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
The Treasure of Jean Lafitte
Barataria Preserve
Explore Louisiana's wild wetlands---swamp, marsh, bayous, alligators, birds---just 17 miles from New Orleans.
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.
French Quarter Visitor Center
Discover how three centuries of cultural exchange have created one of America's most distinctive cities.
Acadian Cultural Center
Old traditions, new homes: through exhibits, programs, and boat tours, discover how Canada's Acadians became Louisiana's Cajuns.
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center
Celebrate the Cajun way of life with music,dancing, cooking demonstrations, and more.
Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center
Big fun on the bayou: it's all about music, Cajun French, boat tours, and life in Louisiana's wetlands.
National Public Lands Day
Share your helping hands with your public lands on Saturday, September 24.
Celebrate #NPS100!
How is Jean Lafitte celebrating the 100th birthday of the National Park Service? Find out and join the party!
Permits - Hunting, Special Events & More
Commercial photography or filming? A special event like a wedding or a bike race? Research? Hunting? Learn about special permits.
Job Openings
Openings for part-time park guides at four sites and for a resource management intern---follow the link for descriptions and how to apply.
Education & Field Trips
Planning a field trip? Need some curriculum materials? You can find it at Jean Lafitte!
Connect with the Krewe
Jean Lafitte social media alerts you to upcoming events, shares nature notes and tales from local history, and more!