for the Humanites.

 

Gold Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities logo showing a stylized owl face made from geometric shapes, with the organization’s name in uppercase letters to the right.

 

 

Louisiana Museum Foundation wordmark in a stylized, serif typeface, with the words arranged in three stacked lines.

 

 

Friends of the Cabildo logo featuring a line-art illustration of the Cabildo’s distinctive cupola with decorative railings, above the organization’s name in serif lettering

 

 

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