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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260127T133636Z
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SUMMARY:Louisiana's Saturday Night: Let Freedom Ring Concert
DESCRIPTION:The St. Charles Parish America 250 Committee invites the community to a special evening of music\, history\, and patriotic pride as part of our local celebrations for America’s 250th Anniversary. The commemorative concert will feature a set by the world-renowned Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra at the Dr. Rodney R. Lafon Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday\, April 18\, 2026. The event’s title sponsors are Dow\, IMTT\, Shell\, and Valero. Additional support has been provided by Louisiana’s River Parishes Tourist Commission and America 250 Louisiana Commission. \n“This concert is a special opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States\,” said Parish President Matthew Jewell. “For 250 years\, America has stood as a beacon of liberty\, opportunity\, and self-government. Through music and reflection\, we’ll honor the generations who built this nation and celebrate the enduring spirit that continues to unite Americans today.” \nThe family-friendly performance will include patriotic favorites\, American classics\, and historical readings that honor our nation’s past\, celebrate our present\, and look forward with hope to our future. Tickets cost $25 each and are available for purchase online here. There will be only one performance of this concert\, so families are encouraged to secure their tickets early.
URL:https://america250la.org/event/louisianas-saturday-night-let-freedom-ring-concert/
LOCATION:Zwolle Festival Grounds\, 1100 S Main St\, Zwolle\, LA\, 71486\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260623T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T140001Z
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SUMMARY:The Big Reveal
DESCRIPTION:We are opening the 1843 Courthouse to the public for the first time in a long time with new lighting\, signage\, and air conditioning.  A light lunch and refreshments will be served.
URL:https://america250la.org/event/the-big-reveal/
LOCATION:The 1843 Courthouse\, 401 Polk St\, Mansfield\, LA\, 71052\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Desoto Tourism Commission":MAILTO:desototourism@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260519T163011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T133533Z
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SUMMARY:Rededication of International Boundary Marker
DESCRIPTION:Reception to follow at the Chamber office on Main Street in Logansport.
URL:https://america250la.org/event/rededication-of-international-boundary-marker/
LOCATION:International Boundary Marker\, FM 31\, Carthage\, TX\, 75663\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marker Dedication
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ORGANIZER;CN="Desoto Tourism Commission":MAILTO:desototourism@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260614T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260523T211350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T211350Z
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SUMMARY:Jefferson Parish Celebrates America 250
DESCRIPTION:Jefferson Parish will host a celebration to commemorate America’s 250th birthday starting at noon on Sunday\, June 14\, 2026 in downtown Gretna.\n\nThe free\, family-friendly celebration will include a patriotic parade\, children’s activities\, live music\, food and drinks\, and will culminate in a nighttime drone show\, powered by Entergy.
URL:https://america250la.org/event/jefferson-parish-celebrates-america-250/
LOCATION:Old Gretna\, 740 2nd St\, Gretna\, LA\, 70053\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals | Parade
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260506T210032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T210032Z
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SUMMARY:America 250: Louisiana at the Frontier of a New Nation
DESCRIPTION:The seminar begins at 9:00 a.m. will feature presentations and the exhibition will feature historic maps and documents from the same period curated by our Louisiana Collection staff\, and will be on view the remainder of the year. 
URL:https://america250la.org/event/america-250-louisiana-at-the-frontier-of-a-new-nation/
LOCATION:Louisiana State Library\, 701 N 4th St\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70821\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louisiana State Library":MAILTO:kcalbert@library.la.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260516T145053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T145053Z
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SUMMARY:Cabildo Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Cabildo Family Day centered on Bernardo de Gálvez and America’s 250 Anniversary! Explore replica artifacts related to Spanish colonial Louisiana\, participate in hands-on crafts and a musical demonstration with master drummer Wesley Phillips\, and learn more about the tall ships docked along the river with free walking tours provided by the Friends of the Cabildo.
