![]() NPS The 2021 commemoration of the Battle of New Orleans was held virtually. On this page you will find five videos:
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The Battle of New Orleans was one of the final conflicts of the War of 1812. But what led to the war? Who was involved and why were we fighting? Find out what the events were that led to the culmination on January 8th, 1815.
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Who were the soldiers in the Battle of New Orleans? Both on the British and American sides, we look at the hardships they both faced and how morale played a factor in the actual conflict.
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It wasn’t just the soldiers on the field who experienced hardship. We explore what life was like in rural Louisiana in the 1800s, and who came out to defend the area during the War of 1812.
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It’s finally time to engage in the events of January 8th, 1815. What were the key moments in the battle, and what tactics made each side successful, and unsuccessful? We’ll also look at the weapons of the time and demonstrate our reproduction cannons and muskets.
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Although we are separate in the way we commemorate the battle this year, the National Park Service, St. Bernard Parish, and the office of the Lt. Governor have provided remarks for a virtual wreath laying ceremony. A wreath is laid on behalf of all who normally attend the commemoration. NPS The Many Battles of
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Last updated: January 13, 2021