Long sections of the historic wall around Chalmette National Cemetery were destroyed by the floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina in August, 2005
Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery - Constuction at the national cemetery is complete and the cemetery is now open.
The battlefield's Tour Loop Road is closed for repairs to damage caused by Hurricane Katrina and due to construction on the new visitor center. A temporary visitor center (located in the Malus-Beauregard House), Battlefield Road, and restrooms are open daily 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Click for a current map.
Construction is underway on a new visitor center. Read all about it here.