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American troops march in formation

American troops march in formation

American troops at the Battle of New Orleans represented the diversity of the United States in 1815

US 7th Infantry on parade - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

US 7th Infantry on parade - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

US 7th Infantry soldiers in 1815 dress march at Battle of New Orleans anniversary 2008.

The Mascot Political Cartoon - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The Mascot Political Cartoon - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

Anti-Italian political cartoon from “The Mascot” newspaper published on September 7, 1888 in New Orleans.

Walking Delegate - National Parks Gallery

Walking Delegate - National Parks Gallery

Irish American woman labeled "Walking Delegate" displaying the "By-law of the Help Lady's Union" during a dinner party hosted by an elderly woman sitting at a table with her guests. Women domestics are seen rem... More

North Entrance to Chalmette National Cemetery

North Entrance to Chalmette National Cemetery

Photo taken of iron gates at north entrance to Chalmette National Cemery in the early 20th century.

Bandstand - National Parks Gallery

Bandstand - National Parks Gallery

Photo of bandstand taken in early 20th century.

Chalmette National Cemetery Audio Tour Introduction

Chalmette National Cemetery Audio Tour Introduction

Chalmette National Cemetery was established in 1864 and is the final resting place for troops from the War of 1812 to the Vietnam War.

Harper's Weekly - Irish Famine - Drawing. Public domain image.

Harper's Weekly - Irish Famine - Drawing. Public domain image.

Woman on shore of Ireland, holding up a sign for help to American ships: her foot rests on rock inscribed "we are starving." Family huddled behind her.

HFCA 1607_NPS Employees, Women_186.jpg

HFCA 1607_NPS Employees, Women_186.jpg

NPS employee, Rosemarie Loomis and Mary Henderson, in period clothing holding pamphlets in Chalmette at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.

Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Louisiana

Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery, Jean Lafitte National His...

Six miles southeast of New Orleans is the Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery, site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans and the final resting place for soldiers from the Civil War, Spanish-American War, W... More

Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Louisiana

Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery, Jean Lafitte National His...

Six miles southeast of New Orleans is the Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery, site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans and the final resting place for soldiers from the Civil War, Spanish-American War, W... More

Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Louisiana

Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery, Jean Lafitte National His...

Six miles southeast of New Orleans is the Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery, site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans and the final resting place for soldiers from the Civil War, Spanish-American War, W... More

Jean Lafitte, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Louisiana

Jean Lafitte, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Loui...

Title from panel. Includes text and col. ill. Text and col. ill. on verso. "* U.S. Government Printing Office: 1990-767-000." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Louisiana

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Louisiana

Title from panel. Gift; Chas. B. Peterson III. Includes text, list to important phone numbers, and 8 local route maps. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

Jean Lafitte, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Louisiana

Jean Lafitte, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Loui...

"*GPO 2002--491-282/40275." Panel title. Includes text, "The six sites of Jean Lafitte", col. ill., and area map. Text and col. ill. on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

Jean Lafitte, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Louisiana

Jean Lafitte, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Loui...

"*GPO 2005--310-394/00267 Reprint 2005." Title from panel. Includes text, "The six sites of Jean Lafitte", area map and col. ill. Text and col. ill. on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web ... More

Volunteer assists ranger at information desk

Volunteer assists ranger at information desk

Barataria Preserve volunteer helps answer visitor questions at visitor center information desk

Plauche's Battalion, National Parks gallery

Plauche's Battalion, National Parks gallery

Plauche's Battalion was made up of men from the New Orleans business community

Barataria Preserve Audio Tour Stop 1

Barataria Preserve Audio Tour Stop 1

Audio Tour Stop 1: Bayou Coquille at the beginning of the Bayou Coquille Trail

Barataria Preserve Audio Tour Stop 5

Barataria Preserve Audio Tour Stop 5

Audio Tour Stop 5: Baldcypress trees frame a view of the marsh from the Bayou Coquille Trail.

Early Residence at Chalmette National Cemetery

Early Residence at Chalmette National Cemetery

Residence at north entrance. Public domain photograph of a house, residential property, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

American General Andrew Jackson and his troops

American General Andrew Jackson and his troops

American General Andrew Jackson and his troops stand in formation Public domain photograph of military parade, army ceremony, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Volunteers assist with a summer camp program

Volunteers assist with a summer camp program

Acadian Cultural Center volunteers help with a kids summer camp program

Alligator on Log - National Parks Gallery

Alligator on Log - National Parks Gallery

Young alligator seen in Barataria Preserve. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Volunteers at cannon practice - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Volunteers at cannon practice - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

Volunteers dressed as Jean Lafitte's Baratarians prepare for cannon practice at Chalmette Battlefield

Barataria Preserve Audio Tour Stop 6

Barataria Preserve Audio Tour Stop 6

Audio Tour Stop 6: An alligator soaks up some sun along Bayou Coquille.

