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    Jean Lafitte

    National Historical Park and Preserve Louisiana

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  • Some Park Sites Closed May 17-18

    Staff from throughout the park will be at the Barataria Preserve for BioBlitz May 17-18 (you're invited too!). See how this will effect operations at other sites and learn more about BioBlitz by following the link. More »

Schedule Of Events

People waltz as a Cajun band plays at the Liberty Theater in Eunice

Every Saturday night, the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center sponsors "Rendez-vous des Cajuns" at the Liberty Theater

There's always something happening at Jean Lafitte! Click here for this month's calendar of events, programs, and exhibits. Note that some sites will be closed Friday-Saturday, May 17-18, so that staff may work at BioBlitz (you're invited too---learn more here).

To search by specific days, use the calendar below.

 

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  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Saturday, May 4, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Saturday, May 4, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Saturday, May 4, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Wetlands Walk

    Saturday, May 4, 2013

    Explore wild Louisiana on a ranger-guided walk. More

  • Folklife Demonstrations

    Saturday, May 4, 2013

    Discover "the Cajun way" of music, dancing, quilting, and more. More

  • Boat Tours - Bayou Lafourche

    Saturday, May 4, 2013

    Cruise into the past on a ranger-guided boat tour. More

  • Exhibit: "I Remember"

    Saturday, May 4, 2013

    Photographs, paintings, and oral history tell the story of change along Louisiana's coast. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Sunday, May 5, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Sunday, May 5, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Sunday, May 5, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Wetlands Walk

    Sunday, May 5, 2013

    Explore wild Louisiana on a ranger-guided walk. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Monday, May 6, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Monday, May 6, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Monday, May 6, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Cajun Music Jams

    Monday, May 6, 2013

    Sit in with local muscians or just sit back and enjoy! More

  • Wetlands Walk

    Monday, May 6, 2013

    Explore wild Louisiana on a ranger-guided walk. More

  • Historic Thibodaux Walking Tour

    Monday, May 6, 2013

    Explore Thibodaux's history with a ranger. More

  • Exhibit: "I Remember"

    Monday, May 6, 2013

    Photographs, paintings, and oral history tell the story of change along Louisiana's coast. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Tuesday, May 7, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Tuesday, May 7, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Tuesday, May 7, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Cercle Francophone

    Tuesday, May 7, 2013

    French speakers, unite! Join the conversation and keep Louisiana's Francophone traditions alive. More

  • Historic Thibodaux Walking Tour

    Tuesday, May 7, 2013

    Explore Thibodaux's history with a ranger. More

  • Exhibit: "I Remember"

    Tuesday, May 7, 2013

    Photographs, paintings, and oral history tell the story of change along Louisiana's coast. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Wednesday, May 8, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Wednesday, May 8, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Wednesday, May 8, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Boat Tours - Bayou Lafourche

    Wednesday, May 8, 2013

    Cruise into the past on a ranger-guided boat tour. More

  • Exhibit: "I Remember"

    Wednesday, May 8, 2013

    Photographs, paintings, and oral history tell the story of change along Louisiana's coast. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Thursday, May 9, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Thursday, May 9, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Thursday, May 9, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Historic Thibodaux Walking Tour

    Thursday, May 9, 2013

    Explore Thibodaux's history with a ranger. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Friday, May 10, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Friday, May 10, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Friday, May 10, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Wetlands Walk

    Friday, May 10, 2013

    Explore wild Louisiana on a ranger-guided walk. More

  • Boat Tours - Bayou Lafourche

    Friday, May 10, 2013

    Cruise into the past on a ranger-guided boat tour. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Saturday, May 11, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Saturday, May 11, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Saturday, May 11, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Wetlands Walk

    Saturday, May 11, 2013

    Explore wild Louisiana on a ranger-guided walk. More

  • Folklife Demonstrations

    Saturday, May 11, 2013

    Discover "the Cajun way" of music, dancing, quilting, and more. More

  • Dulcimer Jam Session

    Saturday, May 11, 2013

    Join in or just enjoy dulcimer music. More

  • Boat Tours - Bayou Lafourche

    Saturday, May 11, 2013

    Cruise into the past on a ranger-guided boat tour. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Sunday, May 12, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Sunday, May 12, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Sunday, May 12, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Wetlands Walk

    Sunday, May 12, 2013

    Explore wild Louisiana on a ranger-guided walk. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Monday, May 13, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Monday, May 13, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Monday, May 13, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Cajun Music Jams

    Monday, May 13, 2013

    Sit in with local muscians or just sit back and enjoy! More

  • Wetlands Walk

    Monday, May 13, 2013

    Explore wild Louisiana on a ranger-guided walk. More

  • Historic Thibodaux Walking Tour

    Monday, May 13, 2013

    Explore Thibodaux's history with a ranger. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Tuesday, May 14, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Tuesday, May 14, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Tuesday, May 14, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Cercle Francophone

    Tuesday, May 14, 2013

    French speakers, unite! Join the conversation and keep Louisiana's Francophone traditions alive. More

  • Historic Thibodaux Walking Tour

    Tuesday, May 14, 2013

    Explore Thibodaux's history with a ranger. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Wednesday, May 15, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Wednesday, May 15, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Wednesday, May 15, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Boat Tours - Bayou Lafourche

    Wednesday, May 15, 2013

    Cruise into the past on a ranger-guided boat tour. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Thursday, May 16, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Thursday, May 16, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Thursday, May 16, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Historic Thibodaux Walking Tour

    Thursday, May 16, 2013

    Explore Thibodaux's history with a ranger. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Friday, May 17, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Friday, May 17, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Friday, May 17, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Wetlands Walk

