The Cabildo
New Orleans, LA
The Cabildo
Weddings, parties, and galas call for dramatic locations and incomparable atmosphere, and our locations offer that and so much more.
Number of spaces
1 event space
Capacity
Max Seated: 100
Max Standing: 500
Food & Beverage
Preferred catering available
Preferred beverage vendors available
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The Cabildo was built under Spanish rule between 1795 and 1799, following the Great New Orleans Fire of 1788 that completely destroyed the structure that stood on the property. Designed by Gilberto Guillemard, who also designed the neighboring St. Louis Cathedral and the Presbytère, the Cabildo was the site of the Louisiana Purchase transfer in 1803, which finalized the United States’ acquisition of the Louisiana Territory and doubled the size of the fledgling nation. The Cabildo served as the center of New Orleans government until 1853, when it became the headquarters of the Louisiana State Supreme Court, where the landmark Plessy v. Ferguson decision originated in 1892. The building was transferred to the Louisiana State Museum in 1908 and has since served to educate the public about Louisiana history. In 1988 the Cabildo was severely damaged in an inferno and, within five years, the landmark was authentically restored with 600-year-old French timber framing techniques. It was reopened to the public in 1994, featuring a comprehensive exhibit on Louisiana’s early history. This remarkable building’s tumultuous past is reason enough to pay it a visit, but the historical treasures within make it an absolute must-see.
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Capacity
Max Seated: 100
Max Standing: 500
Food & Beverage
Preferred catering available
Preferred beverage vendors available
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