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.

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.

Chalmete Battlefield at 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.

Acadian Cultural Center of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

The Acadians (Cajuns) who settled Louisiana's Cajun prairies were cowboys, farmers, and ranchers.

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

The Music Porch at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice, LA

Spanish moss and lush vegetation provide glimpses of Louisiana's wild wetlands at Jean Lafitte's Barataria Preserve.

Barataria Preserve 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.

French Quarter Visitor Center of 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.

Chalmette National Cemetery at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

Acadian (Cajun) music began in cabins and dancehalls and has become famous worldwide.

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

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