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    Jean Lafitte

    National Historical Park and Preserve Louisiana

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Stay connected with Jean Lafitte National Historical Park! With six sites, there's always a lot going on, and we want to stay in touch by meeting you at your favorite virtual places.

Facebook - Join us on Facebook. We'll post photos, share information on local history and culture, update you on programs and events, let you know what's happening in the wild wetlands, and exchange ideas. This is the place for you to join the conversation and tell us YOUR Louisiana stories---see you there!

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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!")