Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)

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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

South Louisiana: Alligators. Bayous. Music with a beat that just won't stop. Food you'll never forget. And the Mississippi River rolling along through it all. Experience it at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.

Park Sites

Discover the treasures of south Louisiana at the six sites of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve---

A ranger and two summer campers prepare to launch their canoe

Especially for Kids

Looking for some fun? Want to canoe a bayou, learn about Louisiana history, or play a Cajun tune? Check out the park's Junior Ranger program, summer camps, and other special programs just for kids!
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Musicians young and old practice fiddling at Prairie Acadian Cultural Center.

Music To Your Ears

Whether you play an instrument, just like to listen, or want to put on your dancing shoes, there's a music program at Jean Lafitte for you: free jam sessions at the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center and free music and Cajun dance lessons at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center.

A park ranger shows a scout group how a spinning wheel works at the Acadian Cultural Center.

Summer Fun At Jean Lafitte

Looking for some summer fun for your scout, senior, or other group? Come to Jean Lafitte: learn to Cajun dance, stroll through the swamp, tour the battlefield, or discover an old-time craft. Check out the site descriptions above for program and exhibit information.

Write to

419 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

E-mail Us

Phone

Park Headquarters
(504) 589-3882

Fax

(504) 589-3851

Climate

Summers are generally hot and humid with rain. Winters are mild. Sunscreen is recommended for outdoor activities and insect repellent for natural areas.
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