URL:https://america250la.org/event/cabildo-family-day/
LOCATION:The Cabildo\, 710 Chartres\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260521T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260402T171733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T171844Z
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SUMMARY:Faith & Freedom: Chuck Wagon Gang 90th Anniversary Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening of Patriotic and Gospel music as we celebrate 90 years of music with the legendary Chuck Wagon Gang! This iconic group has been sharing timeless harmonies and uplifting music for generations\, and we are excited to welcome them to Sabine Parish for this milestone performance.\n\nFREE ADMISSION\, doors open at 5:30 concert begins at 6:00 p.m.\n\nMany Community Center\nSan Antonio Ave\, Many\, LA 71449.\n318-256-5880
URL:https://america250la.org/event/faith-freedom-chuck-wagon-gang-90th-anniversary-concert/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260127T133419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T012207Z
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SUMMARY:Echoes of Today: A Sabine Parish Time Capsule
DESCRIPTION:Sabine Parish Courthouse \n400 Capitol St # 102\, Many\, LA 71449 \n\n318-256-5880\nVisit Event Website\n\nIn honor of America’s 250th anniversary\, the community will gather at the courthouse for the dedication and placement of a commemorative time capsule. This capsule will serve as a snapshot of our town at this historic moment\, preserving voices\, values\, and milestones for future generations. \nThe time capsule will include the winning essay from the America 250 Essay Contest\, representing the reflections and hopes of our youth\, along with letters and items contributed by town officials\, major festivals\, civic organizations\, and community partners. Together\, these contributions tell the story of who we are\, what we celebrate\, and what we envision for the future. \nSealed and placed at the courthouse\, the time capsule symbolizes our shared commitment to history\, civic pride\, and the enduring spirit of our community. The capsule is intended to be opened in 50 years\, offering a future generation a meaningful glimpse into life\, leadership\, and community spirit during America’s 250th anniversary celebration.
URL:https://america250la.org/event/echoes-of-today-a-sabine-parish-time-capsule/
LOCATION:Sabine Parish Courthouse
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Marker Dedication
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260510T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260409T121730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T121730Z
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SUMMARY:American 250 Tour – Spanish Louisiana & the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cabildo will be conducting tours in April and May in the French Quarter visiting the locations that the Spanish impacted the American Revolution. Guests will learn about the important role individuals from governors to citizens to major impact in the Revolution. The two-hour tour will leave from the 1850 House Museum Store and are family friendly.
URL:https://america250la.org/event/american-250-tour-spanish-louisiana-the-american-revolution-2/
LOCATION:1850 House\, 523 St Ann St.\, New Oreans\, LA\, 70116\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260421T214824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T214824Z
UID:7936-1778313600-1778328000@america250la.org
SUMMARY:America 250 Crafts with Daughters of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Make colonial-themed crafts with local DAR chapters\, including corn husk dolls\, noise makers\, and more!
URL:https://america250la.org/event/america-250-crafts-with-daughters-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center\, 1001 Ryan St\, Lake Charles\, LA\, 70601\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic City Hall":MAILTO:payton.lundmark@cityoflc.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260427T130007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T130007Z
UID:7975-1777766400-1778025599@america250la.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Union Museum of History & Art":MAILTO:unionmuseum.assoc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260419T212819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T212819Z
UID:7924-1777140000-1777147200@america250la.org
SUMMARY:Banners 2026 Presents: 250 Years - Historical Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the City of Lake Charles and the America 250 Commission-Louisiana\, we invite you to join us. \n\nEnjoy and engage with this historical reflection on the establishment\, journey\, and current significance of the United States of America. 250 years since colonist declared their citizenship and allegiance to a domestic government to be run by the people and for the people. \n\nRefreshments will be available. See you in the lobby!
URL:https://america250la.org/event/banners-2026-presents-250-years-historical-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Central School\, 809 Kirby St\, Lake Charles\, LA\, 70601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260408T165107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T121531Z
UID:7891-1777125600-1777132800@america250la.org
SUMMARY:American 250 Tour – Spanish Louisiana & the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Cabildo will be conducting tours in April and May in the French Quarter visiting the locations that the Spanish impacted the American Revolution. Guests will learn about the important role individuals from governors to citizens to major impact in the Revolution. The two-hour tour will leave from the 1850 House Museum Store and are family friendly.
