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Special Event

Event

Chalmette Memorial Day Flag Planting Volunteer Event

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Chalmette Battlefield 1 Battlefield Rd Chalmette, LA 70043

Dates & Times

Date:

Friday, May 26, 2023

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Type of Event

Other
Volunteer Event

Description

Join us for our annual volunteer effort to place an American Flag on every headstone in Chalmette National Cemetery. Over 15,000 headstones will be honored throughout the Memorial Day Weekend. Groups of all sizes are welcome to volunteer. We will also need help taking down and rolling flags on June 3rd. Please e-mail Amanda Stedman at amanda_stedman@nps.gov to sign up.

Reservation or Registration: Yes

Please e-mail Amanda Stedman at amanda_stedman@nps.gov to sign up.