Park Rangers lead a procession of musicians playing a march at the Chalmette Battlefield.

Music During the War of 1812 featuring the Richard Scott Quartet at 419 Decatur St

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Jan 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
  • Free

Music during the War of 1812 with the Richard Scott Quartet

Saturday at 2:00 pm

At the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center

419 Decatur St, New Orleans

Join us for this special presentation by the Richard Scott Quartet as part of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve’s commemoration of the Battle of New Orleans. During the time of the War of 1812, music was used to celebrate great victories, rally troops to battle, and to criticize government leaders. Some songs were just great for dancing! Come explore the music of this fascinating era with Richard Piano Scott, along with Matt Rhody on violin, Ben Fox on Bass, and Michael Skinkus on percussion. 

This program is free and open to the public.

 

Fees

The program is free and open to the public.

Location

National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Latitude and Longitude 29.954795, -90.064743

Schedule

Date:

Jan 11, 2025

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

2:00 to 3:00 pm Central Time

Event Type

  • Performance
  • Talk
Tags: new orleans jazz national historical park, new orleans, jean lafitte national historic park preserve, live music, concert, concert series, battle of new orleans