In Jean Lafitte's day, silver and gold filled a pirate's treasure chest, but today's treasures are people, places, and memories. Discover New Orleans’ rich cultural mix. Learn Cajun traditions from people who live them. Watch an alligator bask on a bayou’s bank. Walk in the footsteps of the men who fought at 1815’s Battle of New Orleans. Follow the link to discover the treasure of Jean Lafitte.
Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Spanish moss and lush vegetation provide glimpses of Louisiana's wild wetlands at Jean Lafitte's Barataria Preserve.
Chalmete Battlefield at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Chalmette Battlefield's American rampart and cannons still guard the site of the Battle of New Orleans in 1815.
Chalmette National Cemetery at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Established during the Civil War, Chalmette National Cemetery's 14,000+ headstones pay tribute to those buried there.
French Quarter Visitor Center of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Hundreds of years of history and thousands of people from all over the world have created New Orleans' distinctive cultural mix.
Acadian Cultural Center of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Bringing skills and traditions from Nova Scotia, the Acadian exiles in Louisiana found a new home and a new name---Cajuns.
Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Acadian (Cajun) music began in cabins and dancehalls and has become famous worldwide.
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
The Music Porch at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice, LA
