Supporting the Louisiana State Museum since 1956
Supporting the Louisiana State Museum since 1956
Who are the FOC?
Friends of the Cabildo is a private non-profit volunteer group that provides financial and volunteer support for the Louisiana State Museum, its projects and its properties.
Events Calendar/Corona Virus Update
Click the photo to book our concerts, neighborhood and cultural tours, special events, seminars and more!
French Quarter Tour Info & Booking
Experience a memorable two-hour walking tour in one of the oldest communities in the United States: the historic Vieux Carré in New Orleans.
The 1850 House Museum Store
We’re located at 523 St. Ann Street on beautiful Jackson Square. The Museum Shop helps support the Louisiana State Museum through sales of daily Tours and merchandise.
French Quarter Tour? Look No Further…
Two-hour general history tours, beginning at the 1850 House on Jackson Square, are given every day at 10:30 and 1:30.
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Happy New Orleans Tourists
I really enjoyed the tour. Our guide was engaging and I learned a lot throughout the tour. I’ve recommended it to others.
What a great walking tour. The interiors were amazing. So much history and so well presented. I’ve taken friends to see it a second time.
We Look Forward to Your Contact
Written Inquiries
Friends of the Cabildo
701 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
Email Us
Jason Strada
Executive Director
jason@friendsofthecabildo.org
Barbara Holdsworth
Memberships, Education & School Outreach
barbara@friendsofthecabildo.org
Sara Garcia
1850 House Store Manager
sara@friendsofthecabildo.org
Walking Tour Guide Program & Scheduling
volunteers@friendsofthecabildo.org
Call Us
Phone: (504) 523-3939
Fax: (504) 524-9130