Volunteer shows kids how to make pralines

Volunteer shows kids how to make pralines

Volunteer shows summer camp kids how to make pralines Public domain photograph of restaurant chef, food, cooking, culinary, car, engine, locomotive, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

British troops at headquarters - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

British troops at headquarters - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

British troops discuss the invasion's progress on the porch at headquarters

Volunteers assist with trail maintenance

Volunteers assist with trail maintenance

Barataria Preserve volunteers assist with trail maintenance

Living History Volunteers - National Parks Gallery

Living History Volunteers - National Parks Gallery

Volunteers portraying British soldiers. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Baldcypress near marsh edge - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Baldcypress near marsh edge - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

Baldcypress trees growing along the edge of the marsh viewed from the Marsh Overlook Trail.

Volunteer pilots a boat on a bayou tour

Volunteer pilots a boat on a bayou tour

Volunteer pilots a boat full of visitors on a bayou tour at the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center

Volunteers demonstrate Cajun waltzes

Volunteers demonstrate Cajun waltzes

Volunteers demonstrate Cajun dancing at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Late spring afternoon on Kenta Canal

Late spring afternoon on Kenta Canal

Baldcypress trees along Kenta Canal on a breezy spring afternoon.

Wreath-laying ceremony Jan 8 2008

Wreath-laying ceremony Jan 8 2008

American and British troops in period uniforms lay a wreath at Chalmette Monument on 193rd anniversary of Battle of New Orleans.

7th US Infantry - National Parks Gallery

7th US Infantry - National Parks Gallery

Living history experts portray the 7th US Infantry at the Battle of New Orleans anniversary

Barataria Exhibit, National Parks gallery

Barataria Exhibit, National Parks gallery

Bartaria Preserve Exhibit. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Downed Tree on Vehicle and Building

Downed Tree on Vehicle and Building

Large tree toppled by hurricane winds onto vehicles and destroying roof of building.

Public domain images of wildlife: Barataria Exhibit

Public domain images of wildlife: Barataria Exhibit

New exhibit at Barataria Preserve. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

View from Marsh Overlook Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

View from Marsh Overlook Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

Baldcypress trees and Spanish moss frame a view toward the marsh from the Marsh Overlook Trail.

Barataria Preserve Audio Tour Stop 3

Barataria Preserve Audio Tour Stop 3

Audio Tour Stop 3: An enormous old baldcypress tree recalls the days before the preserve area was logged for lumber.

7th Infantry, National Parks gallery

7th Infantry, National Parks gallery

Living history volunteers. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Barataria Preserve Audio Tour Stop 7

Barataria Preserve Audio Tour Stop 7

Audio Tour Stop 7: This Barataria Preserve marsh is known as flotant: a densely grown mat of plants floating on the water.

Tennessee militia and camp followers

Tennessee militia and camp followers

JROTC cadets from Chalmette High School represent the Tennessee militia and their camp followers

Volunteer placing flags on graves

Volunteer placing flags on graves

Park Staff and volunteers placing flags on graves of soldiers in observance of Memorial Day.

National parks: Baratarians - public domain image

National parks: Baratarians - public domain image

Baratarians gather around their fire at the Battle of New Orleans anniversary 2008.

Color Guard during Memorial Day Ceremony

Color Guard during Memorial Day Ceremony

Honor Guard leading procession during Memorial Day Ceremony. Public domain photograph of a monument, memorial, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civilians in camp - National Parks Gallery

Civilians in camp - National Parks Gallery

Civilians followed their troops to cook, do laundry, and tend the wounded

Volunteers put out Memorial Day flags

Volunteers put out Memorial Day flags

Volunteers put out flags for Memorial Day at Chalmette National Cemetery

Bagpiper playing and walking through the cemetery

Bagpiper playing and walking through the cemetery

bagpiper playing during Memorial Day ceremony. Public domain photograph - cemetery, graves, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Musket Firing Demonstration - National Parks Gallery

Musket Firing Demonstration - National Parks Gallery

Image taken during the Battle of New Orleans Commemoration.

British troops and a camp follower in camp

British troops and a camp follower in camp

At the British camp, soldiers and a camp follower enjoy a rare moment of leisure

Baratarians and US Navy sailors prepare to fire

Baratarians and US Navy sailors prepare to fire

Jean Lafitte's Baratarian pirates and USS Carolina sailors work together to defeat a common enemy

Gen Andrew Jackson and troops - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Gen Andrew Jackson and troops - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

Gen Andrew Jackson and American troops march during the 2008 Battle of New Orleans anniversary.

