Louisiana
Parks
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National Historical Park
Cane River Creole
Natchez, LA
The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells their stories and preserves the cultural landscape of Oakland and Magnolia Plantations, two of the most intact Creole cotton plantations in the United States.
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National Historic Trail
El Camino Real de los Tejas
Various States TX,LA
Explore a diverse array of histories contained within El Camino Real de los Tejas’ 150-year life, including the Spanish struggle to missionize American Indian nations, the growth of cattle ranching in the Mexican period, and the movement for Texan independence and statehood.
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National Historical Park and Preserve
Jean Lafitte
New Orleans, LA
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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National Historical Park
New Orleans Jazz
New Orleans, LA
Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the legacy of America's unique musical art form. Immerse yourself in the vibrant history and culture of jazz, a sound that continues to inspire the world. Join us in preserving and celebrating the music!
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National Monument
Poverty Point
Epps, LA
Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an engineering marvel, the product of five million hours of labor. Explore the culture of a highly sophisticated people who left behind one of North America’s most important archeological sites.
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National Military Park
Vicksburg
Vicksburg, MS,LA
To Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Vicksburg was the "nailhead that holds the South's two halves together." President Abraham Lincoln remarked "Vicksburg is the key" to victory, and could be the north's lifeline into the south. As the federals closed in on the Fortress City, they were met by a ring of forts with over 170 cannon. The resulting battle would determine the war's outcome.
By The Numbers
- 5 National Parks
- 303,735 Visitors to National Parks
- $27,300,000 Economic Benefit from National Park Tourism »
- $83,791,389 of Land & Water Conservation Fund Appropriated for Projects (since 1965) »
- 49 Certified Local Governments »
- 73 Community Conservation & Recreation Projects (since 1987) »
- 2 National Heritage Areas »
- 1 National Trails Administered by NPS »
- 1,508 National Register of Historic Places Listings »
- 54 National Historic Landmarks »
- 1 World Heritage Site »
- 716 Places Recorded by Heritage Documentation Programs »
- 1,809,681 Objects in National Park Museum Collections »
- 91 Archeological Sites in National Parks »
- 2 Teaching with Historic Places Lesson Plans »
- 7 Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itineraries »
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These numbers are just a sample of the National Park Service's work. Figures are for the fiscal year that ended 9/30/2020.