The Louisiana State Museum and the Midlo Center for New Orleans Studies at the University of New Orleans invite you to:

The Role of New Orleans in Latin American Independence
with Robert Gray Freeland

Discover the historical importance New Orleans has had in Latin American history as part of the Spanish Empire (1762-1803), during Latin American Independence (1808-1830), as a refuge for exiles and filibusters in the 19th Century, and in cultural and international trade throughout our existence. The timing of the presentation coincides with the 200 years celebration of Mexican and Central American Independence on September 15, 2010.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

6:00 pm at the Cabildo in Jackson Square

Free and open to the public

For more information call 504.568.8526