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Information on Cabildo
Constructed from 1795 to 1799 as the Spanish
government seat in New Orleans, the Cabildo was the site of the
signing of the Louisiana Purchase transfer. It was severely damaged
by fire in 1988 (it only lost some roof shingles and a couple of
shutters in Katrina) and closed for 5 years for reconstruction,
which included total restoration of the roof by French artisans
using 600-year-old timber-framing techniques. It is now the center
of the Louisiana State Museum's facilities in the French
Quarter.The Cabildo is conveniently located right on
Jackson Square and is quite worth your time. A multiroom exhibition
informatively, entertainingly, and exhaustively traces the history
of Louisiana from exploration through Reconstruction from a
multicultural perspective. It covers all aspects of life, not just
the obvious discussions of slavery and the battle for statehood.
Topics include antebellum music, mourning and burial customs (a big
deal when much of your population is succumbing to yellow fever),
immigrants and how they fared here, and the changing roles of women
in the South (which occupies a large space). As you wander through,
each room seems more interesting than the last. Throughout are
portraits of nearly all the prominent figures from Louisiana
history plus other fabulous artifacts, including Napoleon's death
mask.
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Admission $5 adults, $4 students and seniors, free for children under 13Credit Cards Accepted
visa,mastercardHours
Tues-Sun 9am-5pm
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