course close by. This site rocks, just explore all the amusing things to do in close proximity to Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve. Why not camp at French Quarter Recreational Vehicle Resort while you're here at Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve, and
for you golfers we recommend close by Oak Harbor Golf & Country Club. For the period of the warmest time of the year here at Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve, high temperatures regularly reach the 90's while night lows are generally in the 70's. High temperatures
all through the winter are normally in the 60's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve temperatures fall to the 40's.
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.
|
