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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and PreserveAn experienced accordion player shares a tune with a young woman playing an accordion at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center.
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
For Teachers
 

The six sites of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve offer learning opportunities from a to z, including architecture, botany, culture, geography, history, music, and zoology. On-site and on-line programs encourage analytical thinking, creativity, information gathering, and just plain fun.

Group programs by reservation are also available for home school groups, scout groups, and others.

Click on the "Plan a Field Trip" link above to find out what's offered at each park site.

Special offerings currently include

 
 

 

 

 

A Water Moccasin swims through the bayou.  

Did You Know?
The juvenile cottonmouth or water moccasin will warn you of its dangerous bite in many ways. It releases a musky odor, opens its mouth wide to show you his white mouth and fangs, and lastly will pretend to strike at you. But the snake doesn't really want to bite you.

Last Updated: January 17, 2008 at 12:24 EST