Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve Custom Search Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve was established to preserve for present and future generations signifcant examples of the rich and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi Delta region. The park seeks to illustrate the influence of environment and history on the development of a unique regional culture. The park consists of six physically separate sites and a Park Headquarters located in southeastern Louisiana. The sites in Lafayette, Thibodaux, and Eunice interpret the Acadian cultures of the area. The Barataria Preserve (in Marrero) interprets the natural and cultural history of the uplands, swamps, and marshlands of the region. Six miles southeast of New Orleans is the Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery, site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans and the final resting place for soldiers from the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, and Vietnam. At 419 Decatur Street in the historic French Quarter is the park's visitor center for New Orleans. This center interprets the history of New Orleans and the diverse cultures of Louisiana's Mississippi Delta region. The Park Headquartesr is located in New Orleans.     CONTACTS Email - JELA_Superintendent@nps.gov Fax- 504-589-3851 Write to 365 Canal Street Suite 2400 New Orleans, LA 70130-1142 - or - 419 Rue Decatur New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone Headquarters Recorded Message - (504)589-3882 Visitor Information - (504)589-2133 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons Acadian Cultural Center, open daily from 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, open Sunday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, Open Monday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. French Quarter Visitor Center, daily 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.; closed December 25 and Mardi Gras. Getting There PLANE - Major airlines serve New Orleans. Limited commuter airline service is available to Lafayette, Lousiana. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Barataria Preserve, public bus transportation is available at 10 a.m. from downtown New Orleans to the Barataria Preserve. All buses are ADA accessible. Call 504-589-2330 ext. 10 for schedule and fares. Weather & Climate Summers are generally hot and humid with occasional rain. Winters are mild. Sunscreen is recommended for outdoor activities and insect repellent for natural areas. Accessibility All public buses to Barataria Preserve are ADA accessible. Getting Around Personal vehicle, taxi, and limited bus service in New Orleans and Lafayette, Louisiana. FACILITIES Visitor Centers ACADIAN CULTURAL CENTER Open daily, except Christmas Day. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone - (337)232-0789 Location - 501 Fischer Road, Lafayette, Louisiana. Closures - Christmas Day. Special Programs - The Cajun Way: Echoes of Acadia, a 40-minute film; shown hourly from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Exhibits - Interprets cultural resources related to the Acadian people, who were relocated from Nova Scotia, Canada, to the Misssissippi Delta region during 1765-1785, as well as other cultures of the region. Provides a variety of ways to interact with and understand traditional and contemporary Acadian culture, plus other peoples of the area. BARATARIA PRESERVE Open daily, except Christmas Day. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Phone - (504)-589-2330 Location - On the West Bank from New Orleans near Marrero on LA Highway 45. Public bus transportation is available daily at 10 a.m. from downtown New Orleans to the Barataria Preserve. Phone (504)589-2330 ext. 10 for schedule and fares. Closures - Christmas Day. Special Programs - Call to make reservations for the following: Saturday and Sunday morning canoe treks on February 2 and 16; March 2,9, and 30; April 13 and 20; May 11 and 18. Birdwatching walks on February 23, March 16, April 6, and May 4. Moonlight canoe treks on February 26, March 28 and 29, April 26, and May 25. The park movie:'Jambalaya: A Delta Almanac' is shown daily 9:00 a.m.-4 p.m. Also available for viewing: 'Swamp Critters' and 'Wings over the Wetlands.' Group tours by reservation. Exhibits - Visitor Center exhibits highlight the natural history and lifeways of the area. CHALMETTE BATTLEFIELD AND NATIONAL CEMETERY Open daily, except Christmas Day. