Battle of New Orleans Bicentennial

Thursday, January 8, 2015, is the 200th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, the War of 1812's final major battle. Chalmette Battlefield will be the site of commemorations, ceremonies, living history events, and National Park Service programs. Area museums, governments, living history groups,and others are planning special exhibits, programs, reenactments, and other activities. See the links below to learn more.

The National Park Service theme for the bicentennial at Chalmette Battlefield will be "Celebrating Unity" and will highlight the unity

• Among the American troops, who represented a range of regions, races, religions, languages, and social classes
• Among the British troops, who were also a highly diverse force
• Between the United States and Britain, one-time enemies that have developed an unprecedented alliance.

For additional information, view the Save the Date flyer or visit the Battle of New Orleans website.