    Friday, May 17, 2013

    Explore wild Louisiana on a ranger-guided walk. More

  • BioBlitz

    Friday, May 17, 2013

    Join the team and help inventory every living thing at the preserve---or come to the free festival for some outdoor fun! More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Saturday, May 18, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Saturday, May 18, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Saturday, May 18, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Wetlands Walk

    Saturday, May 18, 2013

    Explore wild Louisiana on a ranger-guided walk. More

  • Folklife Demonstrations

    Saturday, May 18, 2013

    Discover "the Cajun way" of music, dancing, quilting, and more. More

  • BioBlitz

    Saturday, May 18, 2013

    Join the team and help inventory every living thing at the preserve---or come to the free festival for some outdoor fun! More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Sunday, May 19, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Sunday, May 19, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Sunday, May 19, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Wetlands Walk

    Sunday, May 19, 2013

    Explore wild Louisiana on a ranger-guided walk. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Monday, May 20, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Monday, May 20, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Monday, May 20, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Cajun Music Jams

    Monday, May 20, 2013

    Sit in with local muscians or just sit back and enjoy! More

  • Wetlands Walk

    Monday, May 20, 2013

    Explore wild Louisiana on a ranger-guided walk. More

  • Historic Thibodaux Walking Tour

    Monday, May 20, 2013

    Explore Thibodaux's history with a ranger. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Tuesday, May 21, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Tuesday, May 21, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Tuesday, May 21, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Cercle Francophone

    Tuesday, May 21, 2013

    French speakers, unite! Join the conversation and keep Louisiana's Francophone traditions alive. More

  • Historic Thibodaux Walking Tour

    Tuesday, May 21, 2013

    Explore Thibodaux's history with a ranger. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Wednesday, May 22, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Wednesday, May 22, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Wednesday, May 22, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Boat Tours - Bayou Lafourche

    Wednesday, May 22, 2013

    Cruise into the past on a ranger-guided boat tour. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Historic Thibodaux Walking Tour

    Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Explore Thibodaux's history with a ranger. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Friday, May 24, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Friday, May 24, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Friday, May 24, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Wetlands Walk

    Friday, May 24, 2013

    Explore wild Louisiana on a ranger-guided walk. More

  • Boat Tours - Bayou Lafourche

    Friday, May 24, 2013

    Cruise into the past on a ranger-guided boat tour. More

  • Memorial Day Events

    Friday, May 24, 2013

    Volunteer projects, a Memorial Day ceremony, and a special living history program pay tribute to America's troops More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Wetlands Walk

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Explore wild Louisiana on a ranger-guided walk. More

  • Folklife Demonstrations

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Discover "the Cajun way" of music, dancing, quilting, and more. More

  • Dulcimer Jam Session

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Join in or just enjoy dulcimer music. More

  • Memorial Day Events

    Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Volunteer projects, a Memorial Day ceremony, and a special living history program pay tribute to America's troops More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Wetlands Walk

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Explore wild Louisiana on a ranger-guided walk. More

  • Memorial Day Events

    Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Volunteer projects, a Memorial Day ceremony, and a special living history program pay tribute to America's troops More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Monday, May 27, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Monday, May 27, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Monday, May 27, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Cajun Music Jams

    Monday, May 27, 2013

    Sit in with local muscians or just sit back and enjoy! More

  • Wetlands Walk

    Monday, May 27, 2013

    Explore wild Louisiana on a ranger-guided walk. More

  • Historic Thibodaux Walking Tour

    Monday, May 27, 2013

    Explore Thibodaux's history with a ranger. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Tuesday, May 28, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Tuesday, May 28, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Tuesday, May 28, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Cercle Francophone

    Tuesday, May 28, 2013

    French speakers, unite! Join the conversation and keep Louisiana's Francophone traditions alive. More

  • Historic Thibodaux Walking Tour

    Tuesday, May 28, 2013

    Explore Thibodaux's history with a ranger. More

  • Memorial Day Events

    Tuesday, May 28, 2013

    Volunteer projects, a Memorial Day ceremony, and a special living history program pay tribute to America's troops More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Wednesday, May 29, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Thursday, May 30, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Thursday, May 30, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Thursday, May 30, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Historic Thibodaux Walking Tour

    Thursday, May 30, 2013

    Explore Thibodaux's history with a ranger. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Friday, May 31, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Friday, May 31, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Friday, May 31, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Wetlands Walk

    Friday, May 31, 2013

    Explore wild Louisiana on a ranger-guided walk. More

  • Ranger`s Choice Program

    Saturday, June 1, 2013

    Ranger talks on various topics. More

  • Riverfront History Stroll

    Saturday, June 1, 2013

    Walk along the Mississippi River levee and get an overview of New Orleans history. More

  • Battle of New Orleans Talk

    Saturday, June 1, 2013

    Hear the story of the Battle of New Orleans on the very ground where American troops defeated the mighty British army in 1815. More

  • Wetlands Walk

    Saturday, June 1, 2013

    Explore wild Louisiana on a ranger-guided walk. More

  • Folklife Demonstrations

    Saturday, June 1, 2013

    Discover "the Cajun way" of music, dancing, quilting, and more. More

Did You Know?

St. Louis Cathedral and a statue of Andrew Jackson on his horse in New Orleans' Jackson Square

Tourism has been big business in New Orleans for decades. Before the Civil War, the top must-see site on everyone's New Orleans list was its port, one of the world's busiest at the time. (Early 1800s guides for travelers actually used the term "must-see!")