New Orleans - Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

The Barataria Preserve is one of six sites making up the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Example of the delta's environment, containing natural levee forests, bayous, swamps, and marshes are features. Archeological sites have been located that contain remnants of the ancient Troyville, Marksville and Tchefuncte cultures.

The Chalmette Battlefield preserves the site of the January 8, 1815, Battle of New Orleans which was a decisive American victory over the British at the end of the War of 1812.