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone - (504)-281-0510 Location - 8606 St. Bernard Highway in Chalmette. Closures - Closed Christmas Day. Special Programs - Battle of New Orleans Talks: daily, 11:15 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. Group Tours by reservations. Exhibits - Exhibits depict the Battle of New Orleans, a decisive American victory over the British at the end of the War of 1812. Available Facilities - Tour road, visitor center,and the Malus-Beauregard House(c. 1833). Adajacent to the Battlefield is the Chalmette National Cemetery. FRENCH QUARTER VISITOR CENTER Open daily except for Christmas Day and Mardi Gras. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone - (504)-589-2133 Location - 419 Decatur Street in the French Quarter. Closures - Closed Christmas and Mardi Gras. Special Programs - Walking Tour: 9:30 a.m. History of New Orleans Tour: 25 person limit, first-come, first-served. Passes, limited to one per person, must be picked up in person on day of the tour. Talk: 45 minute talk presented each day at 3:00 p.m. Ranger's choice. Exhibits - Exhibits depict the history and cultural diversity of Louisiana's Mississippi Delta region. PRAIRIE ACADIAN CULTURAL CENTER Open Sunday through Friday. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Open Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Phone - (337)262-6862 Location - 250 West Park Avenue,Eunice, Louisiana. Closures - Closed Christmas Day. Special Programs - Every Saturday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Liberty Theatre Performance: A live radio broadcast of Cajun music, stories, anecdotes,etc. in 'Cajun French'. Exhibits - Depicts the heritage of the Prairie Acadians, shaped by the region's lush grasslands, ideal for raising crops and grazing cattle. Artifacts, exhibits, and live demonstrations portray aspects of this unique culture. WETLANDS ACADIAN CULTURAL CENTER Open Tuesday through Thursday. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Open Friday through Sunday. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Open Monday. 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Phone - (985)-448-1375 Location - 314 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, Louisiana. Closures - Closed Christmas Day. Special Programs - Talks: Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Ranger's Choice. Music Programs: Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Cajun Jam Session: Viens Passe', Un Bon Temps!(Come and have a Good Time!) Films: Various assortment available upon request. Exhibits - Artifacts and exhibits depict a variety of cultures linked closely with the rich swamps, marshes, and coastal waters of this region.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve.   Campgrounds Near Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve: French Quarter Recreational Vehicle Resort, New Orleans, 1 miles away Marrero Travel Park, Marrero, 3 miles away Hassel's Trailer Park, Harvey, 5 miles away Mardi Gras Campground, New Orleans, 6 miles away Pontchartrain Landing, New Orleans, 6 miles away Riverboat Travel Park, New Orleans, 6 miles away New Orleans RV Campground, New Orleans, 6 miles away   Marinas Near Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve: Orleans Marina, New Orleans , 6 miles away South Shore Harbor Marina, New Orleans , 7 miles away Gulf Outlet Marina, Chalmette , 9 miles away Bayou Bienenue Marina, New Orleans , 9 miles away Joe's Landing, Barataria , 16 miles away   Hotels Near Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve: The Hotel Le Cirque, New Orleans , 0 miles away The Hotel Modern New Orleans, New Orleans , 0 miles away Residence Inn New Orleans Downtown, New Orleans , 0 miles away Oakwood at The Saulet, New Orleans , 0 miles away NEW ORLEANS CONVENTION CENTER HGI, New Orleans , 0 miles away The Prytania Park Hotel Ltd, New Orleans , 0 miles away SpringHill Suites New Orleans Downtown, New Orleans , 0 miles away   Public Lands Near Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve: Bayou Segnette State Park, Louisiana , 7 miles away St. Bernard State Park, Louisiana , 13 miles away Fontainebleau State Park, Louisiana , 25 miles away Fairview-Riverside State Park, Louisiana , 29 miles away   Golf Courses Near Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve: Swinghard Golf, New Orleans , 0 miles away Oak Harbor Golf & Country Club, New Orleans , 1 miles away Brechtel Park Golf Course, New Orleans , 1 miles away Timberlane Golf & Country Club, Gretna , 4 miles away New Orleans Country Club, New Orleans , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve Lake Cataouatche, St. Charles Parish , 13 miles away Lake Pontchartrain, Jefferson Parish , 15 miles away