URL:https://america250la.org/event/american-250-tour-spanish-louisiana-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:1850 House\, 523 St Ann St.\, New Oreans\, LA\, 70116\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260422T134257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T134257Z
UID:7953-1777024800-1777215600@america250la.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary War in Louisiana the 250th
DESCRIPTION:Join Us in Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary!\nCommemorating the 1779 Battle of Baton Rouge \nStep back in time and experience history come to life as we honor the 250th anniversary of America with a special focus on the 1779 Battle of Baton Rouge. \nEnjoy a weekend full of demonstrations\, living history activities\, and an exciting battle reenactment on both Saturday and Sunday.
URL:https://america250la.org/event/revolutionary-war-in-louisiana-the-250th/
LOCATION:Audubon State Historic Site\, 11788 La Highway 965\, Saint Francisville\, Louisiana\, 70775
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ORGANIZER;CN="Audubon State Historic Site":MAILTO:audubon_mgr@crt.la.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T220000
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260403T003959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T003959Z
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SUMMARY:St. Charles Parish America 250 Committee: Let Freedom Ring
DESCRIPTION:Join the St. Charles Parish America 250 Committee for a special night of music\, history\, and patriotic pride featuring the world-renowned Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. This special concert will include beloved American classics and patriotic favorites that the whole family can enjoy\, honoring our nation’s past\, celebrating our present\, and looking forward with hope to the future.\nThis performance at the Dr. Rodney R. Lafon Performing Arts Center will inspire\, unite\, and celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in St. Charles Parish. Bring the whole family to an evening of patriotic music you won’t want to miss!
URL:https://america250la.org/event/st-charles-parish-america-250-committee-let-freedom-ring/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:Public Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260408T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260407T202328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T202601Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Presentation & Book Signing - Stephen L. Kling\, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Discover the strategy\, risk\, and brilliance behind one of the Revolution’s most remarkable campaigns with author Stephen L. Kling\, Jr. 
URL:https://america250la.org/event/meet-the-author-presentation-book-signing-stephen-l-kling-jr/
LOCATION:Louisiana Old State Capitol\, 100 North Blvd\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260127T132939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T133209Z
UID:7658-1774051200-1774137599@america250la.org
SUMMARY:Ft. Jesup State Historic Site Living History Program
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://america250la.org/event/ft-jesup-state-historic-site-living-history-program/
LOCATION:Ft. Jesup State Historic Site
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260320T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260320T133000
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260202T210241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T210241Z
UID:7684-1773993600-1774013400@america250la.org
SUMMARY:2026 John Breaux Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 John Breaux Symposium will explore “American Media at 250\,” honoring the Declaration of Independence anniversary. \nThe 2026 John Breaux Symposium—the Reilly Center’s signature annual event—will tackle the theme of “American Media at 250” — a nod to the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.This year’s program will feature national voices and innovative scholars who will examine how media has informed and influenced civic life over the past two and a half centuries and what that history can teach us about today’s media landscape. While celebrating this major national milestone\, this event will also explore challenges and opportunities facing the country moving forward. \nTopics to be explored include: \n• The press and political communication then and now — from America’s Founding era to today \n• Fake news in American history \n• Social media\, local news\, civil discourse\, and polarization \n• Navigating the minefield of a fragmented media environment \n• The emergence and influence of independent media \nThe 2026 John Breaux Symposium will encourage thoughtful dialogue about the role of media in American democracy — past\, present\, and future.
