American troops won the decisive victory over British forces at Chalmette Battlefield, site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans.  Battered by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Chalmette Battlefield recently reopened with a new temporary visitor center.

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2009 Battle of New Orleans
Start Date: 2010-01-08 End Date: 2010-01-10
Location: Chalmette Battlefield, 8606 West St. Bernard Highw
Price: Advanced Ticket Sales Only $5 for Saturday Evening tour starting at 5:45pm
Thursday Morning Wreath-laying to honor troops who fought at the Battle of New Orleans. Friday Night battle at Pakenham Oaks Hosted by the community of St. Bernard Parish All programs free except Friday night Lantern Tour Return to 1815 with troops and civilians in period dress, cannon and musket firings, military drills, American and British camps, a "night before the battle" tour by lantern light, and a reenactment of the night battle of December 23, 1814. More information at http://www.nps.gov/jela/battle-of-new-orleans-anniversary.htm