Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)

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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

South Louisiana: Alligators. Bayous. Music with a beat that just won't stop. Food you'll never forget. And the Mississippi River rolling along through it all. Experience it at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.

Park Sites

Discover the treasures of south Louisiana at the six sites of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve---

Boys in school uniforms look at an exhibit panel at the Acadian Cultural Center in Lafayette

Field Trips

Find out how Nova Scotia's Acadians became Louisiana's Cajuns. Stand at the rampart where American troops fired their muskets at the Battle of New Orleans. Look for alligators as you walk through the wetlands. Learn about the blend of cultures that built New Orleans. Discover the treasures of Jean Lafitte on a field trip for your school or group!

A girl in her purple and red Mardi Gras costume with a silver helmet

It's Carnival Time

Parades, costumes, music, beads---it's Carnival time in south Louisiana!
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Barred owl sits on a branch at the Barataria Preserve

Barataria Preserve Audio Tour

Let your phone be your guide to the Barataria Preserve. On your next visit, use your cell phone at marked stops on the Bayou Coquille and Marsh Overlook Trails to find out more about the preserve. If you can't make it to the preserve in person, enjoy a virtual visit by clicking here.

Write to

419 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

E-mail Us

Phone

Park Headquarters
(504) 589-3882

Fax

(504) 589-3851

Climate

Summers are generally hot and humid with rain. Winters are mild. Sunscreen is recommended for outdoor activities and insect repellent for natural areas.
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