"Chalmette Battlefield" Chalmette Tip by PinkFloydActuary

Here is a preserve of a battle from the war of 1812. As you pull up into the park, you'll notice a handful of cannons, a huge monument, and a nice little visitor enter. The tour of the park is a very short one, there's a 1.5 mile road that loops the site of the battlefield. There are a few placards to read so you can understand the movements of the battle around the area.

Running along the eastern side of the park is the Chalmette National Cemetery. Though the cemetery was established in 1864, there are several war of 1812 veterans buried here. The Chalmette Monument is a large stone shaft, dedicated to the victory in New Orleans, and completed in the early 1900s.

The visitor center is a must see - there is much about the War of 1812 and the history of the importance of New Orleans (which at one point was the third largest city in the country.) Be sure to leave time to read through the displays here.