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The Battle of New Orleans has been commemorated by Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve for many years. Although this page does not include all of that history, please see below for the ways the park commemorated the Battle of New Orleans in recent years.
Event Schedule for 2022:
Saturday, January 8th
10:00 a.m. Wreath Laying Ceremony
The annual wreath-laying ceremony at Chalmette Monument featured speakers, as well as an artillery firing honoring those who fought at the Battle of New Orleans. Free.
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Black Powder/Living History demonstrations
Living history volunteers and students from Chalmette High’s JROTC program Recognizing Our Roots dressed as civilians and troops from 1815 while they shared their stories, fired cannons and muskets, setup a historical camp to demonstrate cooking and crafts, and explained the importance of the battle in American history. Black powder demonstrations started after the wreath laying ceremony. Muskets fired on the hour and cannons on the half hour, with the exception of no cannon fire at 12:30. Free.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Visitor Center was open during special hours for this event.
Sunday, January 9th
11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Black Powder/Living History demonstrations
Living history volunteers and students from Chalmette High’s JROTC program Recognizing Our Roots dressed as civilians and troops from 1815 while they shared their stories, fired cannons and muskets, setup a historical camp to demonstrate cooking and crafts, and explained the importance of the battle in American history. Black powder demonstrations started after the wreath laying ceremony. Muskets fired on the hour and cannons on the half hour, with the exception of no cannon fire at 12:30. Free.
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Visitor Center was open during special hours for this event.
All above activities took place at Chalmette Battlefield, 8606 West St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette, LA.
Event Parking:
Parking at the battlefield was limited to wheelchair handicapped parking only. All others proceded to the National Cemetery where they were directed to park. Visitors walked along the Battlefield Loop Road to the battlefield side (reading exhibits on the way), or caught a ride on one of our golf cart shuttles.
Partners and Outside Events:
The Daughters of the British Empire, De La Ronde Ruins Program, January 7th at 3:00 p.m. at the De La Ronde Ruins
Daughters of the War of 1812, Wreath Laying Ceremony, January 8th at 8:30 a.m. at Jackson Square
The Ursuline Sisters, Annual Mass of Thanksgiving, January 8th at 4:00 p.m. at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor
The Society of the War of 1812
The Saint Bernard Parish Government. For more information on Parish sponsored activities, please refer to the St. Bernard Parish website
Event Schedule for 2023:
Friday, January 6th and Saturday, January 7th
Recognizing Our Roots Camp
Time
Program
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
A Soldier's Life Talks:
Tennessee Militia
Louisiana Militia
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Beyond the Battlefield Talks:
Spinning
Campfire cooking
Bread making
Sewing
Life in New Orleans
3:30 p.m.
Flag Retirement Ceremony
Line Jackson Historic Weapons Demonstrations
Time
Program
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Musket Demonstrations
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cannon Demonstrations
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Musket Demonstrations
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cannon Demonstrations
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Musket Demonstrations
3:30 p.m.
Flag Retirement Ceremony
Visitor Center and Battle of New Orleans Tent
Time
Program
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Park Films, Park Exhibits, & Gift Shop
Kids Camp (Saturday Only)
10:00 a.m. (Sat. only)
Camp Skills
10:30 a.m. (Sat. only)
Cannon Class
11:30 a.m. (Sat. only)
Drum and Fife Lessons and March
12:00 p.m. (Sat. only)
Camp Skills
12:30 p.m. (Sat. only)
Cannon Class
2:00 p.m. (Sat. only)
Drum and Fife Lessons and March
2:00 p.m. (Sat. only)
Camp Skills
American Line Encampments Join the Living Historians from the Southern District Regulars.
Time
Program
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Southern District Regulars:
U.S. Infantry drill, military camp life
Living History Demonstrations:
Includes spinning yarn, natural dyes, calligraphy, 19th century games, and fire starting
All above activities took place at Chalmette Battlefield, 8606 West St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette, LA.
Event Parking:
There was no public parking available at the Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery on Friday, 1/6, or Saturday, 1/7. Public parking was available at the St. Bernard Parish Government Complex (8201 W Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette, LA 70043), and there was free shuttles.
Sunday: limited parking was available for the general public at the two parking areas closest to the entrance gates on Battlefield Road. Parking at the Visitor Center was reserved for speakers and special guests for the wreath laying ceremony.
Event Schedule for 2024:
Friday, January 5, 2024 School Day
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Living History Demonstrations such as fire making, natural dyes, wood working, and Southeastern Native American storytelling.
Recognizing Our Roots Camp
Musket & Cannon Demonstrations
Saturday, January 6, 2024 Battle of New Orleans Commmoration
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Living History Demonstrations such as fire making, natural dyes, wood working, and Southeastern Native American storytelling.
Recognizing Our Roots Camp
Kid's Camp which included activities such as tug of war, hoops, and graces.
Musket & Cannon Demonstrations
Monday, January 8, 2024 Wreath Laying Ceremony
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Event Parking:
There was no public parking available at the Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery on Friday, 1/5, or Saturday, 1/6.
Public parking was available at the St. Bernard Parish Government Complex (8201 W Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette, LA 70043), and there were free shuttles.
Shuttle Schedule
Free shuttles ran continuously between the parking area and Chalmette Battlefield.
The first shuttle left the parking area at 9:15 a.m. on Friday and Saturday
The last shuttle left the parking area at 2:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
The last shuttle left the battlefield at 3:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
Ride Share Drop Off
Only shuttles and buses authorized by St. Bernard Parish and the NPS could drop off and pick up passengers at Chalmette Battlefield on Friday and Saturday.
Monday Parking
Limited parking was available for the general public at the two parking areas closest to the entrance gates on Battlefield Road on Monday. Parking at the Visitor Center was reserved for speakers and special guests for the wreath laying ceremony.
