Information for planning your trip to Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is now available on National Park Planner.
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is located in and around New Orleans, Louisiana. Six individual sites work together to protect the cultural history and natural resources of the Mississippi River Delta region. The park is named after the French pirate Jean Lafitte, who played a role in the defense of the United States during the Battle of New Orleans, one of the final battles of the War of 1812.
The main park site is the French Quarter Visitor Center in downtown New Orleans. Two more sites are just outside of New Orleans: Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery and the Barataria Preserve. Three cultural centers in south-central Louisiana make up the remaining park sites. The Acadian Cultural Center is located in Lafayette; the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is in Eunice; and the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center is in Thibodaux.
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Last updated on September 8, 2026
