to do here at Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve that you need to camp here for a while, New Orleans RV Campground is a good place for that; if you're here you can play some golf at Brechtel Memorial Municipal Golf Course. Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve
is a brilliant site to camp, Mardi Gras Campground is a brilliant site; after a long day outdoors Acadian Orlean Inn is a tremendous place to spend a night or two. The splendid loveliness of Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve is there for your viewing comfort.
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.
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