Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Closures & Construction
Long sections of the historic wall around Chalmette National Cemetery were destroyed by the floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina in August, 2005
Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery The national cemetery and the battlefield's Tour Loop Road are closed for repairs to damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. The battlefield visitor center, Battlefield Road, and restrooms remain open daily 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Click for more information and a closure map. For access to the cemetery during construction, call 504-589-3882 ext. 121.
January 2009 - old bricks are stacked to be cleaned and used to rebuild the cemetery wall
Did You Know?
January 8 used to be a national holiday. That's because January 8, 1815, was the date of the Battle of New Orleans.