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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and PreserveMen dressed as British soldiers from the 1815 Battle of New Orleans shoot muskets at Chalmette Battlefield.
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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

            
Young alligator crawls through vegetation.  

Did You Know?
Alligators have two eyelids! The second inner eyelid is clear and used like goggles while the alligator is under water. These amazing reptiles have been around since before the dinosaurs, and they are designed for life in the water.

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