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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and PreserveA park ranger at the Barataria Preserve Visitor Center answers questions for some puzzled visitors.
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Closures & Construction
historic wall around Chamette National Cemetery damaged by Hurricane Katrina
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 - The national cemetery and the battlefield's Tour Loop Road are closed for repairs to damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. The battlefield visitor center (now in the Malus-Beauregard House), Battlefield Road, and restrooms remain open daily 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Click for a current map. For access to the cemetery during construction, call 504-589-3882 ext. 121.

Construction is underway on a new visitor center. Read all about it here.

 

 
old bricks stacked and ready to reuse
January 2009 - old bricks are stacked to be cleaned and used to rebuild the cemetery wall
            
Vultures arrive on land.  

Did You Know?
Vultures do not have many predators. If an enemy does approach, the vulture will face its enemy and projectile vomit. This inventive bird also has a unique way to stay cool: it urinates on its legs. The urine also helps kill any germs picked up while treading through a carcass.

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Last Updated: October 20, 2009 at 12:43 EST