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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---
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 culture that built New Orleans. Discover the treasures of Jean Lafitte on a field trip for your school or group!
Summer Camps at Jean Lafitte
Five of Jean Lafitte's sites will offer day camps this summer. Kids can explore Louisiana wetlands and learn about local history and culture through games, activities, field trips, and crafts. more...
Spring at the Barataria Preserve
Frogs are calling, birds are nesting, and wildflowers are in bloom at the Barataria Preserve. Click here to find out what's happening in the wetlands this spring. If you can't make it to the preserve in person, enjoy a virtual visit.
Summers are generally hot and humid with rain. Winters are mild. Sunscreen is recommended for outdoor activities and insect repellent for natural areas. more...
Did You Know?
Nine-banded armadillos always give birth to four identical young, the only mammal known to do so. They can also delay birth for up to two years after fertilization of the egg.