The Treasure of Jean Lafitte

In Jean Lafitte's day, silver and gold filled a pirate's treasure chest, but today's treasures are people, places, and memories. Discover New Orleans’ rich cultural mix. Learn Cajun traditions from people who live them. Watch an alligator bask on a bayou’s bank. Walk in the footsteps of the men who fought at 1815’s Battle of New Orleans. Follow the link to discover the treasure of Jean Lafitte. Read More

Alligator floating in water
Barataria Preserve

Explore Louisiana's wild wetlands---swamp, marsh, bayous, alligators, birds---just 17 miles from New Orleans.

Cannons lined up behind wood and mud rampart
Chalmette Battlefield

Follow the footsteps of the troops who fought 1815's Battle of New Orleans and find out how the American victory changed the world.

Exhibit with photos and title Crossroads of Culture
French Quarter Visitor Center

Discover how three centuries of cultural exchange have created one of America's most distinctive cities.

Boys looking at model of old house
Acadian Cultural Center

Old traditions, new homes: through exhibits, programs, and boat tours, discover how Canada's Acadians became Louisiana's Cajuns.

Exhibits showing horse-racing and dancing
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center

Celebrate the Cajun way of life with music, dancing, cooking demonstrations, and more!

Exhibit about hunting and fishing in Louisiana's bayous
Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center

Big fun on the bayou: it's all about music, Cajun French, boat tours, and life in Louisiana's wetlands.

Suitcases and map of Louisiana coast
How Do You Pack a Coast?

Rising seas, sinking land, and changing climate threaten south Louisiana. How do you pack a coast in your evacuation grab-and-go box?

Women making notes on a clipboard near plants
Citizen Scientist Training & Projects

Join the park's science team for special events and training at the Barataria Preserve and the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center.

Bicyclists ride by the Barataria Preserve sign
Permits for Events, Filming, & More

Commercial photography or filming? A special event like a wedding or a bike race? Research? Hunting? Learn about special permits.

Last updated: January 12, 2024

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419 Decatur St
New Orleans, LA 70130

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504 589-3882

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