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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
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- Designation
- National Historical Park
- State
- LA
- Park address
- New Orleans, LA
- Entrance fee
- No entrance feeNPS data as of 2026-08-25
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Notes
Designation Date: 01/01/1978
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.
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Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Junior Bat Biologist Program
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Junior Bat Biologist Program Park Event · Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve · Oct 24, 2026 · 10:30 AM–12:00 P…
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Story Time - Read with a Ranger
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Story Time - Read with a Ranger Park Event · Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve · Oct 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM–10:3…
French Quarter - Jazz Program - Patrice Fisher and Arpa with Omar Ramirez
French Quarter - Jazz Program - Patrice Fisher and Arpa with Omar Ramirez Park Event · Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve · Oct 22, 2026 · 3:00…
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Get Ready With Me & Candle Making
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Get Ready With Me & Candle Making Park Event · Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve · Oct 23, 2026 · 1:00 PM–2:3…
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Dirt, Death, & Disease Ranger Talk
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Dirt, Death, & Disease Ranger Talk Park Event · Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve · Oct 22, 2026 · 4:30 PM–5:…
French Quarter - Jazz Program - Saskia Walker Trio
French Quarter - Jazz Program - Saskia Walker Trio Park Event · Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve · Oct 23, 2026 · 3:00 PM–4:00 PM The New Orle…