URL:https://america250la.org/event/2026-john-breaux-symposium/
LOCATION:Lod Cook Alumni Center\, 3838 West Lakeshore Drive\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70808\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260311
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260127T132316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T132347Z
UID:7653-1773100800-1773187199@america250la.org
SUMMARY:Many High School Band America 250 Celebration Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://america250la.org/event/many-high-school-band-america-250-celebration-concert/
LOCATION:Many Community Center
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260307T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260307T223000
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260202T212755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T212755Z
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SUMMARY:A Spanish Gala Celebrating Bernardo de Galvez
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Museum Foundation invites you to celebrate the opening of Gálvez and Louisiana in the American Revolution\, a major new exhibition opening March 8\, 2026\, at The Cabildo\, exploring Louisiana’s pivotal role in the Revolutionary era under Spanish rule. Join us for the Spanish Gálvez Gala\, a festive night at the historic Cabildo honoring this landmark exhibition and America’s 250th anniversary\, set within the world of late 18th-century Spanish Colonial Louisiana.  Formal attire inspired by 18th-century Spanish Colonial Louisiana\nHistorical costume welcomed; black tie preferred \nThe exhibition Gálvez and Louisiana in the American Revolution\, at the Cabildo showing Louisiana’s decisive but often overlooked role in the Revolutionary era. Under Spanish Rule\, the strategic placement of the bustling port of New Orleans made Louisiana central to intelligence gathering\, military action\, and diplomacy that shaped the outcome of the war. From crucial port\, Spanish Governor Bernardo de Gálvez coordinated covert support to the Continental Army and later led a diverse coalition of free people of color\, Native allies\, Acadian refugees\, enslaved Africans\, and Creole and Spanish settlers to a series of stunning victories against British forces.
URL:https://america250la.org/event/a-spanish-gala-celebrating-bernardo-de-galvez/
LOCATION:Cabildo\, 701 Chartres Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260127T132749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T132805Z
UID:7657-1772841600-1772927999@america250la.org
SUMMARY:Remembering Louisiana Maneuvers & Victory Belles Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://america250la.org/event/remembering-louisiana-maneuvers-victory-belles-concert/
LOCATION:Zwolle Festival Grounds\, 1100 S Main St\, Zwolle\, LA\, 71486\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260306T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260307T173000
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20250919T183022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T183022Z
UID:7357-1772787600-1772904600@america250la.org
SUMMARY:Colonial Louisiana and Spain's Contributions to the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Symposium & Reception\nFriday\, March 6 at 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Central Time\n\n\n\nNunez Community College\, 3710 Paris Rd\, Chalmette\, LA\, 70043\n\n\nSpeakers\nJohn L.” Jay” Dardenne – “Why Louisiana Wasn’t Boston\, Philadelphia\, or Williamsburg.” 53rd Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana. \n\n\nThomas E. Chåvez\, PhD – “Spain’s Grand Strategy in the American Revolutionary War.” Author of Spain and the Independence of the United States: An Intrinsic Gift; The Diplomacy of Independence: Benjamin Franklin Documents in the Archives of Spain\, and\, most recently\, Revolutionary Diplomacy: Spanish Connections and the Birth of the United States\, and former Director of the Palace of the Governors of the Museum of New Mexico. \n\n\nStephen L. Kling\, Jr.\, Esq. – is an independent researcher focusing on the western theater of the American Revolutionary War. His books include The Battle of St. Louis\, the Attack on Cahokia\, and the American Revolutionary War in the West (2017)\, Cavalry in the Wilderness: Cavalry in the Western Theater of the American Revolutionary War and the French and Indian War (2021)\, James Colbert and His Chickasaw Legacy (2022) and The American Revolutionary War in the West (2022). Kling was the primary historical consultant for the award-winning House of Thunder documentary on the Battle of St. Louis and guest curator of the American Revolutionary War in the West Museum Exhibit in St. Charles\, Missouri. Kling\, in collaboration with