The Battle of New Orleans event includes living history experiences such as, cannon firing, children's activities, and campfire cooking. Special evening events include the battle re-enactments.
The Battle of New Orleans History is shared in many additional ways, with lecture series and national park tours throughout the year.
Monday, May 6, 2024 to Saturday, May 11, 2024
History of St. Bernard Lectures
Monday, May 6th- History of St. Bernard from 1980 to 2005
Louisiana Institute of Higher Education-held at the Jackson Barracks Multi-use Center.
6:00pm-Reception
6:30pm-St. Bernard History Showcase-Historical Stories of Hurricane Katrina
7:00pm-Lecture-"History of St. Bernard, 1980-2005" by Curtis Manning
Battle of New Orleans Historical Celebration
Tuesday, May 7th - Battle of New Orleans: Plaquemines Parish History
Plaquemines Historical Association-held in Belle Chase.
6:00pm-Reception
6:30pm-"Siege of Fort St. Philip" by Curtis Manning
Wednesday, May 8th - Battle of New Orleans: Living History
Friends of the Battle of New Orleans-held at Docville, St. Bernard Parish
6:00pm-Reception
6:30pm-"Musical History of teh Battle of New Orleans" by Michele Minor
7:00pm-"History of Jean Baptiste Plauche" by Tim Strain
Friday, May 10th - Battle of New Orleans: Orleans Parish History
Louisiana Institute of Higher Education-held at the Jackson Barracks Multi-Use Center.
6:00pm-Reception
6:30pm- " Battle of the West Bank" by Ron Chapman
7:10pm- "Importance of the Battle of New Orleans" by Curtis Manning
Saturday, May 11th - Battle of New Orleans: St. Bernard Parish History
Friends of the Battle of New Orleans-held at Docville, St. Bernard Parish
6:00pm-Reception
6:30pm-"British Infiltration & Night Battle of December 23rd" by Curtis Manning
6:50pm-"Actions of December 28th, January 1st and January 8th by Ron Chapman
7:40pm-"British Exfiltration" by Curtis Manning
