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SUMMARY:Bienvenue Lafayette
DESCRIPTION:Bienvenue Lafayette commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1825 Farewell Tour\, when the Revolutionary War hero spent five days in New Orleans. The exhibition features portraits\, artifacts\, and immersive storytelling that trace Lafayette’s journey from young French nobleman to trusted ally of George Washington—and finally to beloved guest of the nation he helped create. \nAbout this Exhibit: \nIn 1824\, the Marquis de Lafayette\, a key figure in the American Revolution\, embarked on a grand tour of the United States at the invitation of President James Monroe and Congress. The tour\, celebrating the nation’s 50th anniversary of independence\, lasted into 1825. Lafayette\, known as the “hero of two worlds” for his role in securing French support for the American cause\, was welcomed with enthusiasm across all 24 states. His visit reaffirmed the enduring Franco-American alliance and celebrated shared ideals of liberty and democracy. \nLafayette’s tour was marked by public celebrations\, music\, and the creation of commemorative items\, making him a precursor to modern celebrity. One notable stop was his five-day visit to New Orleans in April 1825\, where city officials spared no expense\, spending the equivalent of $450\,000 to transform the Cabildo into lavish accommodations for Lafayette\, symbolizing the city’s growing significance in the United States. \n  \nTo commemorate the bicentennial of Lafayette’s tour\, the Louisiana State Museum presents Bienvenue Lafayette from April 10\, 2025\, to May 4\, 2027\, opening on the exact 200th anniversary of his arrival in New Orleans. The exhibition features artifacts\, documents\, and works of art from local and national collections\, and offers visitors insight into Lafayette’s legacy as a champion of liberty\, democracy\, and the abolition of slavery. This exhibition deepens the public’s understanding of Lafayette’s impact on both the United States and France and highlights New Orleans’ role in the broader historical narrative. \nMore on Louisiana State Museums\nAs America approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026\, the Louisiana State Museum joins the national America 250 and Louisiana America 250 commemorations—celebrating the people\, places\, and ideals that shaped our nation’s founding. Through two major exhibitions at the Cabildo and a series of partner events\, we honor Louisiana’s unique contributions to the fight for independence and to the democratic ideals that still define us today.
URL:https://america250la.org/event/bienvenue-lafayette/
LOCATION:Cabildo\, 701 Chartres Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Gálvez and Louisiana in the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:As the nation prepares to mark America 250\, the Louisiana State Museum presents Gálvez and Louisiana in the American Revolutions\, a landmark exhibition exploring the life and legacy of Spanish Governor Bernardo de Gálvez and the diverse people of Louisiana who fought for American independence.
URL:https://america250la.org/event/galvez-and-louisiana-in-the-american-revolution-2/
LOCATION:The Cabildo\, 710 Chartres\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
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SUMMARY:American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in interactive 3-D reconstructions of the defining moments of the American Revolution in a new exhibition designed and produced by Histovery\, a French technology firm. Using a HistoPad\, travel to Boston for a tea party\, Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence\, Yorktown to declare victory\, and\, of course\, Versailles to sign a treaty. Along the way\, meet the diverse cast of thinkers\, leaders\, soldiers\, and everyday men and women that made this incredible story happen.
URL:https://america250la.org/event/american-revolution-the-augmented-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Historic New Orleans Collection\, 520 Royal St.\, New Orleans\, LA\, LA 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Freedom 250 Truck to visit Farmerville
DESCRIPTION:This mobile museum brings the story of American independence to people of all ages. With interactive and inspiring content\, the exhibits tell the story of how 13 colonies declare independence\, defeated the greatest empire in the world\, and secured American sovereignty 250 years ago. These exhibits celebrate the remarkable achievements that 250 years have made possible\, using engaging elements such as quizzes\, a kiosk to sign your name digitally to the Declaration of Independence\, and a wall of 50 American heroes.
URL:https://america250la.org/event/freedom-250-truck-to-visit-farmerville/
LOCATION:Union Museum of History & Art\, Address 211 N Main St\, Farmerville\, LA\, 71241\, United States
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