Kristine Sjostrom from Seville\, Spain\, has recently published An Underappreciated Victory: Bernardo de Gálvez’s Mississippi River Campaign Against the British in 1779\, and is the guest curator for a museum exhibit based on that book at the Louisiana State Cabildo Museum in New Orleans. \n\n\nFrances Kolb Turnbell\, PhD – is an historian of Early America with a specialization in the eighteenth-century Lower Mississippi Valley. She earned her BA in history at Texas A&M University and her MA and PhD at Vanderbilt University. She is the author of Spanish Louisiana: Contest for Borderlands\, 1763-1803 (LSU Press\, 2024). She is the editor of the Tennessee Historical Quarterly. She is published in the Journal of Louisiana History and is a contributor to Atlantic Environments and the American South\, as well as The American Revolutionary War in the West (2022). She teaches at the University of North Alabama. \nKristine L. Sjostrom – is an independent researcher from Seville\, Spain. In 2022\, she published Fernando de Leyba (1734-1780): A Life of Service and Sacrifice in Spanish Louisiana. Kristine has participated\, collaborating with her research and articles\, in several publications\, conferences and expositions about the American Revolutionary War in the Mississippi River Valley\, including The Battle of St. Louis\, the Attack on Cahokia and the American Revolutionary War in the West (2017); Unveiling Memories (2019); The Militiamen of St. Louis and Ste. Genevieve (2020); Cavalry in the Wilderness: Cavalry in the Western Theater of the American Revolutionary War and the French and Indian War (2021); Blancos\, Pardos y Morenos: Cinco siglos de americanos de España en el Ejército (2024) and the American Revolutionary War in the West conferences held in St. Charles\, MO\, in 2023 and 2024. Her latest collaboration with Stephen L. Kling\, Jr.\, is An Underappreciated Victory: Gálvez’s Mississippi River Campaign of 1779 (2026). \n\n\nTim Seiter – is an assistant professor of history at the University of Texas at Tyler\, specializing in colonial Texas with an emphasis on Spanish and Native histories. He recently put the finishing touches on his first book\, Wrangling Pelicans (University of Texas Press)\, which explores daily life in eighteenth-century Tejas. Dr. Seiter has also written extensively about the Karankawa Indians of the Gulf Coast; his work on these peoples has appeared in Texas Monthly\, the Texas Tribune\, and Texas Highways. \nMichael Nolden Henderson – “Got Proof! The Intersection of Slavery and Freedom in Spanish Colonial Louisiana During the American Revolution.” Michael Nolden Henderson\, Lieutenant Commander\, U.S. Navy retired\, is a family history researcher\, lecturer\, and author. He has documented his Native American\, French\, French Canadian\, African\, and German-Swedish ancestry as far back as 1657\, using Spanish and French records from numerous research depositories in Louisiana. Michael is the author of Got Proof! My Genealogical Journey Through the Use of Documentation\, which explores the complex social structure of French and Spanish Louisiana\, and uncovers the forbidden relationships that evolved into the unique Louisiana Creole culture. Most recently\, Michael was a featured presenter at the “HispanoAmerica: A Shared Future” conference in Madrid\, Spain\, where he contributed vital information about the significance of Spain’s involvement in the American Revolution and the pivotal impact made on his family by the intervention of General Bernardo de Galvez in the liberation of his fourth-generation great-grandmother Agnes. He is a past-president of the Button Gwinnett Chapter\, Georgia Society\, Sons of the American Revolution. \n\n\nBradford Waters\, MD – “Born for Greatness: The Gálvez Family of Macharaviaya\, Spain.” Dr. Waters retired as a Captain from the U.S. Navy and was a Professor of Medicine at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. He became fascinated with the Spanish role in the American Revolution while serving at the Naval Hospital Pensacola in the 1990s and the Puerto Castilla\, Honduras base in 2004. His research has taken him to battlefields in Honduras\, Nicaragua\, Spain\, Gibraltar\, the Bahamas\, Florida\, Alabama\, Louisiana\, Arkansas\, Missouri\, and Michigan. \n\n\nStephen Estopinal – “Using Historical Fiction to Tell the Story of the Canary Islanders and Spanish Colonial Louisiana.” Author of a series of historical fiction novels set in Colonial Louisiana\, including Escape to New Orleans and Pensacola Burning. \n\n\nRay Berthelot – “Remnants of Spain’s Colonial Heritage in Louisiana.” Chief of Interpretive Services and Historic Sites District Manager at the State of Louisiana\, Office of State Parks\, and adjunct instructor at Baton Rouge Community College.