Flag next to grave of soldier - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Flag next to grave of soldier - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

Flag placed on grave of soldier in observance of Memorial Day.

Alligator and giant blue iris - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Alligator and giant blue iris - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

An American alligator lies in the swamp waters near a giant blue iris in bloom.

Civilian Camp Cooking - National Parks Gallery

Civilian Camp Cooking - National Parks Gallery

Civilian Camp behind American lines at Battle of New Orleans Commemoration.

Great egret near Bayou Coquille Trail

Great egret near Bayou Coquille Trail

A great egret in breeding plumage stands in the swamp of the Barataria Preserve.

Public domain images of wildlife: Barataria Exhibit

Public domain images of wildlife: Barataria Exhibit

New exhbit at Barataria Preserve. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Campfire cooking lessons - National Parks Gallery

Campfire cooking lessons - National Parks Gallery

Women in period dress demonstrate campfire cooking during the Battle of New Orleans anniversary.

Rangers placing flags on graves

Rangers placing flags on graves

Rangers Kathryn Harrison and Matt Boswell placing flags on grave sites at the Chalmette National Cemetery.

Blue Irises- free images of flowers

Blue Irises- free images of flowers

Blue Irises in normally in the month of April.

Free men of color recruited from New Orleans

Free men of color recruited from New Orleans

JROTC cadets from McMain High School represent the free men of color battalions

Barataria Preserve Audio Stop 4

Barataria Preserve Audio Stop 4

Audio Tour Stop 4: Nonnative species like salvinia and water hyacinth grow in waterways throughout the Barataria Preserve.

British engineer at headquarters

British engineer at headquarters

Engineers were an important part of every army's staff

Barataria Preserve Audio Tour Stop 2

Barataria Preserve Audio Tour Stop 2

Audio Tour Stop 2: Resurrection ferns grow high up on a live oak tree branch.

Carriage House, National Parks gallery

Carriage House, National Parks gallery

Photo of carriage house taken in early 20th century.

British General Pakenham considers his next move

British General Pakenham considers his next move

British General Pakenham at his desk in British headquarters, just downriver from New Orleans

Barataria Exhibit, National Parks gallery

Barataria Exhibit, National Parks gallery

Barataria Exhibit Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

British headquarters and camp - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

British headquarters and camp - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

Tents surround the headquarters of the British army, located in a house just downriver from New Orleans

Barataria Exhibit, National Parks gallery

Barataria Exhibit, National Parks gallery

Exhibit at Visitor Center. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

USS Carolina sailors prepare to fire

USS Carolina sailors prepare to fire

USS Carolina sailors prepare to fire cannon at 2008 Battle of New Orleans anniversary.

Organizing the Flag Detail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Organizing the Flag Detail - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

Park ranger and Boy Scouts prepare to put out Memorial Day flags

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 26

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 26

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 26

ELCA at Park HQ 8 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

ELCA at Park HQ 8 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

ELCA at Park HQ 8 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 8 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 8 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 8 Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Memorial Day flag detail 2 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Memorial Day flag detail 2 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

A man and a Girl Scout put Memorial Day flags at headstones at Chalmette National Cemetery

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 4 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 4 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 4 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 21 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 21 - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 21 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 11 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 11 - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 11 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 4

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 4

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 4 Public domain photograph - cemetery, graves, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

ELCA at Park HQ 9 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

ELCA at Park HQ 9 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

ELCA at Park HQ 9 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 12 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 12 - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 12 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 2

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 2

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 07192012

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 2 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 2 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 2 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 3 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 3 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 3 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 13

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 13

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 13 Public domain photograph - cemetery, graves, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 3

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 3

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 3 Public domain photograph of funeral, burial, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

ELCA at Park HQ 1 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

ELCA at Park HQ 1 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

ELCA at Park HQ 1 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 27

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 27

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 27 Public domain photograph - cemetery, graves, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 7

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 7

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 7

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 19 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 19 - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 19 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 15

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 15

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 15

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 16

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 16

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 16

Memorial Day flags at national cemetery

Memorial Day flags at national cemetery

Long rows of headstones decorated with American flags for Memorial Day

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 12

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 12

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 12 Public domain photograph - cemetery, graves, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 25

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 25

ELCA at Chalmette National Cemetery 25

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 9 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 9 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 9 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 5 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 5 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

ELCA at Barataria Preserve 5 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Memorial Day flag detail 4 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Memorial Day flag detail 4 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

Boy Scout and St Bernard Parish firefighters put out Memorial Day flags at Chalmette National Cemetery

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