Be advised that the NPS has issued alerts for this park.
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center Air Conditioning Out
The AC at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice is not working. The site is open, water fountains are available, and rangers will be on site during regular business hours.
Barataria Preserve - Bayou des Familles Bridge Closure April 3 - May 15, 2025
The Bayou des Familles bridge in the Barataria Preserve will be closed for repairs April 3-May 15 2025. All trails, parking lots, and restrooms on the other side of the bridge from LA45/Barataria Boulevard will be closed during this time.
Chalmette Battlefield Visitor Center Air Conditioning Out
The AC at the Chalmette Battlefield Visitor Center is not working & the visitor center is currently closed. Rangers will be on-site in the morning to answer questions weather permitting. Restrooms, water fountains, and grounds remain available.
In Jean Lafitte's day, silver and gold filled a pirate's treasure chest, but today's treasures are people, places, and memories. Discover New Orleans’ rich cultural mix. Learn Cajun traditions from people who live them. Watch an alligator bask on...
Although the Chalmette National Cemetery began as one of many large Federal cemeteries for Union war dead, , it serves today to link the generations. Its location is symbolic, being on the battlefield where a young United States continued its independence by defeating Great Britain in the Battle of New Orleans in 1815. Joining those who fought for Union and freedom are veterans from 20th century wars.
When the smoke of the battle cleared, and the bodies returned to the earth, life went on at the site of the Battle of New Orleans. The land changed hands a number of times, by 1870 belonging to free man of color and grocer of New Orleans Jean-Pierre Fazende. He subdivided it into 33 lots and sold off the swampy, unappealing land to eager buyers: former slaves and free people of color following the Civil War. And so, Fazendeville war born.
A large brick building situated on a street corner. The building takes up about half the block in either direction. The building is three stories tall, made of yellow toned brick. Above the box office and front entrance doors, facing the corner of the intersection, a black and red awning displays the name Liberty Center in bold red letter curving from one side of the building around to the other.
What today is known as Jackson Square, at the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter, was known in the 19th century as the Place d'Armes -- the traditional town square where important ceremonies and parades were held. During the New Orleans campaign of the War of 1812, American Major General Andrw Jackson made use of the square that would later bear his name.
Permanent and special exhibits, an award-winning film, ranger talks, and programs share the history, customs, language, and contemporary culture of the Acadians who became Louisiana's Cajuns. Admission to the center and to most programs is free.
With more than 26,000 acres of wild Louisiana wetlands, the Barataria Preserve's hardwood forest, swamp, bayous, and marsh offer trails, picnic areas, fishing, hunting (in season and with permits), and wildlife viewing. Visitor center films and exhibits explain the wetlands habitat and current environmental challenges; ranger programs are offered daily. Programs at the environmental education center are available by reservation. Admission to the preserve and to most programs is free.
Chalmette Battlefield and Chalmette National Cemetery
Site of the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, Chalmette Battlefield contains a reconstructed American rampart, an 1830s house, 100-foot-high Chalmette Monument, and outdoor exhibits for self-guided tours. Visitor center films and exhibits share the battle and the site's later history. Ranger talks offered daily. Chalmette National Cemetery was established during the Civil War and holds more than 14,000 graves of Americans from the War of 1812 to the Vietnam War; audio tour available. Free.
Visitor center exhibits and a film share the history and traditions of the lower Mississippi River delta and of New Orleans, home to one of America's most distinctive cultural mixes and rich in food, music, architecture, and more. Free admission.
The Acadian exiles from Canada's Nova Scotia who settled Louisiana's prairies developed a distinctive cultural mix of Cajun, Creole, and cowboy. The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center tells this story through ranger programs, exhibits, and films. The center features cooking and crafts demonstrations, local musicians, and dancing for all. Center admission is free.
The Acadian exiles who settled along Louisiana's bayous created a distinctive Cajun culture based on life in a watery realm. The center shares their way of life through a film, special and permanent exhibits, musical performances, and boat tours of Bayou Lafourche. Admission to the center and to most programs is free
Looking for the perfect souvenir? Visit the Park Store! There's one at each of the park's six sites.
Relax in Our Courtyard
Soak in history by taking a break.
Discover Native Plants in Our Courtyard
Come discover yet another reason why the Louisiana delta is such a unique place, by visiting our urban collection of native plants!
Chalmette National Cemetery Audio Tour
This tour of the Chalmette National Cemetery shares a few of the thousands of stories of the men and women buried at the national cemetery, giving a voice to those who can no longer speak.
Ask a Ranger: French Quarter
Curious about the French Quarter or New Orleans history? Ask a Ranger!
Discover French Quarter Architecture
Take a stroll while you learn about architectural history.
Explore Natural History at Barataria
Take a stroll through forest, swamp, and marsh on the Barataria Preserve audio tour.
Walk the Trails at the Barataria Preserve
Want to experience Louisiana's wetlands? Walk the trails at the Barataria Preserve.