URL:https://america250la.org/event/colonial-louisiana-and-spains-contributions-to-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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SUMMARY:Master Gardeners: Down & Dirty Seminar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://america250la.org/event/master-gardeners-down-dirty-seminar/
LOCATION:Cypress Bend Resort\, 2000 Cypress Bend Pkwy\, Many\, LA\, 71449\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260215T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20250815T085118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T085118Z
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SUMMARY:Bacchus Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Bacchus Parade starts at the corner on Napoleon and Tchoupitoulas. After a procession through uptown and downtown New Orleans\, the Krewe of Bacchus concludes its parade at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on the New Orleans riverfront!
URL:https://america250la.org/event/bacchus-parade/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:Festivals | Parade,Procession
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260126T190449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T190449Z
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SUMMARY:Frontier of Freedom: Louisiana's Legacy in the American Story
DESCRIPTION:  \n 
URL:https://america250la.org/event/frontier-of-freedom-louisianas-legacy-in-the-american-story/
LOCATION:Ft. Jesup State Historic Site
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20260126T190654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T190654Z
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SUMMARY:Visit the El Nuevo Constante Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://america250la.org/event/visit-the-el-nuevo-constante-exhibit/
LOCATION:LA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251116T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20251031T042316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T043217Z
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SUMMARY:American Revolution Watch Party Event
DESCRIPTION:Join LPB for a powerful evening of history and storytelling as we premiere Ken Burns’ latest documentary\, The American Revolution\, at the iconic Old Louisiana State Capitol on Sunday\, November 16\, 2025. Step into the heart of our nation’s founding and experience the drama\, courage\, and complexity of the Revolution through Burns’ signature lens. Doors open at 5:30 PM for this free community watch party—come early\, bring friends\, and be part of the conversation that shaped America. Seating is limited so registration is required.
URL:https://america250la.org/event/american-revolution-watch-party-event/
LOCATION:Louisiana Old State Capitol\, 100 North Blvd\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Watch Party
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250919T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250919T123000
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20250815T085953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T090223Z
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SUMMARY:Teachers Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Louisiana’s Curious Role in the American Revolution: Revealing the Untold Stories and Historical Inaccuracies” \nLocation: Teacher Education Center\, “Kiva”\, Southeastern Louisiana University\, Hammond\, LA. For teachers of American History\, Louisiana History\, Civics\, Politics and Government\n( 4th grade through High School) \nSponsored by: Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies\, Southeastern Louisiana University Dept. of Education\, and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission Special thanks to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and Southeastern Louisiana University for helping to make this event possible. \nSee Program\nAbout the speakers
URL:https://america250la.org/event/teachers-symposium/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20250819T232445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T001806Z
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SUMMARY:Battle of Lake Pontchartrain Commemoration Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Battle of Lake Pontchartrain\, fought on September 10\, 1779\, was a pivotal naval skirmish during the American Revolutionary War. It took place in what was then British West Florida\, now part of Louisiana\, and was part of the broader Gulf Coast campaign.\n\nLocation: Girod St at Lakeshore Dr\, Mandeville. LA
URL:https://america250la.org/event/battle-of-lake-pontchartrain-commemoration-ceremony/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:Commemoration
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250823T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T072547
CREATED:20250712T015352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T064144Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary War Patriot Marker Dedication
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the Historic Highland Cemetery for the dedication of a Revolutionary War Patriot Marker honoring \n\nArmand Gabriel Allard du Plantier\nPierce Joseph de Farot\nJohn Randolph\n\n When: SATURDAY\, AUGUST 23\, 2025 FROM 10-11AM \nWhere: College Town Park Entry to Cemetery – 201 Amherst \nReception immediately following ceremony \nIf attending reception\, kindly RSVP \nCanaryIslandsDAR@gmail.com OR Text 225-266-2747 \n  \nEvent by CANARY ISLANDS CHAPTER \nDaughters of the American Revolution
URL:https://america250la.org/event/revolutionary-war-patriot-marker-dedication/
LOCATION:Historic Highland Cemetery\, 4251 Oxford Ave\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70808\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marker Dedication
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daughters of the American Revolution":MAILTO:CanaryIslandsDAR@gmail.com
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