Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

419 Rue Decatur
New Orleans, LA, 70130
504-589-2133

URL : http://www.nps.gov/jela

overview : Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve was established to preserve signifcant examples of the rich natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi Delta region. The park seeks to illustrate the influence of environment and history on the development of a unique regional culture. - The park consists of six physically separate sites and a park headquarters located in southeastern Louisiana. The sites in Lafayette, Thibodaux, and Eunice interpret the Acadian culture of the area.